Estella M. Berni

January 28, 1932 - January 5, 2021

1932-2021 On Tuesday, January 5, 2021, Estella Marie Berni, loving wife and mother of five, passed away at the age of 88. She was born in Los Lunas, NM, on January 28, 1932, to Jose C. and Julianita Moya. Estella was a wife to her loving husband, Frank Berni, who she married in August of 1954. After Frank retired from the Navy, they spent the rest of their lives raising their family in Los Lunas, NM. She was the mother of 4 sons and a daughter; Richard Berni, Anthony Berni, William Berni, Frankie Berni; and Karen Rodriguez. Estella was a grandmother of fourteen, great grandmother of twenty-one and great-great grandmother of three. Estella will be remembered for her loving, open heart, her ambitious demeanor, courageous will, and her amazing talent. Her family and friends were her life and anyone who knew her had the honor to feel the warmth and tenderness of the love God graced her with. She could never be seen as a quitter, rather a "Go Getter". Whether it be a trip to the commissary, volunteering at the local high school, doll classes or more recently coffee with "The Girls", she always found ways to keep active and live her best life. She stayed busy and gave back to others any way she could. Her hobbies became magic. Anything her hands created came out without flaw. Her crafts she sewed were perfect, her ceramics were beautiful, her dolls were award winning, and her baking was delicious! Her chocolates, German Chocolate cakes, and Bischochitos were some of the family's favorites. She was a woman of many talents. She was always willing to share her gift and help teach others. Her family and friends will forever treasure the life lessons she naturally gave. Her love, compassion, and kindness cascaded to others. She will forever be cherished and deeply missed. Estella was preceded in death by her father, Jose C. Moya; mother, Julianita Moya; her 4 sisters, 2 brothers, husband, Frank Berni, and son, Richard Berni. She is survived by her loving daughter-in-law, Rosella Berni; her son, Anthony Berni; son, William Berni and wife, Theresa Ulivarri-Berni; daughter, Karen and husband, Ernest Rodriguez; and son, Frankie Berni. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and many grandchildren. Services will be held on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Peralta, NM, beginning with a Rosary to be recited at 9:30 AM, a Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM and Interment to follow at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Cemetery. Please sign Estella’s online tribute at www.romerofuneralhomenm.com Romero Funeral Home, 609 N. Main St., Belen, NM