06/09/2025
A Graveside Service for Burnley “Bunny” Foster will be held at the North Side Cemetery on October 4th at 11:00 am.
The family request attendees to dress in black and white smart casual attire.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Fair Weather Foundation.
Bunny’s grandfather, Arnold “Cappy” Foster, was one of the original builders of the S.V. Fair Weather. https://fairweather.ky
Burnley Bentley “Bunny” Foster born January 25, 1950 in St. Andrew, Jamaica, passed away on August 28, 2025 in Madisonville, Louisiana. He was a beloved son, husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. He was known for his laid-back spirit, generous heart and deep love for his family.
Bunny spent his early childhood years in Cayman Brac. He moved with his family to America in 1956 and they settled in Chalmette, Louisiana in 1961. It is there that he met the love of his life, Mary Ann Ybarzabal, whom he married in 1968. Together they had one daughter, Sindy Ann Foster (Guarino).
Bunny was a hard-working, skilled carpenter and contractor who worked alongside his father and brothers for many years building a successful business of developing homes, rental properties and commercial properties in both St. Bernard Parish and the Cayman Islands. He and Mary moved back permanently to Grand Cayman in 1987 and continued the family business, along with older brother Ronnie. Bunny was most passionate about fishing, boating and drag racing. He spent most of his retirement island hopping around the Caribbean, deep sea-fishing and searching for the next best Rum bar. He was a well-respected member of the Cayman Islands Angling Club, and one of his greatest joys was mentoring young fisherman. Bunny lived life to the fullest. He loved sharing his island with visiting family and friends, hosting big cookouts, and making everyone feel welcomed at his Rum Point home.
Bunny is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Mary Ann Ybarzabal Foster; his beloved daughter, Sindy Foster Guarino and son-in-law, Gerald Guarino, who he admired greatly. He adored his grandchildren, Matthew Raymond Carbajal and Marisa Mary Guarino; and great-grandchildren Amelia Rae, Bentley Edward, and Sophie Jayne Carbajal, who all knew him as “Papa”. He was a loving brother to siblings Ronald Berkeley Foster (Joyce), Donna Foster Campbell (Bruce), and Lonnie Clifton Foster. He was a cherished uncle to nieces and nephews, Stacy Foster Rodriguez (Henry), Christie Foster Serigne (Beau), Randall Foster Martin (Katie) and Andrew Berkeley Martin (Elena). And lastly, he was lovingly known as “Pops” and adored by Brayden and Ava Philpott.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Berkeley & Selena Foster and his great-nephew, Gage Garcia.
Bunny leaves behind a legacy of love and good vibes to all who were blessed to know and love him. He had a vast array of friends that he considered family and cousins that he kept in touch with daily. He will be terribly missed by his family, friends and community.
May his soul rest in everlasting peace.
