She was born on April 11, 1934 in General Cepeda Coahuila, Mexico to a family dedicated to Ranching.
She is survived by her children; Mark A. Bernal, Carolina C. Bernal, Julian E. Bernal Jr. and John P. Bernal, Sisters; Ana Maria Cortez de Martinez, Elva Cortez, and many Nephews and Nieces.
She is preceded by her husband; Julian E. Bernal Sr., her Parents; Valente and Genoveva Cortez, and Siblings; Castulo, Jesus, Benita, Eulalio and Maria.
Elida worked in retail when she was single. She married and was a housewife for sixty-one years. She was a devout Christian who had a deep love and devotion to God. She was an avid gardener. She enjoyed taking care of her family.
She also liked music, dancing, knitting, crocheting and going to the movies. She was a very good cook. She loved her husband and children, and was greatly loved in return. She will always be loved and greatly missed.
Visitation will take place Friday, September 18, 2020 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. The Funeral Service will take place Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00pm followed by a Committal Service at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery, 12800 Westheimer Road, Houston, Texas 77077.