Margaret Bernal, age 68, of Chowchilla, California passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday April 12, 2024. Margaret was born January 26, 1956, in Merced, California, to Cipriano and Adelina Gonzalez who preceded her in death.
Margaret is survived by her partner of 16 years, Jose Castillo, her children Gabriel (Hilda) Bernal, Juan (Antoinette) Bernal, Margarita Bernal and Armando Bernal; her grandchildren Miranda, Gabriel, Isaiah, Emiliano, Sophia, and Jeremiah; 2 brothers and 5 sisters and many nieces and nephews.
Margaret was a devoted mother and grandmother who spoiled her grandchildren. She enjoyed being a part of her community through her work of welcoming in new families, through her Catholic faith by participating in church functions and by being a friendly neighbor. She loved hosting and attending family gatherings. Throughout her life, she always had a way of making people feel special. She will be deeply missed by all.
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