Bertha Hernandez Navarrete, 81, of Amarillo, TX died Wednesday, September 16, 2020.
Prayer services will be at 6:00 p.m., Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 21, 2020, at Power Church with Pastor Manny De Los Santos officiating. Burial will be at Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
Bertha was born October 10, 1938, in Amarillo, TX to Ramon and Isabel Hernandez. As a young girl, Bertha worked in the cotton fields. She was a homemaker and loved to cook, and she always had some carne con chile and fresh tortillas.
She loved to play bingo! She also loved shopping at second-hand stores and go garage-saleing. Bertha’s favorite thing to do was traveling to New Mexico to visit the Santuario and different casinos.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Navarrete on May 11, 2020. Bertha also was preceded in death by two daughters, Rosie and Esperanza Navarrete; and three brothers, Raymond, Eddie, and Freddie Hernandez.
Survivors include three brothers, Isidro Hernandez, David Hernandez, Albert Hernandez, all of Amarillo, TX; two sisters, Julia Garcia and Sally Hernandez, both of Amarillo; nine grandchildren, Maria Lomeli, Sammy Quintanilla, Mayito Lujan, Esmeralda Quintanilla, Anacidia Lujan, Felicia Quintanilla, Sonia Castillo, Sarah Castillo, and Cisco Soria; thirty-three great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
Grandma Bertha you are the most kindest soul I had the pleasure of getting to know , you will be deeply missed ❤
Condolences to all of the family of Berta. Had the honor to be her friend and play with her growing up. We lived a block apart but got to see and play with each other nearly ever day. May she Rest In Peace in the Loving Arms of Our Lord Jesus Christ. May God also Bless her loving family.🙏🏽
I remember this face when I was little !! Say hi to everyone in heaven for me !!
Tia, it was always so easy to stop by your house at anytime and just go in and visit with whoever was there and stay as long as I wanted to.
I’m going to miss your open door the love and the story’s about our family’s.
I’m so very proud of you for shuffling through life with the gifts of Grace, Honor, Pride, Truth & Love. ❤️🕊🕯
I can’t wait for our reunion in Heaven so until then,
I’ll see you soon Tia 💋💗
Prayers for the family of my niece Sabrina Ramirez. Thoughts and prayers of comfort.
Que en paz descanse mi Tia Bertha .. que mi dios lo revive en su santa gloria …. besos y abrazos
We sure are gonna miss u granny. Give my momma Rosie a big hug for me. Untill we meet again please continue to look over us all. Love you 💖