Ida was born July 29,1934 in Terceira, Azores to John and Delfina Cardoza. The family came to The United States in November of 1949.
At a young age Ida married Eddie Brazil. They were married until his passing due to a heart attack. She married Frank Ranuio in1964. Ida went to night school to learn English and became an American citizen. Ida and Frank adopted 2 children Gary and Diane. In 1968, Frank passed away from a heart attack.
Again leaving Ida a widow. A few years later she went on a blind date and met Loyd Ball. The two fell in love. On November 6,1972 they married in Reno,Nevada. With Loyd having 4 children of his own along with her 2 children they quickly became the Ball Bunch. Her life was very full with her six children. She did everything for them. Ida was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend . Ida loved life. She loved sewing, crocheting , gardening, bingo, she enjoyed taking the bus to Tahoe with her friends. Later in life she enjoyed going on many adventures with her husband Lloyd in their travel trailer
Ida is preceded in death by her husband Loyd Ball, son Gary Ranuio, great grandson Haven Lee Norton. her parents John and Delfina Cardoza, her brothers Evo, Joe, John Cardoza along with sisters Lucille Simpson and Mary Barbosa.
Ida is survived by her children Terri Jacobs, Vince Ball, Janet Archer of Texas, Diane Ranuio Freeman of Alaska, and Kathy Ball Dunn she is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, her siblings Natalie Pasterino, Alice Cozzolino, Inez Curtis, Frank Cardoza and Al Cardoza. As well as many nieces and nephews.
She will be missed by many
Service will be held graveside Tuesday January 22nd 2019 2 p.m.
Lakewood Funeral Home
900 Santa Fe Avenue
Hughson California 95326
209-883-0411
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