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Catherine Bernal
1959 - August 4th, 2022
1959 - August 4th, 2022
Catherine Bernal, 63, of Vadito passed away August 04, 2022. She worked as lead dental assistant and head receptionist at El Centro Family Health Dental Clinic in Penasco for 20 plus years. She was an incredible wife, mother, sister, grandmother co-worker, and friend with a motherly instinct to everyone. She was kind, caring, gentle and giving to everyone around her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eduardo and Orcelia Martinez and brother, Edward Michael Martinez. She is survived by her husband, Larry Bernal, children, Carlos Bernal (Mandy) and Amanda Bernal, grandchildren, Tye, Brooke, Luke, Desiray, Carlos Jr., Isaac, Skarlette and Tessla, one furr grandbaby, Chloe, great grandchildren, Gemma and Elijah, siblings, Tina Lujan, Pauline Abeyta and Eleanor Pacheco (Manuel), Godchildren, Fatima Abeyta and Manuel Pacheco Jr., precious nieces and nephews who she thought of as her own. and many other relatives and friends.
Out of respect for her wishes no services will be held. The family asks that the love, care, and humbleness that she shared with others be passed forward. Arrangements by Rivera Family Funeral Home. To share a memory, please visit our website at www.riverafuneralhome.com
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Jodi Chachas
So sorry and saddened to hear of Cathy’s passing - there was no sweeter person than she! My condolences to you and your family Larry - may her memories always be of comfort ❤️
Crystal Vigil
As the wave of emotions and admitting your gone overwhelmes me, I am so greatful to have been blessed with the years we had. Thank you for the long talks, advice hugs and laughs Thank you for being a role model and a mentor. You will be missed and remembered. ALWAYS. My continued prayers and love go out to Catherine's family
Leo & Becky Marquez
Cathy you were such a kind hearted person you will be missed by all who knew you fly with the Angels condolences to Larry Carlos Amanda and all the family
Jane Coulthard Lynn
We all loved you Kathy. Angie and Jane from Sacred Heart and WPHS. Jodi and Janice from WPHS. We are sending you our love and condolences, Larry.
Rose Vigil
She was always so friendly and professional with all of us patient. She is the one person I missed when I choice another dentist office. Blessing to her family during this time of loss.
Annabell Griego
My greatest condolescence to the family of Catherine Bernal, which I knew very well through the Dentistry in Penasco. She was a wonderful person with my son Ray. He wanted her to retire (joke) May you rest in Peace Catherine!!!
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