Aztec
Ernest Wayne Payne
April 1, 1929 - Aug. 26, 2014
Ernest Wayne Payne, 85, of Aztec, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, at the VA Hospital, in Albuquerque. He was born April 1, 1929, in Industry, Ill., to Leo and Mary (Winebeck) Payne. He married Elva Fitch, June 10, 1951, in Astoria, Ill.
Ernest was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Elva; son David Payne; brother Clarence Payne; and great-grandson Ryan King. He is survived by his sister Ethel Tharp of Illinois; daughter Dora of Aztec; son Daniel of California; and his grandchildren, Zacharie King of Idaho, Katrina (Raul) Granillo of Los Alamos, Jessica (Troy) Schenck of Farmington, Christopher, Schuyler, Brian, Tyler, Samuel, Laticia, Garrett, Tiffany, Emily, Karrie King, Christopher Browder all of Aztec, Daveen Parrish of Waynesboro, Tenn., Dusty Rich of Tennessee, Donovan Payne of Texas, Lyndel, Jesse, Austin Payne of California. Ernest is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; cousins; and many friends.
A service will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, and Raul Granillo will officiate.
Ernest's care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Aztec, 405 S. Main Ave., 505-334-9332. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at www.serenityandcompany.com http://www.serenityandcompany.com.
Service Details
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 10:00am, Alternative Choice