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Alberto Balli Obituary
Alberto L. Balli was called to Our Lord on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the age of 92 surrounded by all his children. He was born January 11, 1917 in San Benito, Texas to Eliseo and Fidela Balli. He served in the U.S. Army from March 21, 1941 to January 5, 1946. He married Elisa Hernandez, the love of his life, on January 5, 1943. She preceded him in death on October 20, 1979. He was the last surviving member of seven brothers and sisters. He was a plumber by profession and retired after 30 years from Medina Base. Alberto was fun loving and found humor in everything. He and Elisa loved to dance and vacation at South Padre Island. Survivors include Diana Balli Taylor; Danny Balli, wife Donna; Hilda Irizarry, husband Carluit; and Becky Torres, husband, Jesse. He leaves behind eight grandchildren and one great grandson. Rosary will be held at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at St. Luke's Catholic Church on Monday, December 21, 2009 at 9:45 a.m. Interment to follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full Military Honors. The family wishes to thank their family and friends for their support, especially Margie Hernandez, caregiver, and Kathleen at Christus Santa Rosa Hospice Please visit www.sunsetnwchapel.com for an online memorial and tributes.
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Ernesto Ramirez
December 21, 2009
Dear members of the Balli family, I was introduced to your mother (Elisa) and father (Tio Beto) when I was growing up (1960s) in Brownsville and San Benito. My uncle (Rafael Manuel de la Garza) and my aunt (Lala) made sure that we were blessed through the presence of these two glowing persons. They were beautiful and Mr. Balli had the glowing smile of a happy, joyful friend...gracias/and know that your parents were part of the history of my mother and father, Anita and Lito Ramirez. from Ernesto (Buster)Ramirez...at 70 years of age
Julie, Donna and Ophelia Riecher
December 21, 2009
Danny, Hilda and Becky,
Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your dad. We were neighbors since 1971 on Senisa. We have fond memories of growing up and knowing you and your family, but as life goes people move on and we loose track of each other. He was a very sweet man and full of joy, we missed him when he moved. Life wasn't the same not seeing your dad's blue truck going up and down the street. He was always helping the neighbors and he was a good plumber too. We are sorry for your loss and sorry we missed his annoucment in the paper. We know he is in a very special place. God Bless you all at this difficult time.
Janie Lozano-Benavides
December 21, 2009
Hilda,
My condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that it is the precious memories of your dad that will help sustain you through this time of grief. You and your family will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Castaneda
December 20, 2009
Diana, my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know we lost touch after we retired from SSA, but I've never forgotten you. My prayers go out to you.
Diana Rodriguez Saldivar
December 19, 2009
My condololences and sympathy to the Balli family. I knew Mr Balli to always have a huge grin on his face and to be so very sweet and kind.
My prayers to the family during this sad time.
Sam Fong
December 19, 2009
Danny, I met your father when Frank and I lived at your rental home on Senisa in the 90s; I also attended high school with Diana. He was a very fine man and always the gentleman. You and your family have my most sincere and heartfelt sympathy and condolences. He will live forever in your mind, heart, and memories of times shared. May God grant you strength during this time of grief.
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