Yolanda “JoJo” Burke

Yolanda “JoJo” (nee Cano) Burke
September 5, 1951 – November 6, 2023

Yolanda “JoJo” Burke, 72, of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Micaela Fierro and Domingo Cano.

Wife of George Burke; loving mother of Juan (Donna) Garza and daughter Mary (Joe) Rose; adoring grandmother of Daniel (Kayla) Rose and Emilie & Alex Garza; dear great grandmother of Carter, Lucas & Brooks Rose; sister of Ruben Cano, Cristela (Curtis) Stephens, Gilbert Jr. (Kim) Fierro, Terri MacDermott, Rosario (Randy) Overfield, Pilar (Cherie) Fierro, Enrriqueta (Brian) Bain, Roy (Gay) Cano, Ralph Cano, John Cano, Ray (Cheryl) Cano, Roberto Cano, Regina Cano Booth, and Diana (Elbie) Wilson; niece, aunt, cousin, sister-in-law and friend to many.

JoJo was a kind and giving person who enjoyed music, dancing, and playing slots at the casino, but most of all, she loved spending time with family and friends.

A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 17 Ann Ave., Valley Park, Missouri 63088.

6 Comments

  1. Laura Richardson on November 13, 2023 at 11:02 am

    Dear sweet Mary and John, What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us. You’re in our thoughts and prayers ❤️ Garry & Laura Richardson.



  2. Roy Cano on November 13, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    The beauty in her eyes and the love in heart will always be the memory on my heart of my sister. My condolences to her family for the lost of a beautiful woman. Cano Family from Texas.



  3. Terry and Lisa Halker on November 13, 2023 at 7:33 pm

    Mary & Joe,
    We are so very sorry to hear of your incredible loss. Please know that we are praying for you and your family as well as John and his family. We love you dear friends. May peace be with you.
    Terry and Lisa



  4. Kathy Becker on November 13, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    Mary & Joe,
    I am so sorry to hear of your incredible loss. Please know that your family is in our prayers. Sending hugs your way.

    Eric & Kathy Becker ( Mosley )



  5. Jeff and Cathy Wilburn on November 13, 2023 at 9:21 pm

    Mary we are so sorry for your loss. May you feel the comfort of God’s arms around you in this difficult time. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers .
    Jeff & Cathy Wilburn



  6. Gregory Adler on November 28, 2023 at 11:43 am

    I work at the nursing home that Yolanda resided at. She was a very kind and humorous woman. I loved dancing with her. Each time was so much fun. She will be missed. My deepest condolences to the family. May Yolanda’s memory be a blessing. May she rest in peace.



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