Song reminds me of you
February 11, 2022
by Flo Millard
Loving Step-Mom
February 8, 2021
Berta’s charm, beauty, and love for life shined through from the moment I met her. She has been a treasure to my family ever since. I remember how smitten my Dad was over her, “those eyes and that smile is everything” he says. They were inseparable from the beginning and there’s no doubt that she and Dad were destined to be together. Both of them sharing an immense love for their children and family that was mutually admired.
Berta had more than a beautiful smile and the best cooking skills…she had a cheerful spirit and her love for God was evident. A woman of incredible faith and strength. I always admired how she received all of life’s ups and downs, with so much grace. Her generosity for everyone was unwavering and abundant and her loving care warmed our hearts. All her selfless ways never went unnoticed and will forever be grateful for the time and love she gave to my grandmother when she needed it the most and at her elder age.
Together Dad and Berta, had 8 grand-children, and she had enormous love for them, actually for all children, the nieces, nephews, godchildren, even the children she babysat for. They were her pride and joy. Each week she and Dad would facetime with my kids, read stories, and play games over the screen. She was so fun-loving and she created this character "Napkin Lady" where she would place a napkin over her face, poke holes through the yes and hold it up by her mouth and change her voice, almost like Julia Childs, and the kids would break out in giggles and laughter. She truly was the best with the kids.
It has been a blessing to have Berta as a step-mom. She was so easy-going and never caused any drama. I received nothing but love from her...always. If Dad ever fussed at her, I always had her back and stepped him. All fun, but she was too precious and amazing to give a hard time. I am thankful for having her in my life, for loving my father, for loving the family, and for loving me. I miss her voice and laughter and I will miss great moments with her, our conversations, playing games with her, like Scrabble, and just sharing space with her. She was one of a kind.
A woman of grace
February 6, 2021
by Carol Gorman
Berta came to me as my sister-in-law. I have so many memories of all the fun times we have shared over the many years. We traveled to Hawaii, Palm Springs, Las Vegas, we went skiing, sometimes just sat home watching movies, and we shared many tables at family weddings and parties. We'd dance the night away, bring on the Gap band and we would stay on the dance floor until a song we didn't like came on. We enjoyed life and greatly enjoyed each other's company. We had the best talks. We've had last minute dinners, margaritas at the local Mexican restaurant. BBQ's with Daddy Rays ribs and jungle juice. I could drop by and visit anytime. At my wedding, she was like a mother figure, fluffing my wedding dressing, pinning the train at the reception, making sure everything was as it should be. She had big teased hair with glitter in it on that special day, it was the 80's. I affectionately nicknamed Berta, Mamasan. We dropped in on them last June in Visalia. We sat around the kitchen and talked and talked, catching up. We again had one last visit shortly after that, watching that wedding video and laughing out loud at ourselves back then in the 80's. Mamasan and Daddy Ray kept the old and new families together by hosting the big Thanksgiving dinner at their home, those were great times, we've done Super Bowl, breweries, wineries and so much more. Berta and Ray put family first, old, new and extended. I cherish the memories we shared. It will always bring a smile to my face, a laugh for my soul and a tingle to my heart. Thank you Mamasan for bringing so much laughter and joy to my life. I've got it all here in my heart.
Thinking of you - Missing you mamasan.
Thinking of you - Missing you mamasan.
My beautiful Friend growing up
January 18, 2021
Growing up with Berta next door was a blessing, she was a sister and a great friend . . My mentor. I always admired her style, the girl who always had great ideas on how to fix my hair and dress.
The coolest chick I’ve ever known.
I love and miss you Berta
I love and miss you Berta
Beautiful Berta
January 15, 2021
Berta, you were such a beautiful woman whom I met when i was very very young, I remember watching you talk and laugh and you always were dressed great and your hair always beautiful, you were just amazing then and always. May you rest in peace. ❤❤