Racquel Bernardez

February 1, 1939 - October 31, 2021

Racquel “Rock” Bernardez has peacefully joined our Heavenly Creator on October 31, 2021 at the age of 82. He was born to Robustiano and Asuncion Bernardez on February 1, 1939 and grew up alongside his 9 siblings. Rock will now be reunited with his loving wife Hedy, who predeceased him 15 years ago. He is survived by his children Rosemarie, Robert & Lina May, Rowena & Steven, Rachel & Salvador, Renee & Michael, Raymund and Merilu, Randolph & Katrina; his grandchildren; Jan Miguel, Audrey Joy, Maitea Reana, Ram, Jaiden Marie, Christa, & Riley Joseph. Rock was a doting father and adoring and loving grandfather to them. Rock loves Jeopardy, crossword puzzles, and tennis- oh how he loves tennis, both watching and playing them. He is typically a man with few words but also loves having smart conversations. You can usually see him with a smile on his face asking “how you doing?” Most of all, Rock was a man of God; his day will never be complete without hearing the mass, you can also see him in his room in the middle of the day reading the bible. He was an active member of Knights of Columbus and Special Ministers of the Eucharist in the Philippines and Extraordinary Ministers of the Holy Eucharist here in Michigan. Rock will surely be missed as he is well-loved and a “Dadz” or “Daddy Rock” to many. His love and care for others will always never be forgotten