Ermie C. Bandolin
December 2, 1943 - October 8, 2026

Ernie C. Bandolin was born on December 2, I943 in Bontoc Mountain Province. Philippines. Ernie attended college for Electrica! Engineering in the Philippines. and while at collage, his father passed away. 

Ernie is the third eldest of 11 children born to Zacharias Sr. and Ernequetta. After Zacharias's death. Ernie's uncle from Seattle, Washington assumed responsibility for Ernie and his siblings allowing them to continue their educations. After graduation Earnie worked at different Electric companies in the Philippians.

He applied for his Visa as a professional in the United Stated and was accepted with his Port of Entry as Anchorage, Alaska in December 1974, where he was asked to submit his Resume.

Ernie then went to join his uncle in Seattle but was only there for 1 day and 1 night when he received a job offer in California.  He was working in California for less than one year.  He then moved back to Seattle to live with his uncle and where he worked odd jobs since there, he was overqualified.

In 1977, Alyeska Pipeline called to offer Ernie and job and his uncle answered the call while Ernie was on a job.  He gave them Ernie's phone number and asked him, "Yes, but I do not have money to pay for my Airline ticket and hotel accommodations.  

Ernie was moved to Valdez, Alaska after a few months of training with the company.  Ernie Worked here in Valdez at Alyeska Pipeline for 30 years.  He retired in 2002.

Ernie was a very active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and contributed so much of his time and service to the church and the people here.

The Lord Jesus called Ernie home and welcomed him into His Kingdom on October 8, 2026.  

His viewing was Wednesday, October 14 at 1:00 pm followed by an overnight vigil. The Funeral Mass was Thursday, October 15, at 12:10 pm.  St Francis Xavier Catholic, Valdez, 99686