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ELVITA BALLI Obituary

ELVITA BALLI McALLEN - Elvita Balli, 56, died Monday, March 3, 2014, in Pharr. She was born in Edinburg and had lived in Philadelphia, but grew up in Pharr. She had been living in McAllen since 1997. Elvita was an educator for 35 years, and was nominated Teacher of the Year 2013-2014; she was also grade level chairperson for several years, employee of the month for the past five years, as well as the art club sponsor. Elvita was a Special Education Resource Teacher for several years; she had served as a test administrator during State assessments. Elvita also tutored students after school and on Saturdays. She is preceded in death by her mother, Irene Balli; maternal grandparents, Plutarco and Refugia Rodriguez; paternal grandmother, Margarita Balli; an aunt, Elva Gonzalez; and a cousin, Antonio Gonzalez. Elvita is survived by a son, Adam Michael Gonzalez, of McAllen; father, Ruben Balli, Sr. of Pharr; a brother, Ruben (Magdeline) Balli, Jr. of New Orleans, Louisiana; two nephews, Ruben Balli III, Nicholas Edward Balli; three aunts, Mary (Sammy) Balli, Consuelo Rodriguez, both of Pharr, Delia (Ferafin) Avila, of Florida; an uncle, Humberto (Lucy) Balli of Pharr; and four cousins, David (Blanca) Balli, Aida (Joe) Galindo, Arturo Gonzalez, all of San Antonio, and Leticia (Ramiro) Cantu, of McAllen. Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. with a 7 p.m. prayer service, today March 6, 2014, at Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. at La Trinidad United Methodist Church in Pharr. Interment will follow at Palm Valley Memorial Gardens in Pharr. Funeral services are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Home in San Juan. Sign the guest book at www.themonitor.com/obituaries

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Published by The Monitor on Mar. 6, 2014.

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A dedication to my cousin Elvita at Long Elementary...Im proud that she was loved by her students...that was her dream since I was little!!

Leti Ramirez

April 28, 2014

Blanca Carrington

April 1, 2014

Elvita its going on a month since you left us and I miss you dearly. I have no doubt that you are in heaven. I love you and hope to see you again some day. Your best friend Blanca Carrington.

March 11, 2014

Adam, our deepest condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you. May your beloved mother rest in peace and may God guide you through this difficult time. Ramos Family (Raymus)

Alaniz Family

March 8, 2014

My condolences to the Balli & Gonzalez family. My prayers go out to you all during this difficult time. Mrs. Gonzalez was an Awesome teacher to my daughter and she will be greatly missed. She was always interested in how her former students were doing and it gave her extreme joy to hear the accomplishments they would do. Our family will miss her smile, her waves, & conversations. You will be missed!

joe balli

March 7, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Abel and Irma Guajardo

March 7, 2014

I was privileged to have Elvita Balli as a student. She was an exceptional student full of loving kindess. I am sure that as a teacher these giftings drew out the very best in each child. She left a lasting impression on all. Our deepest condolences to her son Adam, and all of the Gonzalez and Balli family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May the Lord's love surround you and comfort you during this time of sorrow.

Sandra V Serna

March 7, 2014

My sincerest condolences to Adam, Mr. Balli, Ruben Balli, The Gonzalez and Balli families, and her students. May God and his angels surround and comfort you.

March 7, 2014

Our condolences to the Balli family. We had been long time friends with Elvita's parents, but have not seen them in over 40 yrs. I remember how they always talked about how proud they were of Elvita. May she RIP! Prayers to her father, son, her brother and all the rest of the family. Adela and Heron Garza from New Orleans!

Roy and Becky Millice Ysaguirre

March 7, 2014

Our sincerest condolences to the Balli and Gonzalez family. May God give the entire family, and all she touched the peace that surpasses understanding at this time. We have known Elvita since our teenage years as we attended the same church. She was a lovely person and will be truly missed. To Adam, our hearts go out to you for we know how close you and your mother were and how much she loved you. Remember what Jeremaih 29:11-13 states and hold on to this. God is with you. We give God all the honor and glory for the life of Elvita Balli. Elvita may you now rest in the joy and loving arms of your Lord.

March 6, 2014

GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND GIVE STRENGHT

Mary Ann Lacey

March 6, 2014

I was sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Ms. Balli. While I did not know her, as a fellow educator, I too mourn her passing. May god keep her close to Him and heal your brokenness.

MSJ, MG, M, MDL Lerma sisters

March 6, 2014

Our sincere condolences to all of Elvita's family. We had the pleasure of knowing and
working with her at Dr. Long for several years. We are now retired, but still remember her as being an wonderful and candid person to everyone.
Elvita you will be greatly missed.

RIP Elvita

Sanchez Family

March 6, 2014

We did not know Elvita Balli, but we are deeply sadden by her senseless trajic loss. Our Heartfelt Condolences to her son Adam, father Ruben, the Balli and Gonzalez and all whom Elvita touched. God Bless you elvita, RIP.

March 6, 2014

Elvita, I remember you from PSJA, your warm smile and friendship brings good memories. RIP. Condolences to the family.
Anna Vela Sanchez, Mission TX.

Gloria I. (Glo) Garza

March 6, 2014

Our condolences to her son and her family. Elvita..a super great person which I enjoyed so much. I will miss our Saturday's chat.

