Obituaries

It is with a heavy heart that the family of Shirley Ann Burks announces her passing after a five year long battle with liver disease as of October 23, 2017 at the age of 57. Best described as a lover of lottery tickets, high heels, make-up, and oldies, Shirley will be fondly remembered for her infectious smile, sense of humor, and endless devotion to both family and friends. Shirley will live forever in the heart of her adoring husband and partner of 30 years Roman Montalvo, as well as her two children Carlos and Isiah Montalvo. Shirley is also survived by her brother Steve Burks and sisters Dolores Ortega, Dora Romero, and Jennifer Inguanzo, and will be missed by numerous cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. She is preceded in death by her loving parents Dolores and Hal Burks.

Memorial services are planned for Friday November 3rd 2017 beginning at 4:00 PM at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Boulevard in Fremont, California.