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
Timothy Wise
01/21/2014
Dawn, So sorry to hear of your loss of Lino, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!!
Becky Coady
01/21/2014
Dawn and Family,
So saddened with the loss of Lino. As our RAGBRAI team leader he did a phenomenal job of coordinating the details. He and I rode together the last day of RAGBRAI last year. The team will miss his gentle and welcoming spirit.
Ed Gabbard
01/21/2014
Dear Dawn, I am shocked to hear of your loss of Lino. I had the greatest respect for him and admired his dedication. My thoughts and prayers are with you and family!
Teri Ann Hawkins
01/21/2014
Dawn, I know there are no words to ease your pain or take away the ache of your broken heart. I've been asking our Lord continually to surround you with his peace, wrap you in his grace and cover you with his unconditional love. As you and the children begin this journey of healing, please know that we are all lifting you up in the most sincerest of prayers. I am here for you if you need anything at all. All my love and deepest condolences.
Michael Frank
01/21/2014
Dawn, My sincerest condolences to you and your chrildren. Lino will be surely missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jim Russell
01/21/2014
Dawn, My sincerest condolences to you and the children. Lino was a good man. I was fortunate to have worked with him and to be able to call him a friend. My thoughts will be with you all during this tough time.
Joe Driscoll
01/21/2014
Dawn, It truly saddens me to learn about your loss. Lino was a great man and soldier as well as a great friend. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My God comfort you through this difficult time.
Rick Ernst
01/21/2014
Dawn, We offer our deepest and heartfelt condolences with your loss of Lino. Christina and I have you and your family in our prayers.
Keith Stahl
01/21/2014
Dawn, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My earnest prayer is that God provides you comfort in your mourning
Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
John Travis
01/20/2014
Dawn, I am beyond words at your loss. Know my sincere thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. May Gods healing arms be wrapped around you.