Helga Mercedes Berrocal was a devoted mother to Ramon Jose and Maria Jose and a doting grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Born in Colombia, Helga grew up with a gift for cooking and sewing, designing beautiful clothes for her niece and children. Upon marrying Jose Maria, she worked at his side to help run an expansive cattle ranch.
After his tragic death in 1982, Helga and her two young children joined her sister Adela Cepeda in the United States. She helped Ramon and Maria overcome the challenges of a new language and culture to become college educated and successful citizens.
She was extremely proud that Ramon joined the U.S. Navy serving for 23 years before retiring as Lieutenant Commander and airplane pilot.
Helga had a special way with children and helped raise numerous generations of her family's children. She was beloved by her kids, Ramon (Stephanie) and Maria (Edgar), grandsons Andres, Alejandro and Antonio, her sister, and her many nieces and nephews for whom she was a special Tia.
Join us in celebrating her life and carrying on her legacy.
Click below for details on services and phenomenal memories digitized by her grandsons Andres and Tony.