Nestor “Benny” Bermúdez, 83, was welcomed to the kingdom of heaven early Sunday, February 18, 2018. Born in Brownsville, TX, February 23, 1934, he graduated in 1952 and left to proudly serve in the United States Air Force, subsequently transferring to the United States Army. In 1953, he married Sabina, the love of his life, for whom he was blessed with 51 glorious years of marriage. Nestor also worked for Safeway Stores, Inc. for over 30 years. Nestor was preceded in death by his wife: Sabina Saldivar; is survived by three sons, Richard Sr., Ronald Sr., and Robert. Grandchildren include: Richard Jr.; Rochelle; Ronald Jr.; Jessica; and Jaclyn, Ph.D. Great Grandchildren include: Jason, Roberto, Angelica, Zoie, Richard Jr., Kai, Kara, and Jaxson; Siblings: Alicia Trujillo, Rafaela Reyna, Macario and Daniel. Visitation will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2018, from 5 - 9 P.M., and the Vigil/Rosary at 7 P.M. at Sunset Funeral Home Northeast, 4631 Hondo Pass. Funeral Mass will be on Thursday, 8:45 A.M. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Committal Service will follow at 10:00am at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers are Richard Jr., Ronald Jr., Christopher Rubio, Jason, Richard Sr., and Ronald Sr. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Home Northeast. Please visit or online register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net.
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