Dorothy Bernal Obituary

BERNAL - Dorothy (nee Kostek) September 19, 2008 of Sloan, NY; beloved wife of the late Leonard Bernal; dearest mother of Michael (Maria), Edward (Jean), Sandra (Mark) Clark and Joseph (Karen) Bernal; loving grandmother of Melissa, Leah, Eric, Valerie, Christina, Laura, James, Diana, Emily, Mary, Olivia, Kaitlyn and Mikayla; sister of Steve, John, Irene Kelley, Ed, Joe, Bill, Mary Moore and the late Margaret and Frank. Funeral services commencing at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo City Line, Monday at 9:30 AM and in St. Andrews R.C. Church at 10 AM. Interment in St. Adalberts Cemetery, Lancaster. Family present to receive friends Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Roswell Park. Dorothy was a member of the Parish Rosary Society. (Sunday 1:45 PM).

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Published by Buffalo News from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Bernal

6 Entries

Maria Bernal

September 24, 2008

Our family would like to thank everyone for their warm wishes during this difficult time. It was such a comfort to know how many lives mom touched and how fondly she will be remembered.

Sally and Tom Zak

September 23, 2008

Sandy, Mark and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. May you always cheerish the warm memories and laughter as the days of sadness pass your memories will grow stronger.. It does get easier as time goes on but these days of sadness hold on to one another and may God bring you peace.

Eric and Susan Oehlrich

September 22, 2008

Dear Mike, Maria and family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

chelsea moore

September 20, 2008

we'll all always miss you aunt dorothy. ):
you did put a smile on all our faces everytime you walked into a room.
you just lit everything up and always made people laugh.

you'll never be forgotten or lost in our hearts.
we all love you!

Chelsea Moore

September 20, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, ""I welcome you.""

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......""My day was not in vain.""
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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Kati Hennig

September 20, 2008

We are all so sad to loose Dot... she was a part of our lives and our kids' lives for many great years. Lots of memories will stay with us for a long time. Our love to all the family... with deepest sympathy and love,
Jay, Kati, Kristy and Jillian Hennig

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