Mary Helen Kliesen
Born June 18, 1946
Passed away August 19, 2013

Mary was born to her parents Emmett Roscoe and Peggy Jean Lyda in Bakersfield, California. Her family soon relocated back to San Bernardino, California where Mary attended St. Bernadine Catholic School. She later graduated from Rialto High School.

Mary enjoyed hosting gatherings of family and friends. She loved caring for animals and donated to many organizations of animal sanctuaries and shelters. Mary enjoyed gardening in her spare time and taking trips to the Animal Park and Zoo.

She always prayed for family and friends, animals, and those less fortunate.

Mary is survived by her husband Dennis, son David and his wife Diana, and two sons Nicholas and Dawson. She will be remembered and missed by many friends she had made throughout her life.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on August 27, 2013 at St. Kilian Catholic Church in Mission Viejo, California. Mary will be laid to rest at Ascension Cemetery in The Guardian Angel Mausoleum.