Las Cruces, New Mexico
Age 85
Ramon Bernal, Jr., 85, of Las Cruces entered eternal rest Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was born Feb. 18, 1928 in Mesilla Park to Ramon Sr. and Rafaela Guerra Bernal. Ramon served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. While in the Navy, he was a member of the boxing team. Mr. Bernal retired from American Linen as a route salesman and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include his loving wife, Bertha Paez Bernal of the family home; three sons, Arturo Bernal (Darelene J.), Richard R. Bernal, all of Las Cruces, Patrick L. Bernal (Reneé) of Seattle, Wash.; two brothers, Reymundo Bernal (Carol), Ronnie Bernal (Jenny), all also of Las Cruces. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Eric, Marc, Michelle, Danielle and Madison Bernal; three great-grandchildren, Joshua, Mia and Jaylen. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Carolina; and two brothers, Arturo and Cipriano. At Mr. Bernal's request cremation will take place and a memorial service will be held Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1110 Burke Road, Las Cruces with Elder Ramon Ortega presiding. Inurnment of cremains will take place at a later date. Entrusted to Baca's Funeral Home of Las Cruces and Sunset Crematory. 527-2222. Your exclusive providers of "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." For online condolences, log on to www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com.
Read MoreUncle Mony,
I will miss you calling me "Odor Eaters"...a funny name you called me since I was a child. I love you Mony and forever you will live on in my heart and fond memories.
Diana Paez Potter
May 15, 2013
Mr. Bernal was such a wonderful man. He and Bertha were always so nice to my mother and I. My condolances to Rick, Dani and the rest of the family. Love Erica and Marcia
Erica Johnson
May 05, 2013 | Las Cruces, NM
My Condolences to the Family. During this time of sorrow, may you find peace and comfort in this sure promise found at John 6:40
With Deep Sympathy
April 29, 2013
I'm very sorry to hear of your husband, father. At times we feel a void in our hearts, then we pray to Jehovah and it helps ease the pain.
I have many fond memories of your gentle and loving family.
Patricia Hinojosa Storms
April 27, 2013 | MO
I'm so sorry to hear of your husband, father. I remember the loving and gentle character of your family. Losing a loved one is never easy, only Jehovah can ease the pain in our hearts.
Patricia Hinojosa Storms
April 27, 2013 | MO
Bernal Family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.. You all are in our thoughts and prayers ... May God place his hand on your hearts to help ease your pain..
David, Debi, Lil Debbie, Derek, Jacob Gonzales
April 27, 2013 | Las Cruces, NM
My condolences to the Bernal family. You all will mean so much to me...I am so sad for the loss of your great and awsome father. May Jehovah bless you all...
With love always Rosemary Muriel Dominguez
April 25, 2013
I hadn't run into Moni for many years, but I grew up with him and Cipi and Tuti(who was in my class) in Mesilla Park and I always remember Moni as a class guy who had a real presence in this world of the type you could count on, a gentleman and a man of his word. Condolences from all the Boykins.
Ed Boykin
April 24, 2013 | Las Cruces
My deepest sympathy to the Bernal Family
Love Linda & Linda
April 24, 2013