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Balderas, Jerry

March 24, 1984 –
 September 3, 2014

Obituary

“God called the name of my son and in his hands he lays.  Let him rest in peace.  Amen”

“Dios llamo el nombre de mi hijo y en sus manos esta.  Discanca en paz y asi sea.  Amen.”

Jerry Balderas was born on March 24, 1984.  He was one of seven children and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas.  He was talented, creative, intelligent, funny, caring and giving.  He was known as “El Cuate”, “Knife-boy”, “Jer Bear”, and “Up Yours”.  When he was not working, or spending time with family and friends, his loyal companion Hussyington “Hussy” That’s So Raven Balderas (pet cat) kept him company.  Jerry was loved by everyone he met and will greatly be missed.

Jerry is survived by father Ricardo Balderas and mother Anastacia Balderas; siblings Ricardo, Elia, Maria, Carolina, Josie, Magali and Andre Smith; brother-in-laws JT Esquivel and Steve Rodriguez; sister-in-laws Blanca Estella Gallegos and Claudia Gonzalez-Smith; and nieces Ana Rose Rodriguez, Zoe Esquivel, and Celeste Balderas.

A Visitation will be Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 1pm to 5pm at Aria Funeral Home, 10116 E. Northwest Highway, Dallas, TX 75238.

Arrangements are under the direction of:
ARIA Cremation Service & Funeral Home
10116 E. NW Highway
Dallas, Texas 75238
214.340.8008
 
 

    Keely Carter
    4 Sep 2014
    5:40pm

    Jerry was one of my favorite people and closest friends. There was never a dull moment and laughs were always insured. I’ve spent the last 24 hours crying and laughing, thinking about all the fond memories we shared. He will always be my buddy. Much love to the Balderas family.

    Petra Nealy
    4 Sep 2014
    6:29pm

    I’m so sorry for your loss! I hope that you can find comfort and peace in each other during this difficult time. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

    Jasmine
    4 Sep 2014
    9:10pm

    To his family and friends, my heart goes out to all of you. He was wonderful and brought many laughs and smiles into this world. May we all be left with good memories of such a fantastic person. He was awarded Team Member of the month for August at Whole Foods and deserved that award so veryuch. Jerry will always be in my heart.

    shari
    5 Sep 2014
    10:58am

    I’m saddened by the loss of such a sweet guy. May your family find comfort in one another and in the people who loved Jerry.

    Jason
    5 Sep 2014
    6:03pm

    Jerry I will miss crossing paths with you many times throughout the shift. I pull up your phone number and stare…I miss having fun, sharing jokes, and sharing frustrations. You made the day go easier with your wit and curmudgeonly sense of humor. Love to you, your family, and friends. Rest easy buddy.

    Melina Lara De Berduo
    5 Sep 2014
    7:37pm

    I’m very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

    adriana nieves
    5 Sep 2014
    8:00pm

    My most deepest condolenses for you and your family in this very difficult time … I pray for God to heal your broken hearts and to give you strength to carry on . May your Brother RIP …

    Mr. & Mrs. Alfonso and Leticia Gonzalez. (Brownsville, TX)
    6 Sep 2014
    12:16pm

    Mr. & Mrs. Balderas and family,
    God be with you during this difficult time. Our condolences for your great loss. May God give you peace.

    Regina Edwards
    6 Sep 2014
    1:30pm

    My thoughts and prayers are with Jerry’s family during this time of grief. Jerry was such a sweet guy with a good heart. He will be missed!

    Lupita Negrete
    6 Sep 2014
    7:57pm

    So sorry for your loss may God give your family the strength. I will be praying for the Balderas Family.

    Tom Mason
    8 Sep 2014
    8:42pm

    Dear Josie and Magali — I just heard today of the loss of your brother Jerry. I am deeply saddened for your loss, as I am also one of 7 children, a Woodrow graduate, and lost my oldest brother to an accident in 2006. I understand the pain and emptiness left behind. May God be with you and all your family during this time of sadness. And come back to run with your RunOn family as soon as you can; we love you! –tm

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