Ernesto Lechuga, 21, of Thornton, Colorado passed April 23, 2014. Born in Grand Island, Nebraska on September 1, 1992. Ernesto graduated Thornton High School in 2010 and Lincoln Technical School in 2012. Ernesto spent time working with his father at his trucking business, but more recently worked for Tomahawk Piping. Ernesto will be missed by his loving parents, Martin & Irma Lechuga; sister, Yesenia; and brother Daniel. Visitation will be Monday, April 28, 2014, 4-7 PM, with Recitation of the Rosary at 7 PM, both at Horan & McConaty Family Chapel, 9998 Grant Street, in Thornton, Colorado. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 29, 2014, 11 AM, Holy Cross Catholic Church, 9371 Wigham Street, Thornton, Colorado 80229. Interment immediately follows at Olinger Highland Cemetery. Please share your memories of Ernesto and condolences with his family by signing the guestbook below.