Ernesto Cipriano Vento, 72, of Mercedes, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, April 10,2024, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco. Born on March 16, 1952, in Mercedes, Texas to Benito Sr. and Juanita Vento, Ernesto will be remembered for his passion for collecting coins and gardening.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Benito Vento Jr., his sister Viola Aguilar and his grandson Geoffrey M. Wilson. Ernesto is survived by his loving wife, Maria Estella Vento; his children Rebecca Wilson (Jonathan), Raquel Ivie (Robert), and Ricardo Vento (Jennifer); and his grandchildren Alyssa Wilson, Jordan Wilson, Jeremy Wilson, Christopher Ivie, Brenden Ivie, Jayden Vento, and Brielle Vento. He is also survived by his siblings Balde Vento, Delia Cuellar, and Berta Salinas.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Los Fresnos Funeral Home located at 1005 S. Arroyo Blvd., Los Fresnos, Texas. For inquiries or assistance, please contact (956)254-2099.