Berta was born August 22,1941 in Eagle Pass, Texas to Lucio and Cleotilde Sanchez.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Manuel P. Hernandez; parents, Lucio and Cleotilde Sanchez; brother, Henry Sanchez; and grandson, Johnnie Edward Andress.
Berta is survived by her sons, Hector (Diana) Hernandez, Freddy (Adriana) Hernandez and Jose Hernandez; daughters, Lucia (Edward) Garcia, Angelena (Mark)Villagran, Heather (Marcelino) Sandoval, and Amanda (Travis) Garcia; 15 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great great great granddaughter