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Joseph Bernal Obituary
Resident of Sonoma
88, passed away peacefully in Petaluma on November 12, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was born on December 12, 1921 in Mexico and immigrated to California as a young boy. He was raised in South San Francisco with his parents, Emilio and Lucia Bernal, and sisters, Socorro Ruiz (Jim) and Elisa. Joe was in the Army Air Corps and served as a corporal in Europe during WWII from 1942-1945 where he became a U.S. citizen. He was in the United States Air Force Reserve and served in Korea 1951-1952.
He married Esther Navarro (deceased) in 1946 raising 4 children, Robert, Ann Johnson, Elizabeth Bennett, and Tom (deceased) on Lilac Lane in SSF while working for Western Electric/PT&T for more than 35 years. Joe then married Berta Moitoza Bernal in 1982 and moved to Sonoma. Joe was an active member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, VFW, American Legion, SIRS, the Telephone Pioneers, and All Souls Church YMI in SSF.
Joe is survived by his wife, Berta, children Robert (Charlene), Ann, Elizabeth Bennett (Steve), Tony Moitoza (Lori) and John McLevin; grandchildren, Christine, Alicia and Brian Bernal, Ron Johnson, Jr., Andrew & Rachel Bennett, Justin, Brendon, and Courtney Bernal, Erin Long (Scott) and Jordan Moitoza, Robert and Alicia McLevin; great grandchildren Nikolas and Nathan Bernal, Aiden Venegas, and Gunner Long; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Friends are invited to attend a memorial mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 20th, 2010 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, 660 West Agua Caliente Road, Sonoma, CA 95476. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to the Alzheimer's Association National Office, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601; or to the Hospice of Petaluma, 416 Payran Street Petaluma, California 94952; or to the charity of the donor's choice. Inquiries can be made to DUGGAN'S MISSION CHAPEL, 525 West Napa Street, Sonoma, CA 95476 at (707) 996-3655 or www.duggans missionchapel.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Newton
November 27, 2010
To the Bernal family, sorry for your loss, may GOD give you his LOVE, PEACE, and STRENGTH in this time of sorrow. I want to thank him for serving his country to keep us all SAFE and FREE. He is with GOD now, and he is walking on streets of gold with JESUS. He is free any and all pain for eternity. He is RESTING IN PEACE with GOD and all the ANGEL'S he has up there.
Denis O'Sullivan
November 18, 2010
Bob,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Mike Howell
November 18, 2010
Bob,
I know words don't mean much at a time like this, but I do have to say something...
I have a very special place in my heart for veterans - your father was my hero too.
Please take comfort in the fact that your father is at peace and that his new family in heaven has embraced him. He can now look down and fully enjoy the fruits of his earthly endeavors.
John 3/16:
For God so loved the world, as to give his only begotten Son; that whosoever believeth in him, may not perish, but may have life everlasting.
My deepest sympathies,
Mike
November 18, 2010
Bob,
Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terrance
Beverly Saylor
November 17, 2010
Was pleased to have known him
November 16, 2010
Bob, I remember your Dad well from our days growing up in So. City and going to All Souls..Lillac Lane was a special street in our little city. My best wishes to you. God bless you and your family..Fred Cesano
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