Olivia "BeBe" Cantu Balli

Olivia "BeBe" Cantu Balli obituary, Austin, TX

Olivia "BeBe" Cantu Balli

Olivia Balli Obituary

Published by Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home South on Mar. 6, 2017.
Olivia Cantu Balli "Be-Be", age 73 passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017. She was born on August 28, 1943, to Maria Adame Cantu and Jose Cantu in Austin, Texas. Olivia graduated from Johnston High School in 62'. She worked for the State of Texas Railroad Commission for 12 yrs., were she retired. She was married for 42 yrs to Rene Lionel Balli and had one daughter, Laura Ann Balli; and adopted niece, Mary Katherine (Missy) Vargas. She was a loving and loyal sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. A devoted woman of God; she was a giver who loved to smile and loved unconditionally. Olivia is survived by her spouse, Rene Balli; daughter, Laura Ann Balli; three-grandchildren, Adrian Jr., Joseph Ryan, and Bryanna Garcia; her five sisters, Tina Coy-Arizona, Juventina Martinez, Janie Hernandez, Katy Arredondo, and Hopie Rayos; three brothers, Justo, Frank and Pete Cantu; and cherished nephews and nieces. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 South Congress with Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Monday, March 13, 2017 at San Jose Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery. You're a beautiful free bird now Momma; fly with the angels.

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March 6, 2021

Richard Castruita posted to the memorial.

March 15, 2017

Shirley Martinez-Koester posted to the memorial.

March 13, 2017

Celso & Ellen Sanchez Jr. posted to the memorial.

Richard Castruita

March 6, 2021

May God Bless Olivia's Soul. I best remember Olivia as a Sweet, loving Lady that seem to have an everlasting Smile and good Wishes for Everyone. It was a pleasure to have known Her and her Family....Richard Castruita.

Shirley Martinez-Koester

March 15, 2017

Ms Balli is soaring with the angels. I first met Olivia at ArtCarved, and worked with her at the Railroad Commission. It is an honor to call her my friend. She was a selfless, honest, caring soul, the world lost a beautiful human being.
My deepest condolences to her family and all those who loved her.

Celso & Ellen Sanchez Jr.

March 13, 2017

Our sincerest and heart felt condolences to Olivia's family. We worked with her at ArtCarved Class Rings with the shipping dept. crew. She was a beautiful loving, caring person, inside and out. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May GOD grant her eternal rest and continue to bless you all. Sincerely, Celso & Ellen Sanchez Jr.

Evelyn Rivera

March 12, 2017

My deepest condolences. Olivia was a wonderful employee. She had a heart of gold. Always there to help out in anything we needed done. Rest in peace my friend.

March 11, 2017

I met Olivia at Art Carved Class Ring Company at that time it was John Roberts many years ago. She was a very friendly person and very dedicated to her work. She would always greet you with a smile and a kind word. After all these years we still remember and may God grant you eternal rest with him in Heaven. Jesse Campos Hutto Texas.

Raul & Lois Hernandez

March 11, 2017

Our condolences to cousin Leo and the Balli and Cantu family. May God bless you and provide you comfort and peace in this time of need.

Our love and blessings

Richard Castruita

March 11, 2017

May God Bless Olivia and her Family. She was one of the kindness, loving and generous person I have ever known. She was a Blessing to her Family, Friends and anyone that met Her. Olivia will be missed by everyone that knew Her. Richard Castruita, former Brother-in-Law.

Mariah Euresti

March 11, 2017

I love you BeBe you may be gone but never forgotten you will always be in my heart, I know you are always by my side and watching over everyone. love Mariah Euresti

Janie Cantu Castro

March 10, 2017

You were a warm caring person with a beautiful soul!!! You opened your heart to everyone with love and kindness!! I will remember you Tia for the way you lived not how you passed!!!You will be deeply missed!!

Selena Coffill

March 10, 2017

Condolences to your family, Mrs. Balli was a sweet lady. We will miss her at Dr. Kampe's office.

Iris Hipolito

March 10, 2017

Wonderful Lady, God Bless to the Family.

March 10, 2017

My condolences to the Balli family. Be-Be was a loving, caring woman who always had a smile on her face. Always greeted me with a hug and a smile.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. - Christine Ruiz

Julia Gonzales

March 10, 2017

Olivia , was and is a woman that I will remember always. We met years ago at Art carved Ring Co. Her kindness was so beautiful , she always saw the best in everyone and always was ready to give you time to talk to her. "Olivia thank you for being my friend , you at peace now free of pain "

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