Photo courtesy of Alderette Pomeroy Funeral Home, Inc. - Raton
Raton, New Mexico
Nov 25, 1934 – Nov 15, 2024
Carmen C. Balizan, age 89, left this world peacefully at her home on November 15, 2024. She was born November 25, 1934, in Mosquero, NM to the late Pedro and Pablita Lopez. Carmen was preceded in death by her husband Reynaldo of 66 years, son Fr. Daniel Balizan, infant daughter, grandson Michael Magana, four brothers and two sisters.
Carmen is survived by her ten sons: Tony (Frances) Balizan, Frankie (Tommie) Balizan, Steve Balizan, Chris Balizan, Victor (Debra) Balizan, David Balizan (Christy), Gilbert Balizan (Paula), George Balizan, Michael Balizan (Kathleen), and Patrick (Savannah) Balizan and her daughter, Carolyn (Bob) Boren. Carmen is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren along with nieces, nephews, godchildren and dear friends.
Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary will be held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Springer, NM on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 10:00 am and the Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 am. Internment at Springer Cemetery following the Mass.
Pall Bearers will be all her children and Honorary Pall Bearers will be all her grandchildren.
Arrangements for Carmen C. Balizan are under the direction of the Alderette-Pomeroy Funeral Home.
Read MoreI will always continue to love and miss you dearly. You have taught me so much in life, I loved the time we shared together. Thank you for being a wonderful mom and dear friend. Your son, Michael J. Balizan.
Michael Balizan
April 17, 2025 | Springer Town, U.S.A., NM | Family
Tony and Frances,
Our prayers and deepest condolences are with you and all your family. I know it has been years since we had seen y'all, but we think of you often and we pray for and your family.
Love, Grace and Chris Ortiz
November 25, 2024
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.
Roque & Elda Magana
November 25, 2024 | Green River, WY | Friend
Your absence is so painful. You may be gone, but your love for us will remain forever. You are always loved and never forgotten. Rest easy, Grandma.
Tanya Mizelle
November 25, 2024 | Family
Rest in peace Mrs Balizan, It's been a pleasure knowing you since I was a child, always so sweet to me. My condolences to your family.
Lorraine Quintana
November 23, 2024 | Springer, NM | Neighbor
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Vicky and Tony Smith
November 23, 2024
Our deepest condolences to the Balizan family. We were blessed to get to know your Mother and Dad while Fr. was here in Clovis. She was so sweet. We pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort the family in the days to come. She was a woman of great faith, now she rests in the peace of our Lord ✝
Helen and Sam Martinez
November 23, 2024 | Clovis, NM
My sincere condolences to the entire family. May your beautiful mom Fly High with the Angels in Heaven. I am going to miss her immensely as she was my best friend, neighbor, and almost like my mother.
Geneva Ramirez
November 23, 2024 | Springer, NM | Friend
Our prayers are with all of you. Your Mom was truly a beautiful MOM. Share your memories of your Mom with all of your children.
God’s Blessings, Cal & Sheila Baca.
Cal & Sheila Baca
November 23, 2024 | Santa Fe, NM | Friend
