Steve Bernardi

In Memory of Steve Bernardi

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Steve Bernardi, who died peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather.

Steve graduated from Hartshorne High School in 1955 and attended various colleges and universities. Most of his life was spent working at the Pittsburg County Water Authority. He helped construct the building in which the water plant still stands today. Later, Steve transitioned to working at the Army Ammunition Plant. He maintained the quality of the drinking water both for Pittsburg County and the Army Ammunition Plant. Prior to working in Oklahoma he worked in California and New Mexico.

Steve was a man of many talents.  He loved to negotiate for a new car, usually getting the best of the salesman. While working a full-time job, Steve also maintained a herd of cattle. Working cattle with Steve was always interesting, especially when he had the help of his three daughters, Dawn Anna, Janice, and Cynthia. He was the ultimate girl dad before “girl dad” was a thing.

Steve and his wife, Norma, stayed very active during their 62 years of marriage. They enjoyed dancing at the VFW, traveling, working out, and taking many trips to Carlsbad, New Mexico, the place where their love story began. 

Steve spent his life surrounded by a loving family and many friends, never meeting a stranger. He always had a smile and something positive to say to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Norma; children, Janice Weaver and Cynthia Valenzuela. He also leaves behind five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Dawn Anna Nightengale; five brothers, Johnny, George, Clifford, Ray, and Roy Bernardi; his parents, John and Nellie Bernardi; along with various other family members.

The family will be receiving visitors Monday, Aug 11, 2025 at Adamson Baptist Church, located on Adamson Road, from 5pm to 7pm.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025 at Saint Joseph’s Catholic Church, 290 NW Church Street, Krebs, OK.  

Pallbearers are Brian Weaver, Shay Calvert, Kyle Bernardi, Tobe Irwin, Jeff Irwin, and Randy Irwin. Honorary Pallbearers are Jimmy Weaver, Joe Benedict, Frank Bernardi, Thomas Irwin, and Mickey Nolan.