Ernest Trigo

SANTA FE - Mr. Ernest Trigo passed from this life Sunday, March 29, 2026, in Santa Fe.

Born April 23, 1954, in Alvin, Texas, Mr. Trigo had been a resident of Santa Fe for most of his life. He had worked as a vessel fabricator/welder for Freeport Fabrication for 20 years, as well as for Graver Tank for 20 years. Ernest loved being outdoors hunting and was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederico and Guadalupe (Perez) Trigo; wife, Julia (Galiviz) Trigo; brothers, Frederico Trigo, Jr., Manuel Trigo, David Trigo, Lupe Trigo; and sister, Star Trigo-Leal.

Survivors include his sons, Bill Rodriguez, Ernest Trigo, Jr. and wife, Laura, Daniel Trigo and wife, Jennifer; daughter, Christina Trigo; brothers, Ray Trigo, Carlos Trigo and wife, Margie, Santana Trigo, Johnny Trigo; sisters, Henrietta “Keta” Servin, Elvie Trigo-Watson, Eva Velasquez; grandchildren, Katrina Caruthers, Kyle Trigo, Rachel Rodriguez, Brandon Trigo, Anthony Trigo, Beau Trigo, Mason Rodriguez, Miranda Trigo, Alyssa Trigo, Emily Trigo; several great grandchildren.

Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m., with funeral services beginning at 11:00 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, in the chapel of Hayes Funeral Home, 10412 Highway 6, Hitchcock, TX (409) 925-3501, with Pastor Tim Gregory officiating. Interment will follow at Hayes Grace Memorial Park Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Dillon Dreyer, Blake Duhon, Anthony Trigo, Beau Trigo, Brandon Trigo, and Kyle Trigo.

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