Wed May 14 04:30:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Angels’ Jansen Honors Late Mother with Heartfelt Mother’s Day Tribute**
Los Angeles Angels closer Kenley Jansen paid a touching tribute to his mother, Bernadette Jansen, on Mother’s Day, marking her first since her passing in March. Jansen announced his mother’s death on Instagram earlier this year, expressing his love and grief.
On Sunday, he shared another heartfelt message on Threads, reflecting on the emotions he felt and the void left by her absence. “Feeling emotional, but also happy for You!!! This time I couldn’t get up and physically tell you happy Mother’s Day. Every day goes by I’m missing you like crazy, but I know You live in my heart for the rest of my life, and I wanna tell you happy Mother’s Day in heaven, Mom . I love You ❤️❤️❤️,” Jansen wrote.
Jansen’s dedication to his family was evident last year when he rushed home to Curaçao due to his mother’s health scare. He even built a gym in Curaçao during the offseason to continue his training while remaining close to his mother and family. During the same challenging time, Jansen’s father suffered a stroke, placing additional strain on the family.
The tribute comes as Jansen enjoys a successful season with the Angels after signing a one-year, $10 million deal this past offseason.
*This article was written by Nelson Espinal for Angels on SI.*
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