Lino Bernal
January 18, 2014
Lino Gerardo Bernal, 46, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at Mercy Hospice after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be Thursday, January 23, 2014, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home on Westown Parkway from 5-7 PM with a Wake and Rosary at 7 PM. Funeral services will be held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 2926 Beaver Avenue in Beaverdale, at 10:30 AM Friday, January 24, 2014, with burial following at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at Van Meter.
Lino was born December 20, 1967, at Mercy Hospital to Lino and Estolia Bernal. He was raised in Des Moines and graduated from Dowling High School in 1986. He attended Grandview College and joined the Iowa Army National Guard where he has proudly served for the last 27 years. Lino was an avid bicyclist and spent countless hours riding the bike trails and roads across Iowa. RAGBRAI was always one of the highlights of every year and Lino spent hours planning and preparing for that special week of every July. The people he met while riding bike were some of his most treasured friends. Lino’s other two passions were camping with his family and friends and hunting with his two sons. There was nothing better for Lino than sitting around a campfire at night or putting on a hunting vest and heading out into the cold with his boys. He was looking forward with great anticipation to the day when he would be able to begin taking his daughter hunting.
Lino leaves behind his loving wife Dawn; their children Isaiah, Zachary, Arianna and Jonah; his mother Estolia Bernal; and sisters Lucille (John) Tarpey and Rosa (Randy)Shuman. He will be greatly missed by all of those that were fortunate enough to have met him and shared his life. He was welcomed at Heaven’s gates by the open arms of his father, Lino, his sister Gloria (Bernal) Waite and his mother-in-law Kathy Thome. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Diane Mathieson
01/27/2014
To Lucille, Lino's sister. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
SSG Charmin Heimer
01/24/2014
I am honored to have served in Iowa Army National Guard with MSG Bernal in 2013. His drive, determination, and dedication to his soldiers is something I will carry with me for a lifetime. The memories remain alive and will greatly reflect the how I treat and respect others. He is a legacy and I am blessed to have known him. My prayers and heart go out to the Bernal family. We will receive Lino's Postcards from Heaven everyday.....as he is in the Arms of God.
Diana Gass
01/24/2014
Thoughts and prayers sent to the family of a good man and fellow soldier..
Gwenn Terrill and Roger Wilson
01/23/2014
To Rosa, Randy and the Bernal Family, So very saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and love to you.
Rick Huss
01/23/2014
My sincere condolences are extended to Lino's wife, Dawn and their children, family and friends. I met Lino through my brother Kirk Huss and I considered a friend from then on. We both went to Grandview and celebrated life's good times. Lino along with my brother and other friends rode RAGBRAI together in the late 1990's and we shared that common bond this year. Lino always had a kind word to say to everyone he met. I consider myself fortunate to know a considerate, passionate, and dedicated man in Lino Bernal. We all know he was brave and I will always keep a piece of Lino's optimistic attitude with me. May he rest in peace.
SFC Mafnas, 94th Civil Support Team, Guam
01/23/2014
Our condolences to the family and friends of MSG Bernal. May our thoughts and prayers provide some comfort, during this time of passing. God Bless
Brian Rachocki, 84th Civil Support Team
01/23/2014
We in Wyoming offer our condolences for the loss of a talented and committed Soldier.
61st Civil Support Team
01/23/2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. We ask that God grants your entire family comfort and peace during this grieving period. Thank you for your support of MSG Bernal throughout his military career. Like all National Guard organizations, his military family will be there for you all for many years to come. Lean on them when you need it.
Margaret Seals
01/23/2014
To the Bernal Family, I am so sorry to hear of Lino's death; my thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray your love for him and memories of him sustain you. May you all receive GOD's comfort and peace in the days and weeks ahead.
Ashlie Rueber
01/23/2014
I am truly sorry to hear of the loss of Lino. My heart goes out to you and your family during this very difficult and sad time.
Aunt Madelyn & Uncle Mike Tetmeyer
01/23/2014
To the Bernal Family, We are so sorry to hear of Lino`s death. May God be with you and bless you during this time of sorrow. He is with his father in heaven and will watch over you all from above. Zachary, Uncle Mike & I love you very much, and pray for you every day.
Verlyn & Regina
01/23/2014
Our sympathy to you and your family at this difficult time.
Emmet Barta
01/22/2014
Word can not tell you how saddened I was to hear about Lino's passing, I met Lino thou the National Guards Cycling team and I had traveled most of the same roads this past three years on RAGBRAI , he had been one of the most kind and friendly people I had ever met and will always be missed by myself and my family, sorry for your loss.
Doug, Andie (Jordan) Wolfe
01/22/2014
Dawn-
We were so saddened when we saw Lino's obituary this morning. He was such a friendly face when Jordan and Isaiah were young and such a good dad. We are thinking about you and we are so sorry for your loss. -
82nd Civil Support Team, South Dakota
01/22/2014
A final salute to a true American Hero:
Thanks and praise for our days
Neath the sun, neath the stars, neath the sky
As we go, this we know
God is nigh.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Psalm 121