Mario R. Balledos
December 08, 1939 - June 05, 2011
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Mario R. Balledos
December 08, 1939 - June 05, 2011
Obituary
Born December 8, 1939 in Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines
Passed on June 5, 2011 in Laguna Hills, California USA
Resided in Laguna Woods, California USA
Mario ‘Dodoy’ R. Balledos, 71, of Laguna Woods California, by way of Iloilo City Philippines, passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, on June 5, 2011, in Laguna Hills California while performing the work he so enjoyed caring for persons with disabilities.
Beloved husband of Leticia M. Balledos and ever-loving father of seven beautiful children. He was a dedicated worker, serving persons in need through care giving. A truly selfless man, Mario cared for the happiness and well-being of his family, friends, and those around him Always. Mario, a devoted Catholic, touched everyone with whom he came in contact because of his special heart His giving of love, caring, and compassion was boundless.
Mario and Leticia married September 23, 1963 in Iloilo City, Philippines and reared a family of seven beautiful children – two girls and five boys. He worked as an accountant for Pepsi Cola Corporation in the Philippines for many years prior to coming to The United States of America, with his wife, in 1992. Mario worked as a caregiver for the Elderly and at risk populations for the last 19 years dedicating the last decade of his life to working with persons with disabilities at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home.
Mario is survived by his wife, Leticia; sister, Vicenta Fleishman; son Edgar Flordeliz; son Allen Criselda; daughter Madonna Gregory; son Rex Joy; daughter Guendolyn; son Carlo ‘Jong-Jong’ Yda; son Rene ‘Dodoy’ Ruby and 15 Grandchildren Eight Grandsons and seven Granddaughters.
Mario enjoyed playing chess, watching basketball Lakers, Boxing especially Mike Tyson and Manny Pacquiao, and professional wrestling. Action films were his favorite movies and he enjoyed watching Jeopardy daily. Being surrounded by his wife and children – seeing them happy, smiling, and laughing together was Mario’s greatest joy in life.
Please join the family to celebrate his life.
Memorial Mass
Monday June 13, 2011 7:00 PM
O’Connor Mortuary
25301 Alicia Parkway
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Funeral Mass
Tuesday June 14, 2011 9:00 AM
St. Nicholas Parish
24252 El Toro Road
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
46 responses to Mario R. Balledos
Paul and Anna Singer says:
June 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May the good memories soon outweigh the sadness you are feeling at this time.
With our condolences,
Paul and Anna Singer
James Mankowski says:
June 9, 2011
So sorry to hear of the passing, there never are words fitting. He is in a better place and will be seen again.
Jim Lovelle says:
June 9, 2011
Whenever I visited Parthenon, Mario was usually there and we shared events of the day an discussed the people in service. He always had a wonderful smile and a cheerful manner. He was so attentive to our people and it was obvious that they shared love for one another. I can remember when we were remodeling Parthenon – he was so excited and said to me, “We are so happy – Sandy is so happy.”
Please know that he was a valued employee and we sincerely appreciate all of his good work over his many years of service.
To his wonderful – supportive family, please know you are in our prayers. One thing for sure – we will all be together one day and we can once again join hands and praise God for his tender love and mercy.
In His Service – Jim
Sr. Felicitas, OP says:
June 9, 2011
We are praying for Mario. Condolence.
We the Dominican Sisters send our heartfelt condolence.
Sr. Felicitas, Sr. Ascension, Sr. Flora, Sr. Aurora, Sr. Aida, Sr. Elsa, Sr. Marylou, Sr. Auxil, Sr. Moneva, OP Note Pls. open the facebook of Sr. Aida Melicado, OP, and send pictures of funeral. This is her facebook: consuelo posing
Sr. Felicitas, OP says:
June 9, 2011
We are praying for Mario. Condolence.
We the Dominican Sisters send our heartfelt condolence.