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Thursday, January 1, 1970
Heritage Fellowship Church
2501 Fox Mill Road
Reston, Virginia, United States
Service Time: 12:00 PM
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Jannie Grant posted a condolence
Friday, August 25, 2017
Ms. Bernice was a lovely lady, full of grace, kindness and intelligence. She and I sang together in the Chorale and we always greeted each other with a smile when we saw each other (outside of the practive). Her smile and amazing enthusiasim will be missed this season but her loving and kind spirit will remain forever in my heart. Heaven is blessed with another angel returning home.
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Sandra Edwards posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
I knew Bernice from our work at the Library. I am so sorry to hear of her passing, she will be missed. She was so thoughtful and kind and always had an encouraging word for me. She was especially sweet when she heard of my Mother's passing. I will miss her. My prayers and heartfelt condolences to you.
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Shola Matthews-Aroloye uploaded photo(s)
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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Sweet God Mother and God Son at the White House Easter Egg Hunt. So caring and so loving.
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Ngozi Onye posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
Bernice Reyes-Akinbileje, you will be so missed here in the Library of Congress but more so by me your good friend Ngozi. This sad news was so sudden to me and a shock of lost.
I have known you since 1991 when I came to the Library and we welcomed each other as sisters. You will be wholeheartedly missed as we mourn your departure to The Lord in Heaven where the Angels of The Lord await your arrival.
May God console the Reyes and Akinbileje families, especially Yomi and Kemi (the children) and give you all the fortitude to bear her loss. Bernice was a very lovable spirited child of God.
May Bernice's soul and the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God Rest In Peace Amen.
Ngozi Onye.
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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
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Anty Bernice during her last visit to her God Son. That beautiful smile.
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Alexandria Reyes uploaded photo(s)
Monday, July 24, 2017
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Ayodele & Rhoda Eniafe lit a candle
Friday, July 21, 2017
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We are sadden by your loss and rejoicing in the life that she lived as well as the good examples she set for us all. She was an epitome of Christ-like woman.
Our prayers is for the family members left behind; May the Lord of Grace and Mercy comfort you and strengthen you all.
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Eniafe's Family
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Alexandria Reyes uploaded photo(s)
Friday, July 21, 2017
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Eric and Shola Aroloye lit a candle
Thursday, July 20, 2017
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May your gentle soul continue to rest in perfect peace.
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The Aroloyes posted a condolence
Thursday, July 20, 2017
Aunty Bernice,
We can not thank you enough for your love. You were indeed a loving Aunty, and a Sweet Mother. From the first day we met in 1999, you have always being so loving, so kind, and generous to all of us. You always prayed with us, and prayed for us.
When Tobi was born, we could not think of a better God Mother for him. Thank you for been an Awesome God Mommy to Tobi. You will for ever live in our hearts. We are missing your beautiful and reassuring smile. We are know you are with God.
We are blessed that we were able to show you love while you were here with us. We just wish we had more time to shower you with more love, before the Lord called you home. Thank you for been a Woman of God.
We give all the glory to God for your life. You were Christ like in the way you loved us.
Rest in perfect peace Aunty Bernice. Rest in the Lord our Sweet Angel.
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Dr. Tayo and Mrs. Edore Akintoba lit a candle
Thursday, July 20, 2017
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May your guiding spirit, shine perpetually on your family.
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Dr. Tayo and Mrs. Edore Akintoba posted a condolence
Thursday, July 20, 2017
It was an honor and delightful pleasure knowing you and marking many memorable occassions with you and the family. We join our extended family in celebrating your life and we thank God for your many accomplishments and for your family.
We bid you God's Speed on your eternal journey to our makers Perpetual Kingdom.
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Roy Kopeikin posted a condolence
Thursday, July 20, 2017
All Glory to God, which was the life style of my dear friend Bernice. She prayed for me and my wife and asked me to pray for her and Steve. That was months ago, in early 2017. But she had met Ana my wife at Heritage years ago and they greatly enjoyed speaking in Spanish. Over the last year or so, Bernice was asking me, how was Ana – who as an ordained Hispanic minister was, and is, always very busy with her business for money and her church business which always takes first priority. Ana prayed every day for Bernice since she learned of the disease in her body.
