Karis L. Bernardo of Saratoga passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2019 at her home with her loving family and friends at her side. She was 59. Karis was born in Richland, WA on March 10, 1960, daughter of John and Darlene Tverberg. She is the wife of Jay Bernardo whom she married on September 7, 1985. Following her schooling in San Diego, CA, she met her loving husband, Jay while they were working in the airline industry in the early 1980s. As a devoted member of Grace Fellowship Church in Latham, she started the original Childrens Ministry in 1993, and was instrumental in the leadership of the Womens Ministry. She was an avid reader, an articulate teacher, and an amazing gardener and cook. She will be remembered by the love she poured into each person, especially her adoring family, and most of all, her love for Jesus that was evident in all she did. In addition to her parents and husband Jay, she is survived by her beloved children, Jason Bernardo, Jessica (Andrew) Stewart and Brett Bernardo, her brothers, Michael Tverberg and Eric (Alicia) Tverberg. She is also survived by her extended family and a host of close friends. Karis family would like to thank Kathy, Carolyn, Karen, Jane, Tina, Jamie, Dr. Darly and the staff of Community Hospice for their exceptional and loving care. Relatives and friends may call from 4-8:00pm on Friday, October 4, 2019 at Grace Fellowship Church, 20 Delatour Road, Watervliet. Funeral service will be conducted Saturday, October 5 in the church at 10:00am. Interment will follow in the family plot in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to lifewater.org in loving memory of Karis Bernardo. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com Visitation Grace Fellowship Church Friday, October 04, 2019 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM 20 Delatour Road Watervliet, NY 12189 Funeral Service Grace Fellowship Church Saturday, October 05, 2019 10:00 AM 20 Delatour Road Watervliet, NY 12189 Graveside Service Memory Gardens Saturday, October 05, 2019 12:00 PM 983 Watervliet Shaker Rd Albany, NY 12205