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Daryl Thomas Bernhardt September 25, 1931 - June 17, 2009 View Video Tribute BERNHARDT - Daryl T. Bernhardt, 77, long-time resident of Albuquerque, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2009, following a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years and best friend, Polly; daughter, Linda; sons, Victor and his fiancé Patricia, Rick, and Randy and wife Belinda; grandchildren, Trinity, Michael, Alex Jordan, Scott and fiancé Jennifer, and Jake and Erin; great-grandchildren, Evan, Anthony, Lexie, Piper, and Penny; sisters, Doris Morgan, Ora Hallaux, Anna Mae Atchison and husband Gene, Linda Bernhardt and Bob Burns; brothers, Owen Bernhardt and wife Teri, David Bernhardt and wife Susie, John Bernhardt and wife Lee; a very special aunt, Salena Lay and her three sons, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Daryl was preceded in death by his wonderful parents, Godfrey and Melinda Bernhardt; sisters, Rose Bethe and Arvis Weed and her husband Gar; two brothers, Chet and his wife Jean and Stanley Bernhardt, and brother-in-law, Joe Morgan. Daryl proudly served in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1974 at Luke AFB in Glendale, AZ. He was a member of Shrine of St. Bernadette and American Legion, Post 49. He and his family traveled the world during his time in the service. Daryl had a very outgoing personality and made many lasting friends throughout his life. He was adored by his wife, children, and grandchildren and will always be remembered as a man with a smile and a handshake. Friends may visit French Mortuary, Lomas location, on Sunday, June 21, 2009, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm with rosary beginning at 6:00 pm. Funeral mass will be held at the Shrine of St. Bernadette Catholic Church 11401 Indian School Rd NE, 87112 (Indian School just east of Morris) 9:00 am, Monday, June 22, 2009, with burial following at Santa Fe National Cemetery at 1:00 pm. Please visit the online guestbook for Daryl at RememberTheirStory.com |



