
She was born October 21, 1932 in Nogales, AZ to Oscar Bernal and Herminia Metzler Bernal. She was born and raised in Nogales. She had a long successful career in sales at Capin Mercantile for 44 years. She raised three children of her own, and deeply loved her husband’s children, Francisco, Rosario, Martin, and all their children. Her legacy also includes giving piano and guitar lessons, teaching catechism and singing for the church.
The passion she had for music, dance, and theater is an inspiration to us all. We love her forever. She is survived by two sons, Juan Osorio and wife Claudia of Chandler, AZ; Socrates Osorio and wife Vanessa of Nogales, AZ; one daughter, Martha Frantom and husband Robbie of Hurley; six grandchildren; one brother, Oscar Bernal of Nogales, AZ; two sisters, Dolores Renteria and husband Jesus of Nogales; Luz Bernal of Nogales; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Miguel Bernal; one sister, Armida Abreu; two sisters in-law, Emma and Maria Elena Bernal.
Visitation will be Monday, February 10th from 1:30-2pm at Sacred Heart Parish in Nogales, AZ., with the holy rosary to begin at 2pm. The funeral liturgy will begin at 2:30pm in Spanish at Sacred Heart Parish with Father Marcos officiating.
Concluding service and interment will follow at City of Nogales cemetery. Pallbearers will be Juan Osorio, Juan Maximo Osorio, Socrates Osorio, Socrates Osorio Jr., Robbie Frantom, and Francisco Osorio.
Arrangements are with Terrazas Funeral Chapels “Trusted care for the ones you love” ~ 575-537-0777. To send condolences, visit www.terrazasfuneralchapel.com.