Josefa "Joann" Anita Gaona Bernal Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Josefa "Joann" Gaona Bernal, 71, a native of San Angelo, long-time resident of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020, on her birthday, at a hospital in Arlington, Texas. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 23, 2020 at Guerrero-Dean Funeral Home, 500 E Main Street, Grand Prairie, Texas, 75050 where funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2020. Burial will follow at Parkdale Cemetery in Arlington. Josefa, or Joann as known by friends, was born on February 16, 1949 in San Angelo, the daughter of the late Yrenio Quintero Gaona and the late Ygnasia Lopez. She attended schools in San Angelo before moving to Grand Prairie in 1965. As a young lady, Joann was always active. For many years, she was pitcher for various teams in the Grand Prairie fast-pitch softball association. She was deceptively good at shooting pool, and caught many off-guard by her skills. She became a widow in 2009. Her main priority became her family, of whom she was extremely proud. She was a fabulous cook, making homemade tortillas and beef chorizo. Joann loved to sing and enjoyed attending church at City Chapel of Grand Prairie. She is survived by children, Gidget Escudero, Billy Hurtado, Adon Bernal; grandchildren, Rushella C. Nelson, Ruben A. Rodriguez III Adon A. Bernal, Christian D. Bernal, Armani M. Bernal; great-grandchildren, Elexiz A. Rodriguez, Jake JG. Nelson, Blaze DJ. Nelson, Desiree T. Rodriguez, Kordyleah EM. Nelson, Jonathan G. Rodriguez, Reign A. Rodriguez and Paizlee G. Bernal. She was preceded in death by her husband of thirty years, Guadalupe Bernal; son, Jonathan Gaona Bernal; great-grandson, Archer W. Nelson.

Josefa "Joann" Anita Gaona Bernal

February 16, 1949 - February 16, 2020