Aurora Bernal

On June 17, 2023, Aurora Bernal of Santa Barbara, Ca passed away peacefully at the age of 103 years old. She was a dedicated spouse and mother who always put love of family into everything she did. Her family tree includes 118 offspring with 28 grand, 49 great-grand, and 31 great-great-grand children. Born in San Fernando, Ca in 1920, she lost both parents at a very young age and spent much of her childhood at a St Vincent’s home. She moved to Janamuato, Michoacan, Mexico where she eventually met her husband Trinidad Jose Bernal. They were married in 1938 and had 10 children. The family first moved to the US and settled in Santa Barbara in 1969. Aurora was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, and by her youngest son Jose Trino. She is survived by her sons Jose Bernal, Luis Bernal, Javier Efrem Bernal, and daughters Roselia Rodriguez, Estella Aguilera, Esperanza Vieyra, Guadalupe Montes de Oca, Hilaria Woollum, and Sonia Leonard. Aurora worked at The Samarkand for many years after the family grew up. She then spent her senior years living at Villa Caridad, St. Vincent’s Santa Barbara. She felt blessed to have lived both the early and later stages of her life at a St Vincent’s home. The Family would like to thank the many friends and everyone who cared for and helped her through the years. Aurora enjoyed traveling, from day trips to beaches overseas. But the simplest pleasures in life brought the greatest joy to her. She loved sharing her wisdom, prayers, a beautiful story, and just spending time with her family. She will always be remembered for her kindness, laughter, and love, and singing songs from her childhood. As the queen of our family, she was very deeply loved by all and words cannot express the anguish we have from losing her. She is in the prayers of all who knew and loved her. May she rest in eternal peace along with her husband and son, O Lord, among the angels and in your loving arms. Rosary services are Wednesday June 28th at 3pm Welch-Ryce-Haider downtown. Funeral services are Thursday June 29th at 10am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church. Burial services follow at Calvary Cemetery.

Aurora Bernal

January 1, 1920 - June 17, 2023