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Esperanza "Hope" Bermejo Garcia

Dec 20, 1928 – Sep 25, 2025

Service Details

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 noon in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Fr. Juan Manuel Camacho officiating. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in St. Lucy Church on Friday, Oct. 3rd, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Inurnment will take place at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 6th, at Holy Cross Cemetery – Hwy 32.  

RACINE – Esperanza “Hope” Bermejo Garcia, age 96, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of her family, on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Esperanza was born in Fort Worth, Texas on December 20, 1928 to the late Manuel Bermejo and Julia Guerrero. Her family was always absolute top priority, but also worked as a seamstress at Badger Uniform and Rainfair. With incredible amount of faith, especially close to her Blessed Virgin Mary, Esperanza was a longtime & devoted member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and opening up her home every weekend for family & friends to gather. When her home was full…..Esperanza’s heart was full.

Surviving are her children, Raymundo C. (Virginia) Garcia, Jr.; Mary E. (Manuel J.) Gonzales, Claudia A. (Parvez) Awan; and Sylvia (Robert) Rosko; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren & 2 great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Josephine Bermejo; nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.

In addition to her parents, Esperanza was greeted in Heaven by her beloved husband, Raymundo C. Garcia, Sr. (who passed away in 1991); granddaughter, Grace Hope Garcia Schultz; brothers, Henry (Isabelle) Bermejo, Carlos Bermejo & Severo (Grace) Bermejo; sisters, Mary (Meliton) Mata & Jessie Bermejo.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 noon in St. Lucy Catholic Church, 3101 Drexel Avenue, with Fr. Juan Manuel Camacho officiating. A luncheon will follow. Visitation will be in St. Lucy Church on Friday, Oct. 3rd, from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon. Inurnment will take place at 12:00 noon on Monday, October 6th, at Holy Cross Cemetery – Hwy 32.  

Guestbook Entries

  1. Raymundo Garcia Jr. says

    Love you Mom!😪Say hi to Mija,Pops and all the Familia. My heart is broken again. Be Happy!

    Jr.

  2. Laura Knudsen says

    So sorry to hear. I enjoyed working with Hope for PT. She was a sweet lady. My sincere condolences

  3. Anonymous says

    Are condolences to the Garcia family she was a lovely lady she will be missed sending prayers
    Gloria and Roy Villarreal

  4. Efrain and Janie Martinez says

    Our sincere condolences go out to Esperanza’s family. “Hope” has been taken into God’s kingdom to purposefully relieve her of earthly pain and to co-exist in blissful comfort alongside those loved ones who previously surrendered to God’s will. May they all rest in peace 🙏

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Thank you for an exceptional service for our mother – Juan Munoz

My siblings and I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to plan a funeral for our beloved mother – Juana Munoz. During this difficult time, we were fortunate enough to come across a funeral home that truly went above and beyond what was expected. Their attention to detail and dedication to ensuring our comfort and safety throughout the entire process was truly remarkable.

From the moment we stepped foot into the funeral home, we were greeted with warmth and compassion. The staff members, but specifically Mark was incredibly understanding and empathetic, making us feel at ease during such a challenging time. Mark took the time to listen to our needs and wishes, and his guidance and support were invaluable.

One aspect that truly stood out was Mark’s meticulous attention to detail. He paid close attention to every aspect of the funeral arrangements, ensuring that nothing was overlooked. From the floral arrangements to the music selection, every detail was carefully considered and executed flawlessly. Mark even noticed that the temperature in the room was getting warm and promptly adjusted it to ensure our comfort.

What impressed me the most was their commitment to our safety. Mark and his team took every precaution to ensure that our family and guests were protected throughout the entire process. From the funeral home to the cemetery, Mark made sure that all safety measures were in place, including providing hand sanitizers, and even arranging for additional staff members to assist with crowd control.

Furthermore, Mark’s professionalism and organization was evident in every aspect of the funeral service. He coordinated seamlessly with the cemetery staff, ensuring a smooth transition from the funeral home to the final resting place. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence truly made a difference in our overall experience.

In addition to their exceptional service, the funeral home also provided us with resources and support beyond the funeral itself. They offered grief counseling services and connected us with local support groups, which proved to be invaluable during our grieving process.

Overall, we cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional service provided by Mark and broader Draeger Langendorf team. Their attention to detail, commitment to our safety, and genuine compassion made a difficult time a little more bearable. I highly recommend their services to anyone in need of funeral arrangements, as they truly go above and beyond to ensure that every detail is taken care of and that families are supported throughout the entire process.

– Epifanio and The Munoz Family

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