Daughter to Elvira Briceno and Marselino Briceno. Irene later married beloved husband Frank Balderama and together they had 4 children. She worked for many years as a seamstress and later became a cook for Salem Christian Home. Until she retired. Irene is preceded in death by both parents, husband, 2 brothers and 1 sister. She is survived by her 4 children, 2 sisters, 15 grandkids, and 10 great-grandchildren.