Gloria Bernal Waite
February 12, 2013
Gloria Elaria Waite, 56, passed away February 12, 2013. Services will be held Sunday, February 17, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will be one hour prior.
Gloria was born in Mexico City, Mexico and moved with her mother to the United States when she was 2 years old. She graduated from Lincoln High School and worked for the US Postal Service and AMF. She also worked for the club, First Avenue in the era of Prince. Gloria later moved to Florida where she met her future husband, Thomas Waite. They were married in 1991 and had two daughters. Gloria loved being a mother. The family then moved to New York before Gloria returned to Iowa in 1999.
In addition to spending time with her daughters, Gloria loved the outdoors. She enjoyed walking Iowa’s state parks looking for items for her nature collection, tending flowers and hunting for morel mushrooms. She also enjoyed testing new recipes, shopping for shoes, and adoring her beloved dogs, Skippy and Precious.
Gloria is survived by her daughters, Emilia Waite of West Des Moines, IA and Julia Waite of Hollywood, FL; her mother, Estolia Bernal of West Des Moines; sisters, Lucille (John) Tarpey of Scituate, MA and Rosa (Randy) Shuman of Marble Head, MA; brother, Lino (Dawn) Bernal of Des Moines, IA; and step-son, Travis Waite of Hollywood, FL, nephews, Zachary Bernal, Isaiah Bazan and Jonah Bernal; and niece, Arianna Bernal. Gloria was preceded in death by her father, Lino Bernal, Sr. and the father of her children, Thomas Waite.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dana Rosendahl
02/25/2013
Rest In Peace, and God bless you Gloria ,,,,,,,,
Steve&Janice Moser
02/17/2013
Our thoughts and prayers go to you all at this difficult time.
P.J.G.
02/16/2013
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Gloria Bernal Waite for the passing of your loved one, may God prove to be a refuge and a strength for your family during this time of distress as spoken of at Psalm 46:1
Susie Thompson
02/16/2013
Lino and Family,
I am sorry for the loss of your beautiful Sister. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family at this difficult time.
Susie Thompson & Adam & Family
Joni Ernst
02/15/2013
My condolences and prayers to the Bernal and Waite Families. I am very sorry for your loss.
The O'Briens
02/15/2013
Dear Rosa & Lucille,
We are so truly sorry to hear the devastating news about your sister, Gloria. You and all the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you both tonnes!!! Much luv, always! xoxoxo
DONNA MAJERUS
02/15/2013
LINO AND DAWN, UNCLE BUD AND I ARE SO SAD TO HEAR THE NEWS, OUR THOUGHT AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY. WE LOVE YOU GUYS, LOVE AUNT DONNA & UNCLE BUD
Kelly "Sorensen" Hutchinson
02/15/2013
I am so saddened to hear of Gloria's passing. We worked together at PO and were best friends for many years before she moved to Florida. We had such good times together and I enjoyed hanging at her house with her family. My thoughts and prayers are with her children and the rest of her family. Such a good person taken too early. xoxo
KATHY MILLS
02/15/2013
Dear Lucille,
No words can express my sorrow for you and your family. May God comfort you and your family in this difficult time.
Paula (Kirby) Campos
02/15/2013
Words cannot express my sadness of hearing of Glorias passing. I remember the good times and big laughs we shared. May the comfort of God help you through this difficult time.
Kristi Powers and Mike Sexton
02/15/2013
Very sorry to hear of your loss, Lino. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. God bless!
Mark Bimson
02/14/2013
Deepest sympathies to Gloria's wonderful family. I am fortunate to know the love in this group and am happy Gloria left us all surrounded by it.
Rosie (Bernal) Soto
02/14/2013
Just want you to know that my husband John, children Andy, LaRita and their spouses will be there with you on Sunday. If we can be of any assistance please let me know 715-823-2869. Aunt Estolia, and dear cousins, we remain in loving prayer on behalf of your loss.See you on Sunday.
Cousin Rosie Soto
The Soto Family
02/13/2013
Dear Estolia and family,
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this difficult time of sorrow. We love you so much and are thinking of you. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We will miss that beautiful smile of Gloria's. Praying for the peace that passes all understanding to be with you all.
Love the Soto family