Ernest Matthew Budenieks

Ernest Matthew Budenieks, 56, of Dearborn, MI, passed away Wednesday February 6, 2013 at the Veterans Medical Center in Ann Arbor. Ernie was born June 1, 1956 in Chicago, IL the son of Ivars and Karin (Hansen) Budenieks. He was a Veteran, having served in the US Army. Surviving are his parents; 2 sisters, Margaret (William) Koepke of Dearborn, Susan (Dennis) Perry of White Lake; 4 nephews, Christopher (Dawn), Matthew, Ian, and Ryan; 2 nieces, Loren and Caitlin; and great-nephew, Xander. Friends will be received, Thursday, February 14, 2013, from 12 Noon to 8PM at the REDMOND FUNERAL HOME, 4100 S. WESTNEDGE AVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49008, (269) 343-6156, where funeral services will be held, Friday, February 15 at 11AM. Interment with full military honors will be at Fort Custer National Cemetery, Augusta. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Community Living Cetner at the Veterans' Administration in Ann Arbor, MI.