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BERNAL -- Ralph "Kiko" Bernal, lifelong resident of Pena Blanca, New Mexcio was born May 3, 1933 and passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday February 12, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Kiko loved spending time with his family and spoiling his grandkids, going fishing and driving threw town to visit his friends at the old tire shop. Ralph was a Union Carpenter with Local #1319 and did numerous types of construction all over New Mexico. He was preceded in death by parents; Maximinio and Maria; inlaws, Amalia and Willie Lucero; brother, Andres; sisters, Paubla Garcia and Lola Bernal; and son-in-law, Wilfred Gurule. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Louise Bernal of the family home in Pena Blanca; son, Ralph Bernal Jr. and wife Jayne of Pena Blanca; daughters, Theresa Bernal and husband Eddie Montoya of Bernalillo and Molly Gurule of Pena Blanca; brothers, Manuel Leyba and wife Delfinia of Albuquerque and Polito Bernal of Pena Blanca; sister, Umelia Lucero of Cochiti Pueblo, New Mexico; Grandchildren, Melissa, Alfonso, John, and Dominic; great-grandchildren, Analeise, Esteven, Tomas and Kalieya and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who loved and will miss him greatly. Services will be held at Our lady of Guadalupe Catholic church in Pena Blanca, New Mexico, 815 Hwy 22. A Rosary will be recited on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be, Alfonso Bernal, John Gurule, Felix Lucero, Ernest Lucero, Ricky Leyba and Oscar Fierro. Honorary Pallbearers will be John Bernal, Paul Bernal, Daniel C'de Baca and Peporo Grajeda. Arrangements by Direct Funeral Services, 2919 4th St. ABQ. 505-343-8008.
        Published on: Wed February 16, 2011