Maria Esther Burns

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother of five and grandmother of four, Maria “Mari” Burns, on December 14th, of pancreatic cancer at the age of 61. Mari was born on October 23, 1959 in Cuba to the late Grecia Perez and Armando Prado. She was a long time resident of Southern California.

Not only was she a devoted wife and beloved mother, Mari also taught at local elementary schools for twenty three years, providing hundreds of kids with a welcoming atmosphere and well-rounded education. She retired just last spring to spend more time with her grandchildren. Mari enjoyed the ocean, animals and spending time with her family. She was known for her hospitality, caring nature, and lipstick kisses.

Mari is survived by her husband of forty years, Timothy Burns; Daughters, Jennifer, Patricia (Joseph) Bell, Kathleen (Christopher) Tiesiera and Michelle (Jeffrey) Vickerman; Son, Timothy Jr.; Grandchildren, Grace, Christopher, Eleanor and Penelope; Sisters, Grecia (Scott) Lowe and Rosa Maria (Edward) Gutierrez; Uncle, Gil (Esther) Perez; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mari will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her loving spirit.

Private services will be held on January 5, 2021. Internment at Oak Park Cemetery in Claremont, California