Janie Cerda

March 6, 2014

My sincerest condolences go out to Elvita's son, her father, and the rest of her family. I had the pleasure of knowing & teaching w/ Elvita at Pharr Elem. for several years. She was a wonderful person and superior teacher who will be greatly missed. Ms. Janie Cerda

Connie Ipina

March 6, 2014

Elvita you have been an inspiration to me since the day I meet you. You were never one to complain and handled everything with class. I will always remember the hugs you gave me on a dialy basis. I will also remember one time when we were having a meeting and I mentioned that if anyone was going to leave or retire to let me know, you loudly stated, Oh no I will never leave this school. I love working here. I love you , I will miss you but never forget you. To the Family of Elvita, God Bless you all and give you stregth. Connie Ipina, Principal Dr. Long Elementary

Mr. & Mrs. David J. Nava

March 6, 2014

Our condolences for the Balli-Gonzalez family. We didn't have the privilige and honor of meeting this fabulous educator, but nontheless, she leaves behind many broken hearts and an irreparable loss. Her momory will live forever. God bless you.

March 6, 2014

Our Deepest Condolence to the Balli Family on behalf of the Longoria Elementary Family.

-Raul Longoria Elementary ..PSJA ISD.

Maggie Flores

March 6, 2014

Elvita,You where a great mother ,teacher and to some a great friend .The world has lost a warm soul RIP.

elsa

March 6, 2014

My deepest condolenses to the fam. and son. That Jesus Christ release his angels to embrace your heart with his merciful strength and give you his courage and his understanding. God Bless you through this time...elsa

Alejandra Carvajal

March 6, 2014

Nothing will replace the emptiness she leaves behind. As a person, as a teacher. I had the priviledge of having her as my son's teacher. She will be greatly missed. Prayers to the Balli-Gonzalez family. May God bring you comfort.

Nadine Guajardo

March 6, 2014

My condolences go out to her family and friends, especially her son.

veronica Lara Sotelo

March 6, 2014

So sad...such a loss to the psja faculty. I knew of her thru the Methodist Church when I was a member. Its hard to comprehend why this happened...we have to let go without wanting. So hard for the family. My deepest condolences

March 5, 2014

Thoughts & prayers go out to the family !!!! PSJA has lost another fine educator !!!!

Minerva Gonzalez

March 5, 2014

My most heartfelt sympathy to her son , Adam, the Balli and Gonzalez Family. We have lost a beautiful, highly respected person, who will be greatly missed. She was loved by all who knew her for her beautiful personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cynthia Zamaripa-Martinez

March 5, 2014

She was a wonderful teacher and person... may she rest in peace..

Veronica Bravo

March 5, 2014

Im so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. I work at Pharr Elem have been there for 5 years. People who know her talk and say beautiful things about her. Its great to see how much she loved her job. We need more teachers like her. My prayers are with you. V. Bravo

Julie Ann Gomez

March 5, 2014

Elvita. I still remember our last conversation. We were planning to get together and share thoughts and laughter I see your smile and your warmth like it was yesterday. Know that I will keep you close to my heart . Your mother had now open het arms to you and is carrying you home. Love always

Gina Silguero Galvagni

March 5, 2014

Taken too soon. My deepest condolences for her son Adam and all of her family. May she rest in peace.

Criselda Santillan

March 5, 2014

My condolences to The Balli Family. May The Lord give you the strength through this hard times. My prayers are with the entire family. May Elvita RIP. I met her when we were very young. She use to leave next to my aunts Arcadia and Clemencia Estevis.

Emma Garcia

March 5, 2014

My condolences to Elvita's family. We were co workers at Pharr Elementary when her son was in first grade. I remember how much she enjoyed teaching and how much she loved her son Adam. She touched many lives in all her years as an educator. May your faith in God comfort you and give you the strength to get through this very sad time in your lives. Elvita, may you R.I.P. in the arms of our Lord.

Dorina Garza-Garcia

March 5, 2014

Condolonces ? May She Rest in Peace.

De Hoyos Family

March 5, 2014

Nuestro más sentido pésame. Dios les brinde consuelo, resignación, paz y sabiduría para sobrellevar su duelo. Descanse en paz y que goce ya de la presencia de nuestro credor.
De Hoyos Family.

bazan

March 5, 2014

condolences and prayers from pedro and pete rose bazan family..may be with you

March 5, 2014

Elvita was a wonderful friend and I will miss her deeply. To the family, may the Lord wrap His arms around you and bring you comfort Love, Rosie G.

March 5, 2014

Your students will greatly miss you, Mrs. Gonzalez. You were such a wonderful teacher to my son, Dustin. Thank you for taking such great care of him and all the other kids while they were with you.
May God be with your family, friends, co-workers, and students during this time of sorrow.

Rest in Peace,
Linda A. Duty (Mother of Dustin Duty)

Adriana Hernandez

March 5, 2014

May Elvita Balli R.I.P.. Our condolenses to the family Balli. May the Lord give you all the strength to go forward.

Rosa Estela Pruneda

March 5, 2014

My deepest sympathy.

Rosa Estela Pruneda

March 5, 2014

?Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We will miss Elvita who was a beautiful and wonderful woman.

Tony & Dora E. Gonzalez

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