Bernabe Arreguin

Bernie was a 1964 graduate of Martin High School. He served in the United States Air Force. He received his degree from Sam Houston State University and later retired from the Travis County Adult Probation Office.

Bernie will be remembered as a kind and gentle person. Many people thought of him as a mentor and most importantly, as a friend. Bernie always had a great big smile on his face. He always had a story to tell and was very knowledgeable in all areas. Bernie was an active member of the South Austin Lions Little League Club for many years. He served on the Board of the Travis County Credit Union, a member of the Knights of Columbus at St. Anthony de Marie Claret Catholic Church in Kyle, Texas.

Bernie was preceded in death by his mother, Natalia Arreguin and brother, David Ruiz.

He is survived by his loving wife, Teresa; son, Larry Gonzales and wife, Delisa; daughter, Yvette Escobar and husband, Roddie; sister, Magdalena Bazan and husband, Joe; brother, Enrique Arreguin; sisters-in-law, Rose Lopez, Vera Cervantes and husband, Alvino, Ester Bazan, Lucy Alvarez and husband, Raymond, and Julie Bazan; brothers-in-law, Marcos, Tony, and Joe S. Bazan; and grandchildren, Britany, Michael, Xavier, and Zachary.

Bernie was a brave and strong fighter but now he is at peace and free of pain. Thanks be to God who gives us our reward. He was much beloved by many and will be missed. Bernie firmly believed that death is not the ending of anything, death is just the door opening to the next chapter.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 29, 2013 with the recitation of the holy rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at St. Anthony Marie de Claret Catholic Church, 801 N. Burleson in Kyle, Texas; followed by the Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. with Father Jason Bonifazi, Celebrant. Committal will be held at a later date.

Honoring Bernie as pallbearers will be Larry Gonzales, Roddie Escobar, Michael Gonzales, Joe Bazan, Joe S. Bazan, Carlos Herrera, George Ibarra, and Alberto Garcia. Honorary pallbearers will be Xavier and Zachary Escobar.

Special gratitude to Dr. Michael Martin VA, Dr. John Fox/Janet and staff, Dr. John Horan, Dr. Paul Nader, Dr. Michael Watkins, Texas Oncolongy, Dr. Michael Kasper and staff and Dr. Marouane Bouchareb/Tracy Shores and ARA staff, Hospice Austin Christopher House, 7th Floor staff of Seton Medical Center Main and to the coffee gang, whom he shared many stories and pan dulce. To the family and friends who gave unconditional help.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made in Bernie’s memory to Hospice Austin’s Christopher House at 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 100, Austin, Texas 78759 or by visiting www.hospiceaustin.org.