Maria del Rosario Bernal, age 80, passed away on June 26, 2026. Born January 6, 1946, Maria will be remembered with deep respect and enduring affection by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A beloved presence in the lives around her, she carried herself with a quiet thoughtfulness and a steady devotion that left a lasting impression. Maria was a faithful woman whose life reflected care, constancy, and reverence in the ways that mattered most. She was a resident of El Paso, Texas.
Maria had years of service and teaching with Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) of 33 years. 25 of them as a teacher.
Maria is survived by her husband, Enrique Eduardo Bernal; her children, Angelica R. Barron, Lourdes Bernal, and Enrique Bernal Jr. (Rebecca); and her grandchildren, Danielle Gonzalez (JJ Gonzalez), Enrique Bernal III (Hollyn Bernal), Evan Bernal, Sofia Bernal.
Maria was married to Enrique Eduardo Bernal for 59 years. Their life together stood as a testament to enduring commitment, shared strength, and the kind of devoted partnership that is built day by day with patience and love.
Services will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 7712 Rosedale St, El Paso, Texas 79915. A Memorial Gathering will take place on July 7, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, followed by the Rosary on July 7, 2026, at 10:00 am, and the Memorial Mass on July 7, 2026, at 10:30 am.