Led to heritage in fall winter 2010, in 2011 I was introduced Heritage evangelism by Eric Kelly, another dear friend of Bernice. Then I began praying with the Intercessory prayer team at the old Temporary Temple. This is how I met Bernice. I met Steve because he liked how I sang in the choir, and I liked him very much, how he sometimes dressed in African like robes to church. Steve took a photo of me in my choir robe and framed it and gave it to me. I still have it in my study and often view it fondly.
In the Heritage bible study Sunday class, Bernice was mentoring me with ideas to improve my Spanish. She was also expecting me to mentor others and gave me little hints a few times a month. This work bore fruit at Hour of Power when I sang the song below as my testimony two months ago. Then on June 24 when I ministered at St Stevens, I organized a bilingual preach with a bilingual pastor who just “happened to be” at our prayer table, at the right time for me to invite him to preach that day.
On June 25 at bible study, we were told about Bernice’s hospice; and very sad I went to her home with Eric Kelly and his daughter. When I saw how weak Bernice was, I became surprised by the strength of her handshake, and told her so. Then I calmly explained that we’d had our first ever bilingual preach for Heritage, and she raised her right arm in a kind of victory celebration. She realized that her work in me was paying off, and this infused me with a desire to find powerful Hispanic healers who would heal her.
As you know, this was not God’s plan. She is home with Him, relaxed and healed in His presence; I can feel it now, even if it brings tears to my eyes right now as well.
We pray to God, “Break my heart the way we break yours …when we sin.” We have to be careful what we pray for because if we need it He gives it to us.
So Ana and I will cry in our private place and “won’t let the sun catch us crying…” So I have lost a dear friend, for a short while. You have lost a beloved family member. But we will all see her again. It just hurts us right now and God will fill us and bring us closer to Him. He is so wise, He loves us so much. He is so faithful. So please see the Hispanic worship song below, where we tell God how faithful he is and that there is no one like him. He is incomparable in His wisdom. Yes, I hurts, but it is with a real heart that I never had before I knew Him. So, like Bernice, I give Him all the Glory and Honor till eternity. God bless you all.
With my tears falling, please see below the lyrics of TU FIDELIDAD, sung by Marcus Witt on YouTube: “Your faithfulness” TU FIDELIDAD:
TU FIDELIDAD ES GRANDE
TU FIDELIDAD INCOMPARABLE ES
NADIE COMO TU BENDITO DIOS
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
TU FIDELIDAD ES GRANDE
TU FIDELIDAD INCOMPARABLE ES
NADIE COMO TU BENDITO DIOS
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
TU FIDELIDAD ES GRANDE
TU FIDELIDAD INCOMPARABLE ES
NADIE COMO TU BENDITO DIOS
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
TU FIDELIDAD ES GRANDE
TU FIDELIDAD INCOMPARABLE ES
NADIE COMO TU BENDITO DIOS
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
TU FIDELIDAD ES GRANDE
TU FIDELIDAD INCOMPARABLE ES
NADIE COMO TU BENDITO DIOS
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
GRANDE ES TU FIDELIDAD
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Carroll Johnson-Welsh posted a condolence
Thursday, July 20, 2017
A beautiful soul has left our physical presence. Bernice was a professional and carried that ethic in everything that she did. She will be missed.
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Debbie Oguns posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
Aunt Bernice,
Thinking about you and at peace knowing you are in a better place. Words alone cannot express the adoration I felt towards you so in remembrance this song exemplifies my feelings about you.
“You've been so kind and generous
I don't know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
For your selflessness, my admiration
And for everything you've done
You know I'm bound...
I'm bound to thank you for it
You've been so kind and generous
I don't know how you keep on giving
For your kindness I'm in debt to you
And I never could have come this far without you
So for everything you've done
You know I'm bound...
I'm bound to thank you for it
I want to thank you
For so many gifts
You gave with love and tenderness
I want to thank you
I want to thank you
For your generosity
The love and the honesty
That you gave me
I want to thank you
Show my gratitude
My love and my respect for you
I want to thank you
I want to...
