Ernest "Ernie" Yanta, 90, of Port Neches passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in Port Arthur. Ernie was born in Runge, Texas on March 27, 1926 to John Andrew Yanta and Mary Pollock Yanta. He was a resident of Port Neches for 40 years and a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches. Ernie was a retired Car Salesman from Philpott Ford and a WW ll Veteran of the U.S. Army. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Port Neches with Bishop John Yanta and Reverend Shane Baxter officiating under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches. Ernie is survived by his wife of 53 years Mildred Yanta of Port Neches, daughter Julia Yanta of Houston, TX, three sons Conrad Yanta and wife Terri of Port Neches, Greg Yanta of Richardson, TX, and Tim Yanta of Portland, TX., sister Val Ebeier of San Antonio, TX, three brothers Bishop John Yanta of San Antonio, TX, Joe Yanta and Wilfred Yanta. and four grandchildren Miriam Weathersby, Alexandra Yanta, Ashton Yanta and Addison Yanta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your charity of choice.