Sergio Javier

Bernal

In Loving Memory of

Sergio Javier Bernal 

February 15, 1960 - September 20, 2026

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Sergio was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and was always keeping busy with something he loved.

Sergio Javier Bernal, 66, passed into eternal life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Harlingen Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.

Sergio was born on February 15, 1960, in Linares, Nuevo León, to Guadalupe Bernal and Dolores Casanova Bernal. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him.

Sergio was a man who enjoyed the simple things in life and was always keeping busy with something he loved. He worked as a field engineer, bringing dedication and skill to his profession. He enjoyed playing golf and bowling, and he was the kind of handyman who could rarely sit still for long. There was almost always a new project waiting for him, something to fix, build, take apart, or figure out. He had a curious and hardworking spirit and was always looking for his next project. Sergio also took great pleasure in listening to the music of the 1970s, enjoying the songs that brought back memories and good times. And if you knew Sergio, you knew about his Tootsie Rolls. He loved them and almost always had a handful tucked away in his T-shirt pocket. He also loved to enjoy a nice cold can of Coca-Cola, his favorite. Let’s also not forget how Sergio was a die-hard Cowboys fan and never missed a game!

Sergio is preceded in death by his parents, Guadalupe and Dolores Casanova Bernal, and his best friend, Ruben Ortiz.

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Sergio will be remembered not only for the love he had for his family, but for the everyday things that made him who he was.

He is survived by his loving wife of seventeen years, Anna Ortiz- Bernal, and his children, Bernadette Bernal, Sergio Bernal, Javier Bernal, and Dublin Navarette Jr. He is also survived by his stepdaughters, Amanda Marie Ortiz, Jessica Marie Ortiz, and Casandra Marie Ortiz. His greatest joy was his family, including his seven grandchildren, Sergie, Lily Rose, Genevieve, Devanee, Hailey, Avery, and Aaron, who will carry his memory and the love he gave them throughout their lives. As well as his brothers, Francisco “Paco” Bernal (Juanita) and George Bernal (Mary), along with four nieces and nephews.

Sergio will be remembered not only for the love he had for his family, but for the everyday things that made him who he was, the projects waiting for him, the games of golf and bowling he enjoyed, his hardworking hands, his generous heart, his love for the Cowboys, and, of course, those Tootsie Rolls that always seemed to find their way into his pocket. His memory will live on in the stories his family shares, the lessons he taught, the projects he left behind, and the love he gave so freely.

Services to honor Sergio include a Visitation to be held Friday, September 25, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a Prayer of the Holy Rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. and Prayer Service to begin at 7:00 p.m. Friday evening at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

The Funeral Service of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Funeral Chapel of the Holy Spirit.

Interment will follow to Las Rusias Cemetery, Los Indios, Texas.

Honored to serve as honorary pallbearers are his son Sergio Bernal and grandson Aaron Robert Garcia Jr.

Pallbearers are Francisco “Paco” Bernal, George Bernal , Roberto “Bobby” Melgoza, Javier Bernal, Dublin Navarette Jr., and Sergio “Sergie” Alexavier Bernal.

Sergio Javier Bernal will be remembered with love and respect by all who knew him.

With profound love and remembrance, the family of Sergio Javier Bernal has entrusted his funeral arrangements to Lenny Elizondo, Funeral Director/Owner of Trinity at Harrison Funeral Home, 1002 East Harrison Ave., Harlingen, Texas 78550.For more information, please contact Trinity Funeral Homes at 956-364-2444 or visit www.trinityfunerals.com