Mark Bernal Sr. Obituary
The family announces the passing of Mark Bernal Sr. of Gary, Indiana on October 8, 2026. Mark, born on June 12, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Mark Bernal Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Maria Tinkham. He is survived by: his brothers, Joseph and Samuel Bernal; his niece April Bernal; his children, Mark A. Bernal, Jr. (Marissa), Sean Bernal (Melissa), Charles Bernal (Mariah) and Sabrina Bernal; his grandchildren, Priscilla Mondragon (Alex), Rico Cerros (Tania), Veronica Cerros, Angelique Bernal, Hayley Feeler, Brenyn Whittaker, Sean Bernal, Jr., Ryder Bernal, Daison Manning and Haven Manning; his great grandchildren, Vinny, Fabian, Vito, Silas, Ana, Alexander, Lilianie, Valerie, Anna, Mia, Alena and Aliyah; his siblings, Gloria Shaver, Oscar Bernal, Irma Maldonado (Gustavo), Patricia Figurora, Rene Alexander (Mary) and Veronica Sanchez (Manny); and his nieces and nephews, Samuel, Oscar, Allen, Yolanda, Annette, Michelle, Crystal, Maria, Pablo, Arriena, Paloma, Gustavo, Sylvia, Carlos, Elia, Cody, Aaron, Christian, Elena, Felicia, Seth, Matthew, Natasha and Sophia.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ridgelawn Funeral Home (4201 W Ridge Rd, Gary, IN 46408).
