Memorial Services for Ernest Plata, Jr., of Kendleton, TX, have been scheduled with Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, Rosenberg, TX. A Rosary will be 10:30 AM Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1416 George Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471. The Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00 AM.

Ernest Plata, Jr. was born on May 22, 1959, in East Bernard, TX, to Ernest Plata, Sr. and Mary Etta Helvey Plata. He passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025, at the age of 65, surrounded by his family. Ernest was an Army Veteran. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Garcia Plata; children, Mercedes, Hilario, Frances, Veronica, and Jesse; sons-in-law, Gabriel and Josh; grandchildren, Gabriel Jr., Miranda, Lilian, Madison, Alexa, Aiden, Alyia, Brianna, Giselle, and Hailee; great grandchildren, Autumn, Aria, Liam, and Lilah; sisters, Patricia and Michele; brother, Alex; as well as many more loved friends and family.

Memorial Donations may be given in his memory to Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 1416 George Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.

Condolence messages may be written for the Plata family at www.garmanycarden.com

Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.