Ernie Fairchild

Ernie Merle Fairchild January 11, 1918 - December 7, 2015 Ernie Merle Fairchild, affectionately known by everyone as "Grandma Ernie", peacefully passed away December 7, 2015 at the age of 97. Ernie was born January 11, 1918 in Kentucky to Edward and Mary Jane Cox. On February 15, 1937 she married her sweetheart, James Fairchild. Together they had four children; Larry, Robert, Beverly Sue and Sandy. In her later years she was adopted by two special friends Ramon Franco and Maria Perez, who lovingly watched over her after her husband of 51 years passed away in 1988. She loved them both like her own children. Grandma Ernie loved people. She would light up with that beautiful smile anytime anyone came to visit. She had a way of making everyone feel loved. Grandma loved gardening and flowers. She had quite a green thumb. We always had a garden and a yard full of beautiful flowers. Ernie also had a way with animals. She really loved her pets and they loved her. In her later years, her very best buddy was a little cocker spaniel named Roxie. They faithfully watched over each other. When grandma was around 90, she was employed by SunPumps as their official paper wadding expert. We shipped many a package securely wrapped with her packing material. The family will always be grateful to Ramon, Maria and her grandson David Fairchild for all the love and support they were to Grandma in her later years. We are also grateful for all the kind people at the Care Center and their many acts of kindness. Grandma Ernie will be remembered for her beautiful smile, for her kindness, and the deep gratitude she always expressed when anyone helped her. She is survived by her two daughters; Beverly Sue Conner, Sandy Allen and her 8 grandchildren; Elaine Thomas, Misty Tolson, Chris, Jeff and David Fairchild, Gina Couillard, Michael Conner, Stacy Karkula and her 20 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James, her two sons Larry & Bob, two grandchildren Larry & James Allen, and her great-grandson John John Fairchild. Grandma Ernie was special to us all and will be greatly missed. The family of Ernie will hold services on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Sunset Memorial Park in Albuquerque, New Mexico.