Nell (De Alvarez) Bernstein
Obituary
Nell Bernstein was born on March 27, 1947 to Harold and Katherine De Alvarez in King City, CA. She was raised on the family ranch in Lewis Creek. She was welcomed into heaven on December 29, 2023.
Growing up she was very active in the Peachtree 4-H club showing animals at Salinas
Valley Fair, Monterey County Fair, San Benito County Fair, San Luis Obispo County Fair and the Jr. Grand National. She attended Bitterwater-Tully School and spent 2 years at King City High School before moving to Prunedale, CA in late 1963 after her father passed away. She then attended North Salinas High School for her final two years where she graduated. She moved to Maxwell in January 1975.
Nell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a huge fan of rodeo, enjoyed reading, gardening with her family and attending any sporting event, livestock show or music concert her grandchildren were in. Nell was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Glenn-Colusa CattleWomen, a longtime 4-H volunteer and a member of the Open Gate Christian Fellowship in Willows.
Nell is preceded in death by her parents, brother Harold Jr, foster sister Rev. Cathi Braasch and foster brother Hank Hopkins. She leaves behind her husband Bill of 48 years, children Caroline Berlin (Brian) of Willows, Diana Perry (Brett) of Maxwell, Jenni Girard of Maxwell, Will Bernstein (Sandra) of Willows, Stephen Bernstein (Krista) of Willows and Jessica Gomez (Noah) of Maxwell, twenty-five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, her brothers Hal (Robin) De Alvarez of Santa Cruz, CA and Duane (Ronda) De Alvarez of Supenor, WY, foster sister Sally Hopkins of WA and numerous nieces and nephews. Her memory will live on in all that knew her and loved her, especially her family.
Services will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Open Gate Christian Fellowship in Willows, graveside service at Maxwell Cemetery and reception at the American Legion Hall in Maxwell.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Maxwell Fire Department, Maxwell American Legion or charity of your choice.
Published in King City Rustler · January 5, 2024