Jesse P. Bernal Sr.

July 27, 1936 - March 5, 2023

Jesse P. Bernal passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2023, at the age of 86. He was born on July 27, 1936, to Jesus and Felipa Bernal. He grew up in San Antonio but spent time in Abilene and Cottonwood with his grandfather and cousins.

Jesse proudly served his country in the United States Army and United States Air Force, joining at the age of 17. He was especially proud that his three sons followed in his footsteps by serving in the military, each respectively in the Navy, Air Force, and Army.

Jesse worked at the Express-News for 20 years in the engraving department, where he earned the nickname “Buffy”. He enjoyed going to work because every day was different. He loved his coworkers and made many wonderful friends.

Jesse enjoyed the Hill Country and looked forward to going to his little place in Bandera, Texas. He imparted the love for the Hill Country with his children and grandchildren.

He married Bertha S. Acosta on August 9, 1969, and stayed faithful and true until his peaceful departure to Heaven. God blessed them with 4 children, Jesse Jr., Monica, Johnny Randy, and Michael.

Jesse is survived by his loving wife, Bertha; children Jesse Jr, Johnny Randy, Monica (Cesar), and Michael; grandchildren Mark Benjamin Mejias, Alaina Larissa

Mejias, Sofia Gomez, Michael Gomez Jr., and Mia Gomez; brother Guadalupe Bernal; and numerous nieces and nephews.

“Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also” John 14: 1-3

Visitation will begin on Sunday, March 12, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Mission

Burial Park South.

For personal acknowledgement, you may sign the online guestbook at www.missionparks.com in the obituary section.