Bernadette was born in LaJunta, Colorado to parents Edward and Rachel Gallegos on August 21, 1955. Bernadette was married to Byron Thill Sr. On February 11, 1972 and have 3 surviving children Byron Jr., Brenda and Brian. Also 11 surviving grandchildren Phillip, Andy, Alysa, Rachel, Andrew, Bradley, Fabian, Aliya, Malaki, Gabriella and Amelia. As well as 5 great grandchildren Ryland, Sawyer, Miles, Charleigh and Sylas. Bernadette is also survived by brother Sonny and sisters Delores, Christina and Anna as well as many nieces and nephews.
Bernadette was employed through the US Postal Service where she worked as a Review Clerk she retired after 27 years of service.
Bernadette is preceded in death by her husband Byron Thill, parents Edward and Rachel Gallegos, brother Rueben Gallegos and sisters Connie Gallegos and Ernestine Arguello as well as her niece Shonnette Bermudez