Bertha Rodriguez Nazario, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in El Paso, Texas, at the age of 87. 

Born on May 13, 1936, in Salaices, Chihuahua, Mexico, Bertha was the cherished daughter of Vicente Rodríguez and Guadalupe Gutiérrez. In June of 1959, she married her devoted husband, Jose Antonio Nazario, with whom she shared a life rooted in faith, family, and service. 

Together, they helped found the Movimiento Familiar Cristiano Católico/Encuentro Conyugal Católico in 1960, a ministry that strengthened countless marriages and families. Bertha’s entrepreneurial spirit led her to open Bertha Beauty Salon in San Francisco in 1975, and later to establish Mi Casita Day Care in 1987 and Noah’s Nook in 2005, and still instituted to this day. In 1977, she was instrumental in founding the Iglesia Católica in Salaices, Chihuahua, leaving a lasting spiritual legacy in her hometown. 



Bertha’s faith was the cornerstone of her life. She served as a church coordinator, retreat leader, pre-marital counselor, and tireless volunteer, always offering her compassion and encouragement. She was happiest surrounded by children—her own, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren, and the many daycare children who held a special place in her heart. Her famous words, passed down through generations, remain a loving reminder of her devotion: “Fueron a Misa” 

She is survived by her children: Marco A. Nazario, Vicente J. Nazario, MiguelAngel Nazario, and Anamaria Nazario; her grandchildren: Kristal Nazario & Family, Christopher Nazario & Family, Leonard Sosa & Family, Vicente J. Nazario Jr. & Family, Sara N. Nazario, Rosa Castanon & Family, Cristian Mayen & Family, Marco A. Nazario II & Family, Andrew Ceniceros, Hailey Ceniceros, Alex Mayen; and her 22 great-grandchildren, who will forever carry her love and example in their lives. She was preceded in death by her grandson Jeremiah Nazario. Bertha is also remembered by her siblings: Chole†, Fabian†, Manuela†, Margarita, Samuelito†,  Gloria†, Vicente, and Samuel†. 

💐 Memorial Services 

Visitation: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm 

Rosary: Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 7:00 pm 

Mass: Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 10:00 am 

Location: St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills Blvd, El Paso, Texas 

Bertha’s life was a radiant example of faith, love, and service. Her devotion to God and her family will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, joy, and unwavering faith—a legacy that will live on in the hearts of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for generations to come. 

 

We welcome those who cannot make the visit to login into https://youtube.com/@st.markcatholicchurch433?feature=shared to view. 

 

If you will be blessing us with your presence after mass for food and a celebration of her life. RSVP To: 

Annie Nazario – 915-329-2415