Alejandro "Alex" Garcia Bernal, passed away on Sept. 2 in Fresno at the age of 70.

Alex Bernal was born on Oct. 11, 1949 in Progress, TX. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1968 and joined the U.S. Navy, serving from 1969-70 in the Vietnam War.

Bernal worked for the Facilities Department for 24 years. He took great pride serving the Athletics Department, which included Bulldog Stadium, Bennett Stadium at Beiden Field and the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. His love for his work came in the form of volunteering as a chain gang member (marking down and distance) during the football season and it turned him into a season ticket holder until he passed.

He is survived by his wife Guadalupe; daughter Kathleen; son Thomas; grandchildren Jackleen, Jazmine, JT, Logan; and great-grandchildren Audrey and Micheal.

Services were held on Sept. 11. A GoFundMe was set up for his family.