Joe Bernal was born February 19, 1951 in Bryan, Texas and passed away on May 18, 2016. He resided in Rio Vista, Texas since 2012. Memorial service: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Mayfield Kiser Funeral Home, Aaron Ogburn officiating. Joe enjoyed making knives; he was a self-taught craftsman, making hand knives and beautiful leather work for his sheaths. It was a hobby he enjoyed along with fishing and gardening. His since of humor was uniquely his own and he was lovingly referred to a “Just Joe”. He will be dearly missed by everyone who knew him. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Joe A. Bernal Sr. and Carmen Franco Bernal. Survivors: He is survived by his three daughters Kelly Toubekis and husband George of Irving, Shelly Moss and husband Greg of Keller and Sylvia Stone, Irving, Texas, 7 Brothers and Sisters, Ramon Bernal of Houston, Lydia Bernal of Birmingham, Beatriz Helker of Iredell, Sylvia Bernal of Round Rock, Becky Butler of Iredell, Fernando Bernal of Carrollton and Danny Bernal of The Colony and 7 grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. The Family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for all of the kind expressions of love and support.
5 Responses
Joe, we will miss your genuine humor, your place with your earthly family and the love you always expressed to everyone. A gentle heart with a big spirit. Gosh I just spoke to you last week and briefly on the day you left us. Although it is painful for us now, We can accept your freedom from all your pain. Rest in peace dearest big brother.
Sylvia
Joe, we will miss your genuine humor, your place with your earthly family and the love you always expressed to everyone. A gentle heart with a big spirit. Gosh I just spoke to you last week and briefly on the day you left us. Although it is painful for us now, We can accept your freedom from all your pain. Rest in peace dearest big brother.
Sylvia
Joe, we know where you are. No doubt you are free from your constant pain. We will miss you at your place of our family’s chain here on this earth.
We will miss your laugh your face your love and kindness to everyone.
RIP big brother, forever in our hearts.
Sylvia & family
Joe, we know where you are. No doubt you are free from your constant pain. We will miss you at your place of our family’s chain here on this earth.
We will miss your laugh your face your love and kindness to everyone.
RIP big brother, forever in our hearts.
Sylvia & family
Dear Joe, you were my first love. No man has ever filled my heart with the love that I had for you. I’ve looked for you over the years, no luck. Til now. Rest in peace. I’ll continue missing you.