Bertha Alicia Peña, 71, of Brownsville, Texas, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 30, 1953.
Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Eugenio and Idolina Chapa; and her 2 brothers Arnoldo Chapa and Eduardo Chapa.
She is survived by her husband Ernesto Peña Jr.; her 2 children Ernesto Peña III (Cynthia Astrid Peña) and Oneida Peña-Jimenez (Richard D. Jimenez Jr.); her 2 grandchildren Lorena Astrid Peña and Emma Valentina Peña; her brother Luciano Eugenio Chapa Jr. and her sister Celina Degollado; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2024 with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6:00 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. The chapel opens at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. at Lord of Divine Mercy Parish and interment will follow at 3:00 p.m. to Buena Vista Burial Park.
To send flowers or a plant to the family in the memory of Mrs. Bertha Alicia Peña, please visit Shalom Sympathy Florals at Sunset Memorial, place your order online at https://shalomflorals.com/shop, or call (956) 572-3872.
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Bertha was a dear friend of many years. Back to our days at Faulk Middle School. She was an exemplary educator, devoted wife, parent, and friend. The world will be a sadder place without her presence. May she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord.
Love and deepest sympathy to all the Pena family.
Roberto and Judith Rodriguez
My deepest condolences to the Pena and Chapa family on the loss of your loved one,
our friend, our boss and our leader. Mrs. Pena was a true leader, who guided so many of
us in our educational aspirations. Her students loved her and referred to her as “their cheerleader”
for they knew she was always on their side, cheering them on in all they did. I was fortunate to work with her
at Faulk and at Lopez High school and to have developed a very strong professional relationship,
as well as a personal friendship. May she rest in peace and continue to keep her under her
wings from heaven. She left behind a beautiful legacy.
Mi padre Raul Dominguez Mendoza mi madre Evangelina Gonzalez de Dominguez mi hermana Erika Veronica Dominguez y yo Evangelina Concepción Dominguez queremos dar nuestro más sentido pésame a la familia Peña por el fallecimiento de su esposa y madre Bertha Alicia Peña el jueves 19 de diciembre. Una mujer virtuosa generosa inteligente valiente sonriente alegre jovial servicial atenta cortez tierna dulce cariñosa agradable amable amigable confiable respetable elegante humanitaria solidaria y humanitaria. Gracias Sra Bertha por su amistad fiel y sincera desde que nos conocio hace 44 años. Gracias por siempre tratarnos con tanto cariño a mis padres a Veronica y a mi. Y le pido disculpas por no haber convivido mas con usted Sra Bertha y su familia como usted me lo pedía cada vez que coincidíamos en algún lugar. Y a usted Don Ernesto le aseguró que su esposa esta en el cielo y desde allí les va a mandar muchisimas bendiciones a toda su familia. Estan en nuestras oraciones.
Every once in a while, the world is graced with an exceptionally special person, and Mrs. Pena was one of those people. The lives of those who were lucky enough to know her are forever changed for the better. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Mrs. Pena was a gem among humans. Her dedication to children and their education was extraordinary. So glad to have met her and worked with her. Deepest sympathies to her wonderful family. She often showed pictures of her grandchildren and was so proud of them.
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