Thank you
Thank you
Thank you”
(Natalie Merchant – Kind & Generous)
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Zaundra F COLE posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
To the family: The God of love and peace shall be with you....2 Corinthians 13:11
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Zaundra F COLE lit a candle
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Dr. Angelita Reyes uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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Dr. Angelita Reyes uploaded photo(s)
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
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The family of Bernice Sindia Reyes- Akinbileje uploaded a photo
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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Eve Ferguson posted a symbolic gesture
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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My sadness over the loss of my dear friend, prayer partner and constant intercessor is only relieved by my knowledge that she is in Heaven now. I chose the Bible because Bernice always had her Bible handy to read a scripture, share a scripture and she gave me a lovely Bible as a gift that I will always treasure. The Bible was her playbook. She knew chapter and verse, and always had one on the ready for any situation that arose. And she was selfless, always praying for others even when she was gravely ill. She would not put that burden on anyone, even though we wish we had known that our time with her was waning. May you rest in Eternal Peace, Bernice. We love you and your memory will bring a smile to many a face, echoing the beautiful smile that was always on yours.
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Amanda Donaldson Founder (Feed My Sheep Ministries, Inc.) posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
May our heavenly Father comfort you in the days ahead in the physical absence of your dear loved one, Sister Bernice. I am so thankful that our paths crossed in this life and that she was an awesome prayer warrior (I am a recipient of them)! She was not ashamed of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and would take your hands in the corridors of this Library of Congress, and pray a powerful and anointed prayer over you.
I too will miss her and the encouraging words she imparted in me as she was going through her own struggles in this life; however, glory be to God, blessed is the dead that die in the Lord for she fought a good fight and kept the faith! No more sickness nor disease, nothing but joy and peace in the presence of the Lord!!!!!
Prayerfully,
Evangelist Amanda Donaldson-Jones
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Valerie Grasso posted a condolence
Tuesday, July 18, 2017
To the family and friends of Bernice,
Bernice is and was a woman with a heart for God. She founded the Sisters of Light/Ladies of Light prayer group and we met every Thursday at 12 noon for many, many years. She was our leader. She guided our group. She was so warm, welcoming and always prepared. The light shone through her and she radiated the joy that comes from knowing and serving God. She loved her family and prayed for them unceasingly. She was a true intercessor that was on her knees asking God to bless others before herself. My heart is broken. I loved this woman. May her soul find rest. To say she lived a life well-served would not do her the justice that she richly deserved.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
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Phillip B. Brogsdale posted a condolence
Monday, July 17, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Bernice. We were colleagues at the Library of Congress in the Congressional Research Service, Domestic Social Policy Division, when I worked in the Health Section with her before 2001. We had the same supervisor. She was a very pleasant person. We always had pleasant conversations. She will be missed.
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Saturday, July 15, 2017
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Edmonds Family posted a condolence
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Your smile, kind gestures, spiritual fortitude, and beautiful spirit will never be forgotten. You will be missed.. without a doubt you are in a heaven with God and watching over us all. Rest In Peace in His arms and know how much you are loved.
With Love, Steve, Grace and Betty
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Saturday, July 15, 2017
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We will forever be Los Reyes.
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Saturday, July 15, 2017
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Our big sis, spiritual advisor, prayer intercessor. We can go on & on about how beautiful you are -THANK YOU and we LOVE YOU!
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Saturday, July 15, 2017
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Now that you went home, I here Missing You! All of Me loves All of You!
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Christie C posted a condolence
Saturday, July 15, 2017
My condolences for your loss. Please continue to draw strength and comfort from the One who generously supplies it. "Through prayer and supplication let your petitions be made known to God"....and he will give you peace. (Philippians 4:6)
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Glenn Reyes lit a candle
Saturday, July 15, 2017
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My sister Bernice was a beautiful woman and person on the outside and within. Such eyes and always with such a smile. She was a Christian who had an unblemished faith in God who taught me so much of His Word more than anyone else. Her presence shall always be with me.
She is absent from the body and present with the Lord in peace and happiness.
As always much love sis.
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