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.
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Sherry Faidley Healy
01/22/2014
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our parents were close when we were growing up. Many happy memories of get togethers and fishing adventures. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Shelley Kamin
01/22/2014
Dear Rosa & Family,
Thinking of you and know you will find comfort in loving memories.
Carol Aina
01/22/2014
Lino was a friendly man and a nice neighbor. He lived across the street from me in WDM. He always had a smile on his face and kind words for others. My condolences to his family.
Rosemary (Bernal) Soto
01/22/2014
Lino was a younger cousin (19 yrs between us). He has left a treasure of childhood memories in the hearts of my children and family. We salute his investment of service to our country. We prayerfully embrace Aunt Estolia and the families of Rosa, Lucille and Dawn.God be with you and give you peace. Cousin Rosie Soto
Anthony Medina
01/22/2014
My family and Lino's go back a long way. I remember him growing up, and couldn't believe it when we ended up working together for five years in the Guard. We joked with one another often, giving each other a hard time. I missed him when he left JFHQ and I miss him dearly now.
Anita Rocha-Saffell
01/22/2014
I didn't know Lino personally, but my family knew his father. Lino sounded like a great guy. My condolences to his family and friends. I would like to thank him for his service in the military. He is now resting in the arms of Our Lord. There could be no better place for piece and comfort.
Kirk and Anna Huss
01/22/2014
A longtime friend who's friendship I valued greatly. My sincere condolences to Dawn, their children, family, and friends. Lino lived a full life and knew that it was to be cherished and celebrated. A courageous and brave man through it all. A good example for us all. An exceptional father, husband, brother, son, friend, athlete, and soldier whose soul will remain with us forever.
john and phyllis duncan
01/22/2014
Our prayers are with your family at this sad time, he will begreatly missed, call any time if you need any thing.
Kristi Powers & Mike Sexton
01/22/2014
Lino was the epitome of strength and courage. So thankful and proud to call him a friend. Campfires will not be the same without him. We will miss him forever. All our love and sympathy to Dawn and the family.
DONNA & ADRIAN MAJERUS
01/22/2014
WE WERE SO PROUD AND HONORED TO OF KNOWN YOU, YOU HAVE MADE YOUR FAMILY PROUD. A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER AND SOLIDER. YOU HAVE SERVED YOUR COUNTRY WELL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND FOR LOVING OUR DEAR NEICE DAWN. YOU WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER BELIEVE. MAY YOU R.I.P. MY NEPHEW. DAWN WE WISH WE COULD BE THERE, WE ARE ONLY A PHONE CALL AWAY.
Jim and Babette Thome
01/22/2014
Thoughts and prayers are with the Bernal family.
Chris Johnson
01/22/2014
Rest in peace my friend. You were a great Soldier and leader. You will be greatly missed.
Juanita Reeder
01/22/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bernal family. May god grant you the strength & comfort as you begin this time of healing. God has a new Angel to help him watch over all of you.
My sincere condolences Juanita Reeder
Sally Bale
01/21/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. Lino worked for me years ago at Camp Dodge. He was a good soldier: always dependable, always sharp, always willing to do whatever needed to be done. Plus, he was so much fun and such a good sport.
ron and karen warner
01/21/2014
Dawn we are so heart broken over your loss of Lino, he was truely a wondeful person, was there for us when Ron fought his own battle with cancer, and his unconditional friendship was truely amazing, we will miss him greatly.You and the children and rest of family are in our prayers always.