Born in Oriente, Cuba, Berta was the loving daughter of Luis and Magdalena Chavez. She was the eldest of ten children. In 1956, she moved to the United States looking for a better way of life for her family. She lived in Miami, Florida where she resided most of her life. She worked tirelessly to make sure her daughter received a Catholic education and good upbringing. Berta was a very religious person and had a strong faith in God. She was a hard worker, who never forgot her family back home in Cuba. She always made sure they were taken care of the best she could.
Berta was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her life was dedicated to her family. She had a special gift for cooking and everyone who knew her will have their own special dish they will remember her by. We will always remember her in her happy place, cooking in her kitchen. Berta is truly loved and will be deeply missed. She has left a beautiful legacy for her family and they will rejoice when they one day meet again in Heaven.
She is survived by her daughter, Babette Estrada, two sisters, three brothers, three grandchildren, Luis Estrada, Anabelle Marin and Evette Estrada, six great grandchildren.
A Visitation beginning promptly at 9:30 AM and Mass of Christian burial beginning at 10:00 AM will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Little Havana. Flowers may be sent to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 2987 W Flagler Street, Miami, FL on Thursday. All flowers must be sent to church by Thursday, August 20, 2020.
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