Gloria Gonzales Balderrama

04/17/1926-04/25/2023

Gloria, age 97, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2023, in her home surrounded by loved ones. Preceded in death by her husband, Francisco.

Born on April 17, 1926, in Jerome, Arizona to Cipriano and Maria Louisa.

Survived by her 3 children Angeles (Mike), Margot & Frank,-6 grandchildren-Michael, Anjelica(Anthony), Francisco(Lorena), Gloria, Francisco(Amanda), Monica,-13 great grandchildren-Michael, Marissa, Anthony, Alma, Zaryna, Francisco Diego, Alejandra, Emilio, Guillermo, Victoria, Francisco, Rene, Eli. She is also survived by two sisters, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She had a deep love for her family. Thank you, God, for having blessed us with a loving and strong lady, mom, and nana. She will be profoundly missed and always be remembered.

Mass will be held on Tuesday May 9, 2023 at 10am at Santa Cruz Catholic Church, 1220 S. 6 ^th Ave Tucson, AZ 85713