Bernadette "Bernie" San Pedro Hernandez (nee Bayot) (died June 1, 2013 at age 55) was Bruno Mars' mother.
Biography[]
Early life[]
Bernadette was born in Manila, Philippines. She moved to Hawaii with her family in 1968. [1]
Career[]
Bernadette was a former singer.[2]
Death[]
Early on June 1, 2013, Saturday at the age of 55 Bernadette died of a brain aneurysm at a medical center in Honolulu.[3] Bruno spoke about the sudden death of his mother, saying "So thankful for all the love during the most difficult time in my life. I'll be back on my feet again soon. That's what mom wants."
Bruno on His Late Mother[]
“The woman who taught you to love, showed you what a woman is supposed to be … When that goes away, a little more than half your heart goes away with it."
“You just gotta know that she’s with me everywhere I go … It’s something that you can’t imagine — the pain and the things that you keep going back to: ‘I wish I would’ve done this or said this.’ You just have to see life differently. It shows you the real importance of life. Nothing else matters in this world but family and your loved ones.”
"She’s more than my music. If I could trade music to have her back, I would. I always hear her say, ‘Keep going and keep doing it.’” [4]