Ernesto Solon

January 26, 1926 - May 14, 2020

ERNESTO SOLON 1926 – 2020 Ernesto Solon, age 94 of Plattsmouth, NE peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020 at Hillcrest Health and Rehab in Bellevue, NE. He was born on January 26, 1926 to Encarnacion and Josefa (Gomez) Silva in Allison, NM. He was raised and schooled in Allison. After graduating from high school Ernesto moved to San Francisco, CA. He enlisted in the U.S. Merchant Marines and later he transferred to the U.S. Army, proudly serving his country of five years during the Korean Conflict. After serving, Ernesto returned to San Francisco where he worked as a commercial artist. Ernesto is survived by his two daughters: Fredrica Calvert and husband Larry of Dayton, NV; Brooks Utterback and husband Ed of Plattsmouth, NE; his son: Silva Domingo Solon of San Francisco, CA; two granddaughters: Amanda Spencer and husband Andrew of McKinney, TX; Georgia Ryba and husband Jon of Bellevue, NE; one great granddaughter: Joy Ryba; his brother: Louis Silva and wife Lilly of Albuquerque, NM; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Encarnacion and Josefa Silva, his wife Betty Solon, two brothers: Simon and Johnny, and his two sisters: Augustina and Christy. A Private Family Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Memorials to the Salvation Army or a local food pantry. Services Entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 [email protected]