My granny was the most amazing, wonderful, loving, caring women. As I sit here with you and the family, I have so many memories running through my head. Especially of the last week's with you. How we watch your favorite movie Selena every other day for two weeks straight. I always loved how the whole family would go to your house on Saturdays to eat dinner. All my friends were so amazed by that, even when I told older adults. They said you don't see that very often. You must have a very close family. I would reply yes we our and so very blessed. Also how we could talk about anything. My grandma couldn't hear that well, but when we would whisper or if we were telling a secret she would always hear everything. She loved Victoria secret cream "Love Spell". I remember when they changed the floor in Victoria secret she said it was to shiny for her it made her dizzy. I would always tell her to show me how to make flour tortillas, but she never budged. She would tell me she didn't make them anymore since grandpa passed. We would always joke with her and tell her she would live forever like the little mouse on the green mile. She would just laugh.... I could go on and on tell story's about grandma. I would like to thank My Mom Hilda , Aunt Reyna, Uncle Rudy and Uncle Victor for being a very close family and a very special thank you to my Uncle Victor aka "Uncle Frank" you did an awesome job taking care of grandma and for that we will always be so grateful for that. We are going to miss you so much. I know you're in a better place now, dancing in heaven with grandpa. Thank you so much grandma for everything you did and taught us, and always to except and respect everyone. I know, It's not good bye, but see u later💖
I will always remember you🌷⚘🥀🌹
Love and miss so much💋💖
Love always Cecilia  you always called me "Seela"  Alayna, Jayden, Ethan💖
    Alayna wanted to say I Love and miss you Grandma aka "Brown Grandma"😙

Dear Balderas Family,

My husband and I would like to express our deepest condolences to you all.  We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Mrs. Balderas was a nice lady. She would always greet us with a smile or wave. We pray God brings comfort to your hearts. God Bless you all.

Sincerely (neighbors across the street),
Bengie & Denise Delgado

MISS YOU ALWAYS
You never said I'm leaving 
You never said goodbye
You were gone before I knew it
And only God knows why
If I loved you dearly
In death I love you still
My heart I hold a place 
That only you can fill
It broke my heart to lose you
But you didn't go alone 
Apart of me went with you 
The day God took you home 

Love your daughter 
Hilda

Dear Grandma,
I want to thank you for all the love and laughter you brought to our family, thank you for all the hellos and goodbyes we would recieve entering or leaving your house but most of all thank you for giving us the opportunity to create great memories and ongoing traditions. I'll never forget the way you smiled or burst out with laughter or the sound of your slippers sliding as you entered or left a room. Especially the way your face would light up everytime the kids came over. You were such a kind loving woman who was so caring towards everyone. I truely am going to miss seeing you around. I just wish you didn't have to leave so sudden. I know that you're in a better place and that our lord is taking care of you now but it feels so different without you here. Grandma's house doesn't feel like grandma's house with you gone. Although i can't see you, I know you'll always be around. I love you grandma. Until we meet again.💝 
~Serina


Words could not express how much this woman means to me. I never got the chance to meet my own grandparents and Grandma always made me feel like I was one of her own grandchildren. She had such a great personality and amazing aura. Whenever I would come over to visit it just felt like a second home. She would always greet me at the door or become startled as I walked through the door because she would forget it was unlocked. Her home was always open to those who came to visit and I loved how welcoming she was. Loving, caring, undeniably sweet and sincere, so many words that could describe Grandma and yet still not enough that will do her justice. I'm going to miss the mixed up English and Spanish conversations we would have where we would both just agree and say 'yes' as if we understood what the other said. But just end up laughing because we actually didn't know what exactly was going on. So many memories with Grandma that I could go on and on for hours talking about her. I love that I could call her my Grandma and that this whole family has welcomed me into their world and allowed me to be a part of it. Most of all, I'm going to miss Azlan and Ari coming into Grandma's home, walking in and waiting to see where she was. I will never forget that and will definitely remind my kids of what an extraordinary person she was.  We love you so much and we're going to miss you more than you could ever imagine. 

Love, 
Jenny, Azlan, & Ari Montoya


I will always remember Pauline as a warm, friendly, loving lady. My memories of meeting  the Balderas Family , Pauline and Victor Sr. in Sunset where we lived on the same street brings some great memories to mind. It was also the start of our families coming together as Family.  Playing in her backyard with Raymond, having dinner with the Balderas clan, working with Victor Sr. in his gardening business. All these memories bring a smile to my face. May all of you know how much your Mom loved you and will continue to watch over you as time goes on. She is now with our heavenly Father and rejoicing in seeing your Dad, Raymond and other family members. 

