She was the daughter of Marcelino Bernal and Mercedes Silvas.
Mercedes was employed at Butter Krust Bakery for 25 years until the bakery closed down operations in 1997. She went on working as a housekeeper at Christus Spohn Hospital for the next 15 years. Mercedes was a devoted Catholic, an avid walker and was often seen walking along Ocean Dr. She brought joy to all of her children up until the very last day.
She is survived by her 4 children, Gloriann Bernal, Baltazar Bernal (Norma P. Bernal), Elia Garcia-Gonzales (Michael Gonzales), Eduardo Olvera Garcia Jr. along with 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, 6 great-great grandchildren and 2 on the way.
Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Funeraria Del Angel, 549 Cheyenne St., Corpus Christi, TX from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm with a Holy Rosary to be recited at 7:00 pm that same evening.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church, 3502 Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX at 10:00 am. Services will conclude after.
To share fond memories and expressions of sympathy please go to www.FunerariaDelAngelCheyenne.com and our Facebook page, Funeraria Del Angel Cheyenne for the Garcia family.
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