Sylvia Cynthia Hillburn, 77, of Ventura, CA, passed away on July 28, 2024, surrounded by the love of her grandchildren. Sylvia Brietzke was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada to Robert and Ann Brietzke on December 11, 1946.
Sylvia married Rick Hillburn and together had a beautiful daughter, Michelle Lorine, on February 15, 1973. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. For over 50 years, Sylvia was a faithful Jehovah’s Witness who devoted her time to spreading the word of God to her community.
She enjoyed spending time with her loved ones, cooking, sewing, and crafting, passing along her talent to the generations that followed her.
Sylvia is survived by her sisters; Darlene Berenty and Marie Pantazoplos, Grandchildren; Ahnjuli Hillburn, Qayshia Hillburn, Kyira Burwell and Benjamin Lewis Burwell III, and Great Grandchildren; Nevaeh Zamarripa, Leilani Zamarripa and Winter Rodriguez.
She will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her grandchildren wish to express their deepest love and affection for her as she indeed made their life worthwhile. May Sylvia find peace and comfort in being reunited with her parents and daughter, Michelle.