Love, 
Benjamin Ramirez xoxo

Since my sister and I were little we visit our grandma Mon, Wed, Fri. It continue that way till we got older. Growing up I always wonder why that was, I asked her she said you kids are too loud meaning baby leo. Just kidding. She said too many people made her nervous. So baby leo Steve Justin got Tue, Thurs. We all got to go Saturdays. Sundays were her days  off to go to church, shop, do her nails or  wash her clothes by hand even though she had a washer  Grandma enjoyed cooking for all of us I'll miss her chili red rice homemade beans even when she would sneak in the can beans Grandma's smart beautiful funny and kind I'll miss our gossip sewing times even our nasty jokes Our twenty dollar bets even though no one paid up it was all in good fun I'll miss you asking to stop by Victoria Secret to get you your Love Spell cream We would tease her say she had a hot date She would get this big smile from ear to ear I'll miss that you always had to be ready matching outfits red lipstick you would like  everything iron from sweats to curtains I'll miss Thanksgiving when we all tried to pick your name for secret santa knowing we end up buying you a gift anyways Granny Goose I feel empty knowing your physically not here I'm not going to be able to greet you with a big hug and hold you for a few seconds or until you wiggle away from me  I tell myself you made peace  your with no pain and your in a better place dancing with Grandpa and Uncle Raymond with his Pepsi and something sweet I'll always remember the love you have shown us or when we would say grandma your falling a sleep at the table your going to fall you would say no your just resting your eyes and you would go right back to sleep sitting up I'll remember your beautiful smile voice your perfume that had to be Candid from Avon with the burgundy cap your beautiful batas (pajama dresses) you wore to sleep  

Grannie Goose you will always be in our hearts and prayers 
I love you so very much 
I miss you 
Always your Tina 

Thank you Jesus for choosing the perfect parents for me. Dad & Mom you will be greatly missed. Thank you for giving me life, because with this I have experienced motherhood & the love that overflows and the satisfaction of seeing my own sons living their life. I will forever love you both and never say goodbye. Until I see you again. Love your daughter,  Reyna 🌹🌹🌹Romans 14:8. For if we live, we live for the Lord, or if we die, we die for the Lord; therefore whether we live or die, we are the Lord's. God Bless❤️❤️❤️

My dear sister Pauline, 

    I will miss all those hours we shared every day on the phone talking about the novelas.  I will never forget all the times we shared together: dancing at the Rainbow, work, and especially being at your house on Christmas making tamales with family.

Love, 

    Your sister, Tanilla



We will miss you Aunt Pauline.

 Because you always called and invited us and included us in your family gatherings, we have so many beautiful memories of you. You taught me how to make tamales and now I have passed down this tradition to my kids. Although we will greatly miss your presence down here, we take comfort in knowing you will watch us from up above.

Love, 

        Sandra, Enrique, Andrew, Amanda & Erick



I have great memories with you and the family at family gatherings; especially around Christmas time.  Making dozens of tamales and hanging out with my  Aunts, Uncles and cousins. You will be missed deeply. 

I know you will always be by my side grandma I Love You. Forever More..

Oh Such a great loss to all the family and this world,  my heart aches for you all and myself,  but  hallelujah!!  What a great asset Pauline is now to GOD'S kingdom! I am honored to have known Pauline she was always very kind and giving to me, I loved her kindness and her food that she made with such great love for me and others. She will be sorely missed, but I am eternally grateful that I will see her again in eternity and be able to introduce her to my mama and grandma what a great event to look forward too.! 
RIP Beloved Pauline see you in the morning! 

"Where, o , death is your victory?  Where, o , death is your sting?"
1 Corinthians 15:55

GOD BLESS ALL THE BALDERAS FAMILY, I LOVE YOU ALL
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR BEAUTIFUL MOMMA WITH ME. 
Herman Mares Jr 

Recitation of the Holy Rosary

Mass of Christian Burial

She is survived by her children Hilda, Rudy, Victor  Balderas and Reyna Montoya, 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren, her brother Ben Salud and sisters Bridgett Chavez, Tanilla Rodriguez.

OBITUARY

Pauline Balderas

May 5, 1929 – March 18, 2018

Lisle Funeral Home

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