"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