Samuel Eric Bernal, 31 of Greeley, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026.

Samuel was born on July 1, 1995 to Jacob Sam Bernal and Naomi Garcia of Greeley. Samuel grew up in Greeley and graduated from Greeley Central High School in 2013.

Samuel had a passion for fishing at a very young age and continued fishing all his life. He would take his nephew fishing all the time through all hours of the night. He enjoyed scratching lottery tickets with his grandpa, playing video games, collecting Spider-Man comics, and spending time with his dog, Bella, whom he loved with his whole heart. He later married Payton Norris and became a dad to a beautiful daughter named Saylem.

Samuel is survived by his daughter, Saylem Martin; wife, Payton Bernal; parents, Jacob Bernal, Naomi Garcia , and Dave Lopez of Colorado; sister, Erica Bernal; nephew, Nathaniel Bernal; sister, Cristin Lopez; brother, David Lopez; grandparents, Richard and Angelina Verusso, and Eloise Ruybal; and aunt, Tina Gutierrez.

He was preceded in death by grandfather, Ernest Bernal; grandparents, Richard and Mary Delgado; and niece, Alayna Bernal

Samuel was loved by many, with his charm, laughter, and big heart.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Please do not come earlier and allow the immediate family to have private time. There will be a few speaking at the viewing at 6:00 p.m. sharp.

Please feel free to wear your cowboy boots, favorite flannel, like he always wore, or anything that would bring a smile to my brother’s face. Cremation to follow.

Thank you for your continued love and support.