Olga Mary Burns
April 28, 1935 ~ March 18, 2020
Olga Mary Burns, a resident of New Braunfels, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Elan Westpointe Assisted Living in New Braunfels at the age of 84. Olga was born on April 28, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Peter Guerrero and Concepcion Rueda Guerrero. She later married (Edward) Keith Burns, III, who preceded Olga in death on March 12, 1974. During her professional career, Olga was employed as a social worker. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Keith, and by her sister, Josephine Guerrero Smith. Survivors include her son, Mathew S. Burns and wife, E’Lisa; daughters, Kathleen Dvorak and fiancée, Andrew Chaves and Teresa R. Burns; grandchildren, Nicholas K. Burns and wife, Jenny, Joleen D. Burns, Andrew Zuniga, Tommy Coleman and fiancée, Kayla and Ashleigh Mundle and husband, Kevin; great-grandchildren, Finn Zuniga, Claudia Castillo, Arnold Castillo, Michelle Garcia, Gabriel Coleman, Colin Mundle, Simon Mundle and Edwin Mundle. Due to COVID-19, graveside services for Mrs. Burns will be private, reserved for immediate family only. Thank you for your understanding.
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Dear sweet Mom, I miss you so much already. Thank you for all the years of love and support. I love you so much. Also, thank you so much to Kenny Lux and Lux Funneral Home for your compassion and your amazing attention to all details during this very difficult time, including all the complexities created by Covid-19. Kathy Dvorak Daughter to Olga Burns
She’s now with her beloved Precious kitty.
Thank you Jenny for loading all these wonderful photos.
To mom’s friends, Fort Sam Houston Cemetery limits flower arrangements to only three. If you are contemplating flowers, perhaps instead, make a memorial gift to one of your favorite charities in Olga Burns’ memory. She loved animals. Charities that take care of animals might be a good option. Thank you for being a friend to my mother. She was very loved and will be greatly missed.
Mom loved her life. With all her heart she loved her family, her home, her work, her pets\out pets, our accomplishments…. She took great pride in the happy things & achievements, even the little ones, of her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. We will never have someone else cheering us on like Mom did. She seemed so tiny & fragile but she weathered so many hardships & challenges. We always underestimated her. When Dad died a tragic death years ago we didn’t think she would pick up the reigns & carry on as well as she did. When she battled cancer we didn’t know she’d pull through like she did. When I was in the hospital in critical condition we didn’t know she would handle it so stoically. We didn’t know if she could survive the death of her long time companion, Precious the cat. We wanted her to learn to play electronic Scrabble but we didn’t think she could. She ended up beating us all. Near the end we weren’t sure she’d make it to her grand son’s college graduation but she was there. I wish the last one she could have done too, her intention to return home from assisted living. She loved us all so much. I was her baby. No one ever loves you like your Mom loves you.
I had the pleasure of working with Olga at Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital. She was a great mentor and devoted social worker. I have so mnay good memories of tbise times. My condolences to you all. She loved her family and especially treasured her grandchildren. Adele Giles
Thank you Adele, she always spoke so highly of you. She continued through the years to sleep with the furry stuffed rabbit you have her when she had surgery. Now I am sleeping with it as it makes me feel closer to her.
Olga Burns was my mother in law for over 30 years . She was my friend and I cared for her very much. Although we had our ups and downs they never stopped my feelings for her. I can still see her sitting in her favorite chair with her cat nearby. I will miss you old friend. Rad Hansen
Mom always worried about you & cheered for you just like she did for the rest of us.
I worked with Olga at Warm Springs and enjoyed the time we shared. She was a lovely lady who cared about her family and all the folks she was able to assist. I am sending condolences to her family, but please know she is in heaven with her Savior. In His name, Cecelia
Mom loved her work so much. You were obviously a part of that. Thank you for your kind post.