Name: Memorial service for Michael Andrew Balazs
Start: 2019-03-10T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2019-03-10T22:00:00.000Z
Location: First Baptist New Orleans Church

On Tuesday, March 5, 2019, Michael Andrew Balazs, husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 65. Michael was born in 1954 in Euclid, Ohio to Paul and Helen Balazs. Ever a colorful character, his interests included biking, scuba diving, coin collecting, keeping up with current events, an uncanny ability to describe the future 'state of the economy,' reading the newspaper, listening to the radio, or tending to the ever expanding plant menagerie he cultivated with skills learned over the years when he wasn't cooking delicious food for the family or playing popcap games on the internet. He was awarded a masters gardening certificate from LSU and was a radio DJ for many years known as "Blazebrown." Mike was preceded in death by his mother Helen, his father Paul, and his "favorite buddy" Baloo the cat. He is survived by his wife Lornalin "Rose," his three children, Daniel, Lauren and Andrew and a host of loving in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and longtime friends from around the world. A memorial service will be held at First Baptist New Orleans Church, 5290 Canal Blvd on March 10 from 3-5 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make donations to either National Public Radio, the Louisiana SPCA or Zeus Animal Rescue.

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Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Mar. 8 to Mar. 10, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Balazs

20 Entries

J. R. 'Bob' Dobbs

March 4, 2023

Existing forever in the milieu of the sub-genii. We salute you intrepid traveler, we salute you. Slack!

Big Wally

March 2, 2022

Our friendship and souls forever. You were always there for me, to listen and not judge. Love you like a brother and you will always live in my heart and mind! Always made me smile. Peace

rosemary Zea Gecsey Bauer

April 26, 2019

I think I first met my cousin Mike when he was about 3 or 4 when I came to live with his family. I was in 6th grade. Mike came to visit us later in CA and was in my wedding in 1966 there. We were able to reconnect over the years as he would call to talk at all hours of the day and night! Maybe because of his radio schedule.. I was finally able to visit him and the family there in New Orleans in 2010 after they were able to return to their home after rebuilding after Katrina. Managed to visit again a couple of years ago on our way to Africa. Tried to send packages yearly at Christmas with the Hungarian cookies he and his mom loved- she sent me the recipe and we enjoyed them every year!!. When we visited he was a great tour guide for NO. He will be greatly missed.

Andrew Lee

March 12, 2019

To Blaze's family and friends: I was a deejay and hung out at his show for years, he was a good friend, the funniest person I've ever known and a great artist. I think I speak for my WTUL friends when I say he influenced our lives greatly and for the better, made us laugh and enjoy life. I will always remember the year both he and I did the 24 hour deejay shifts for Marathon. Afterwards, he gave me a tape with some of my programming and a handmade collage of absurd images. We will never forget all that Blaze did for us and the radio station.

March 12, 2019

May you take comfort in the fact that god will make you firm and he will make you strong in your time of sorrow

bs wayson

March 11, 2019

Good vibrations and positive thoughts to everyone, Blaze was a wonderful human being.

Sean McDonald

March 11, 2019

"Blaze" thought differently, and challenged those around him to not only vacate their accepted norms during a conversation, but integrate an appreciation for life's absurdity, and potential for beauty, into their worldview. Realization of this man's chaotic profundity was often asynchronous, but never trivial.

March 11, 2019

Please know that so many others share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support throught relatives and friends during this difficult time.

March 11, 2019

May this family find comfort and peace through the One True and Living God who give us comfort through these perilous times. 2 Cor 1:3-6.

Beverly Parker

March 11, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort and hope knowing that God understands your grief and he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:6,7

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Robert Coller

March 9, 2019

Mikes friendship was a bright spot in my life and he will be missed everyday. Fantastic memories of Mike, Rosie, Lauren, Daniel and Andrew. May God comfort you.

March 9, 2019

Offering my condolences to the loved ones. "May mercy and peace and love be increased to you."- Jude 2

March 9, 2019

My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort be with you during your time of sorrow. (Psalm 145:19)

March 9, 2019

Please kindly accept my heartfelt sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustains you and your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

March 9, 2019

Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.

James Gabriel

March 9, 2019

DPlease kindly accept my heartfelt sympathy, I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustains you and your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2.

March 9, 2019

My condolences to the family and friends. So sorry for your loss. Death is never easy but Almighty God gives us comfort in our times of need Matthew 5:4. May God give you and your family peace.

V Miller

March 8, 2019

May God be with the family in y'all time of grief.

March 8, 2019

Heartfelt condolences for your loss. As the days and weeks pass and as you turn to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends

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