Amparo (Escobar) Buritica 85, of Lexington, SC., formerly of Salem, died at 7:52 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at her home with family surrounding her. She was born on October 1, 1933 in Colombia, South America, the daughter of Antonio Escobar and Maria (Velez) Escobar.

She was a home maker, Catholic by faith, liked to cook traditional meals, loved spending time with her husband and the family. She moved to Salem, from Colombia in 1973, then to SC.

She is survived by her husband Jorge Buritica, whom she married on August 18, 1952, her children: George M. (wife: Yoneko) Buritica Los Angeles, CA., Maria T.(husband: Mike) Moore of Salem, OH., Gloria C. (husband: Karl) Jenkinson Columbia, SC, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and two sisters in South America.

Amparo was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters and 2 brothers. The family has chosen to not have any services at this time. The Buritica family trusted the care of Amparo to the Greenisen family of Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services, Salem, OH. Please use the guestbook to convey condolences to the family.