Bertha B. Pacheco

Jerome, Idaho - Bertha B. Pacheco, 56, of Jerome, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 29, 2012. She was born January 14, 1956 in Grand Junction, Colorado, the daughter of Joe F. Pacheco and Julia J. Martinez Pacheco. Bertha was raised in Grand Junction and attended schools there. She married Elpidio Gonzalez and they settled in Jerome where they raised three children. Bertha spent most of her working life as a teacher at Head Start. She enjoyed swimming, shopping and gambling. She mostly loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren.
Bertha is survived by her husband, Elpidio Gonzalez; their children, Carlos (Natalie Orosco) Gonzalez, Luis (Sofia Esquivel) Gonzalez and Moniquea (Eduardo) Garcia. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, seven sisters, three brothers and many extended family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, one sister and three brothers.
A Vigil Service with visitation will be held at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday January 2, 2013, at St. Jerome Catholic Church, 216 2nd Avenue East, Jerome.
Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Thursday January 3, 2012, also at St. Jerome Catholic Church, with Fr. Mauricio Medina presiding. Interment will follow in the Jerome Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.