Maria "Malena" Zarate Bernal

Maria "Malena" Zarate Bernal obituary, Coachella, CA

Maria "Malena" Zarate Bernal

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Maria Zarate Bernal Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by FitzHenry-Wiefels Indio Mortuary on Aug. 19, 2025.

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Maria Elena Zarate Bernal, 65, of Indio, CA. Passed away on August 7th, 2025 in La Jolla, CA. She was born October 6th, 1959, to Rafael Zarate and Guadalupe Bernal in Mexicali, Mexico.

Maria was a caregiver and homemaker for her parents, Armtec. She was a member of the Coachella Valley Missionary Program and the Mecca Senior Citizen group.

She is survived by her sisters Sylvia Zarate Balmes of San Diego, Alma Zarate Godinez of Indio, CA, Ana Zarate Gomez of Indio, Rafael Zarate of Coachella, CA.

She was preceded in death by her father Rafael Zarate, her mother Guadalupe Bernal, and sister Veronica Zarate.

Maria will be remembered for her kindness and compassion. For the love that she gave to everyone that crossed her path and for her generosity and thoughtfulness as she always put others before herself.

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Upcoming Events

Sep

10

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Coachella Valley Christian Church

50100 Jackson St, Indio, CA 92201

Send Flowers

Sep

10

Rosary

6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Coachella Valley Christian Church

50100 Jackson St, Indio, CA 92201

Send Flowers

Sep

11

Funeral Mass

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

45299 Deglet Noor St , Indio, CA 92201

Send Flowers

Sep

11

Graveside service

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Coachella Valley Cemetery

82-925 Avenue 52, Coachella, CA 92236

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.