Birth date: Feb 19, 1939 Death date: Jun 21, 2020
Ernest Duterte Libarios Sr., 81, of Aiea, Hawaii passed away on June 21, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born in Paauilo, Hawaii on February 19, 1939 to Herman Hildo Libarios and Efifania Duterte Libarios. Ernest served in Read Obituary
I met Shirley & Ernie when I participated in the Outward Bound Program one summer in 1974. Shirley Libarios was my teacher at Aiea High and later Ernie was my counselor at LCC.
They're impact changed the trajectory of my life. I will forever be grateful.
Jade
Like many, my first memory of Mr. Libarios was twenty something years ago at Leeward Community College during the late 90’s. I wasn’t lucky enough to have him as my counselor back then, but just by observing his rapport with students, his ready smile, and warm greeting whether he knew you or not...you knew this man genuinely cared for all.
Fast forward about a decade later, Deacon Ernie came into our lives through our parish, Resurrection of the Lord in Waipio. Besides missing a full head of hair, you could not forget his smile, laugh, and warm personality. He had this way of making you feel like you were family, important, and most of all loved.
We were blessed to have Deacon Ernie as part of several significant events in our lives. He helped preside over our marriage, baptized our two younger children, officiated at my father in law’s funeral mass, and celebrated the Rite of Committal for my mother’s interment. I can honestly say that Deacon Ernie was instrumental in strengthening my Faith and brought me back to worship.
We can’t forget to mention the other moments when my husband Mark and I would see him eating breakfast after mass at Zippy’s or see him out and about running errands. He was just someone you were so happy to see wherever and whenever and wanted to stop and talk story with. Always with a joke and always ending with, “Eh, pray for me!”.
Thank You for being a part of our lives Deacon Ernie. It is heartwarming to hear of so many others that share their stories of how you touched and even changed their lives. Your light and love will shine in us always. Condolences to the Libarios Family and be comforted knowing Deacon is with the rest of the Angels now and with his loved ones.
Much Love,
Mark and Charmaine Mayo
Just heard that my Counselor-Advisor died 21 June 2020; such a blessing, caring, inspiring and motivating man of God our beloved ERNIE LIBARIOS SR was, and STILL IS as we carry always his encouraging words to "never stop succeeding!" Yep, I declined Valedictorian Speech due to him as I took 29 SH to graduate straight A"s working fulltime then 2 MASTERS, then Federal Counselor.
THANKS ERNIE! Aloha Mai, Gwen Moana Tilton
Dear Libarios Ohana,
I went to Aiea High School. My teacher was Mrs. Shirley Libarios. I know Ernie Libarios because when I graduated from Aiea High School in 1974, I went on to Leeward Community College (LCC) where I have met Ernie Libarios. He taught a "psychology class" back then, and I remember sitting around in a circle with students. We talked about things from the past and how we have arrived where we were at LCC. It was very emotional, however, whenever people talk about what they went through, they can sort things out in their mind to find out where they want to be. It was great to meet Mr. Ernie Libarios and I will truly miss and not only miss, but will remember what I've learned in my life, by reflecting back, forgive others, love others, and move forward in life.
I thank God that Ernest Libarios is now with His Maker, God the Father, in the Name of Jesus.
Aloha,
Mavis (Moleta) Taniguchi
Back in my old college days at LCC, the word around campus was, go see "Ernie" if you had a problem. Ernie was the most knowledge, cheerful, supportive, and 'BEST' counselor we could have LCC! His presence in this world will be greatly missed! Condolences and prayers to his family! God Blessed! Always, your x- student, Leila Thelen
