ROSAURA "MARKY" MARQUEZ BERNAL, 61, of Las Cruces entered eternal life Wednesday, December 26, 2007. Marky was born November 3, 1946 in La Mesa to Rudolfo and Luz Marquez Bernal, and grew up on their farm in Deming. She moved to Las Cruces to attend beauty college and was a popular local cosmetologist for 30 years. While raising two children and working, Marky completed her Bachelor's Degree at New Mexico State University with a Major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Foreign Languages (Spanish and Portuguese). This accomplishment was a huge source of pride for her and those who loved her. Upon completion of her degree, she was employed as a Classification Case Manager, first at the Springer Correctional Facility for Juveniles in Springer, New Mexico and later at the Wackenhut Correctional Men's Facility in Brownsville, Texas.
When her health began to fail, she sought medical understanding and solutions. She returned to Las Cruces and spent the remaining years of her life enjoying her children, grandchildren, and friends.
Marky will be remembered for her deep infectious laugh, her passion and compassion, a robust love of life, and her healing hands. Her amazing wit, wisdom, humor and philosophy were often embodied in a myriad of dichos. "Dime con quien andas y te dire quien eres." (Tell me who you surround yourself with and I'll tell you who you are.)
The numerous friendships that Marky shared had a striking impact on people of all ages and from all walks of life. She has left her "mark" which no one can forget.
Marky is survived by her daughter, Angelica Cervantes and grandchildren, Andrew Malachi and Josiah Ray; her son, Anthony Michael Aranda all of Las Cruces; her brothers and sisters, Rudolfo Bernal, Matilda Molina, Beatrice Lawson and her husband Steve, Robert Martin Bernal and wife Debra, Daniel Bernal and wife Diana, Ricardo Bernal, and Leonel Bernal. Other survivors include three nieces, Alicia, Stephanie, and Cyra, as well as numerous cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved father and mother.
Visitation for Marky will begin at 6 PM Wednesday, January 2, 2008 in Baca's Chapel of Prayer, 300 E. Boutz Road, where the Prayer Vigil is scheduled for 7 PM. Family and friends will join together to celebrate the Funeral Liturgy at 10 AM Thursday, January 3, 2008 in San Albino Catholic Church in Mesilla, with the Reverend Narciso Rivera, Celebrant. At her request cremation will follow.
Serving as casket bearers will be Richard Ferrales, Anthony Lujan, Leo Perez, Daniel Bernal, Basilio Rivera and Henry Aranda. Andrew Malachi and Josiah Ray will be honorary casket bearers.
The Bernal Family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels to direct funeral services. 527-2222.
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