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
Jude V. Balledos says:
June 11, 2011
Condolence to my great grandfather Mario Balledos, you made our hearts big and open for the past years, and the wonderful things that you gave to us, we just want to tell you that we love you and we will miss you… the blood of the balledos family will always flow through my veins.
Grandson, Jude Balledos
Kim, Camille & Alyssa says:
June 11, 2011
Tito Greg
Please take care of Nanay Letty, Tita Don and yayay Gwen especially during this time. You are the only man whom we can depend on right now to take care of them especially that we are not with them. Thank you for being part of our family and we love you.
Susan Matthews-Eakin says:
June 11, 2011
Dear Donna, Greg and the Balledos family,
While words cannot take away the sadness that you feel, our hope is that your memories of Mario bring you comfort and the knowledge that he remains forever in your hearts brings you peace.
With sincerest condolences,
Susan and Hugh
Vilma Leonor says:
June 11, 2011
Mare Letty
I heard from Becbec that pare Mario had already passed away. I was able to talked to Him when he went home and I was saddened by the news. My condolences to you and your family
A balledos says:
June 13, 2011
Tay,its your funeral today,you and Nanay taught us,seven of us,your children how to be strong,experiences in life taught us how to be strong,so strong i thought,until i met sadness with your death,this is one thing i am not prepared of.but as jong jong said,”let it go,Tatay would be ok if he know that we are not sad”.Nonong said. “together,we can handle this”.Dodoy,the youngest.told me.”Noy,do not let sadness overcome you,least,your family will be get affected”.and with the courage that Allen displays all the time.but most of all,the sadness and pains endured by Greg,Donna and Gwen.for they are the ones whom you shared the last happy years of your life.Tay,you heard me several times how i said my love to you,believe me,i will also look up to you like no others can.dont worry,Tay,we will not tell you how are we going to take care of Nanay,instead,we will tell you how Nanay are going to take care of us even without you.a god fearing very strong woman who’s beauty never fades,so lovely that the love and marriage you shared together became the foundation that we apply to our family of our own.see you, Tay.