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Ernest "Ernie" Loya, Jr., 89, of Laguna Niguel, CA, passed away on October 30, 2023 after a long battle with leukemia and dementia.

Ernie was born on October 1st, 1934 to Vera Candelaria and Ernest Loya in Salinas, CA. Being raised during the Great Depression to migrant farm workers, Ernie moved practically every year of his young life. Moving from Salinas to San Francisco before making his way to Los Angeles, CA and living in …

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Dear Loya Family,

We are so sorry for your loss and wish we were able to be there today.  Please know our thoughts, and …

Dear Loya Family,

We are so sorry for your loss and wish we were able to be there today.  Please kno…

Dear Loya Family,

We are so sorry for your loss and wish we were …

I’m so grateful for the time my husband and I were able to spend with Ernie and Lupe in Cancun!   Together they added s…
I’m so grateful for the time my husband and I were able to spend with Ernie and Lupe in Cancun!   T…
I’m so grateful for the time my husband and I were able to spend…
My condolences to Ernie's family. I first met Ernie at Huntington Park High school where we ran track and cross country…
My condolences to Ernie's family. I first met Ernie at Huntington Park High school where we ran tra…
My condolences to Ernie's family. I first met Ernie at Huntingto…
Lupe and family, spent many happy times with you both.  We will miss you Ernie. 
Lupe and family, spent many happy times with you both.  We will miss you Ernie. 
Lupe and family, spent many happy times with you both.  We will …

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Born

October 1st, 1934
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Passed away

October 30th, 2023
Laguna Niguel, CA

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Cause of death

Leukemia

Method of disposition

Cremation

Neptune Society of Orange County
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Neptune Society of Orange County

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