Antonia Balderaz, 82, of Pasadena, Texas passed away November 1, 2019 with her beloved children and family by her side. She was born in Yorktown, Texas to Felix and Paula Munoz on September 2, 1937. Along with her parents, Antonia was preceded in death by her loving husband Leonel Balderaz whom she just recently lost in 2018. Her broken heart couldn't wait to reunite with the love of her life of more than 50 years. She also reunited with her grandchildren Victoria Castillo Benitez and Rolando Ramirez who also preceded her death in 2014 and 2015.
Mrs. Balderaz is survived by her seven children Diane Heil and spouse Brian Heil, Leo Balderaz Jr. and spouse Letty Balderaz, Melinda Gonzalez and spouse Javier Gonzalez, Michelle Garcia and spouse Armando Garcia, Lori Castillo and spouse Victor Castillo, Marissa Salazar and spouse John Salazar, Christy Velasquez and spouse Gabriel Velasquez. She is also survived by 19 grandkids, 17 great grandkids and one fur baby which was her companion Nikita Lynn.
Antonia was a proud home-maker who always made sure her children and husband were the center of her world. She loved to sew, play crossword puzzles, loved to dance, plant beautiful flowers in her garden, and what brought great joy to her life was watching her grandchildren play the sport they loved. On her sickest days, she would still find the strength and energy to go cheer them on at their sporting events. Nothing would stop her from being their biggest fan. Mrs. Balderaz also had a special calling from the Lord. She was a faithful prayer warrior for anyone who needed it. You would find her at hospitals or homes praying over sick babies and people who were needing her prayer and healing. She used this gift the Lord gave her so delicately and with such honor.
She proudly served and volunteered at Lakewood church with our father every single Sunday for approximately 10 years. It gave her such joy to wear her name badge and honor the Lord in his home. Special thank you to Dodie Osteen for continuously praying with our Mother during her final days in the hospital and comforting the Balderaz family during the mourning of both parents.
The Balderaz family have so many people to thank because without you all, this journey would have been much more difficult. To the entire 7th floor medical staff including the ICU unit and chaplain-THANK YOU. Without you all, we wouldn't have had the strength and courage to release our Mother to our Heavenly Father.
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