of Helena, AR
July 14, 1928 - October 21, 2022
Mrs. Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez Balboa, 94, of Helena, Arkansas died Friday, October 21, 2022 in Texarkana, Texas.
She was born July 14, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas.
Maria was preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Balboa; her son, Johnny Balboa and her daughter-in-law, Sharee Heintz Balboa.
She is survived by her children, Nina Silva (Tony), Joe L. Balboa (Brandy), Josie Balboa (David), Linda Hargrove and David Balboa (Marcia); grandchildren; great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Momma loved sewing, gardening, cooking, spending time with her family and she loved the Lord.
She had a big heart who cared for everyone and was the sweetest Mamaw anyone could ask for!
The visitation is from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Thursday, October 27 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
The graveside service will follow at 3:00 pm at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Helena, Arkansas.
My Mexican Granny 🫂 💋 The lady that tough me how to be a C.N.A. back in 2005 when she moved up here from Helenaâ£ï¸Made me fill like family her and her kid’s and she was a Great Grandmother to my son my family love 💗 her too. Taught me how to cook and a lot of other things and I will forever eat fish 🎣 on every Friday and think 💠about youâ£ï¸ LOVE 💞 y’all all like my family💋🫂â£ï¸
My heart and my soul hurts with you; while yet celebrating mom’s arrival into Glory! Blessings to you Sis! May HIS STRENGTH always BE YOURS! #Sisters4Life💋
My condolences Linda. It's a sad day. Praying for you and the family.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. Sending lots of love.
Our deepest sympathy for you and your family during this difficult time.
Linda, Praying for you and your family. God Bless...
Michael Neal
I was one of Mrs. Balboa’s nurses at the nursing home. Everyone there knew her as mamasita, Mrs. Balboa, or my grandmother. She was one of the strongest women I have ever meet. She’s the type that leaves a long lasting impression in your life and heart. We all miss her so much. â¤ï¸
We loved Mrs Mary and her son Johnny.
Mrs Mary loved Bingo and would ride with me some times. My mom Willie Mae Jones and myself truly miss the both of them.
Family you have our sympathy ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Prayers for you and the family and especially the “grandsâ€! …love ya Sis
Our hearts are with you. We oray for you comfort and fortitude.
Joe, So sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for you and your family.
Linda so sorry for you earthly loss. As Christ followers you know our treasure is Heaven are forever. Prayer for comfort and guidance.
My sympathies to my high school classmate, Joe, and his family.
I would love to attend and be there for you Linda but due to circumstances I cannot I am praying for you and your precious family. Love you so very much. â¤ï¸ðŸ™ðŸ»â¤ï¸
My deepest condolences to you, cousins.
Losing your loving Mama is such a painful and difficult time in your life. May God’s love and peace which surpasses all understanding, comfort your broken hearts.
With our deepest sympathy,
Irene and Doug Granade
Shingle Springs, CA
My deepest sympathies to the balboa family. May she Rest In Peace in the arms of our Heavenly Father.
“What we have once loved deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.†- Helen Keller
Love, your cousin Stella Gonzales-Alonzo Flores
Lamento muchisimo la pérdida de la señora Maria, que DIOS la tenga en su santa gloria y a toda su familia les de fortaleza y resignación., mi mas sentido pésame
Linda I am shocked to see she has passed. She was a beautiful lady and always had a big smile everytime iI saw a post of her. Deepest Sympathy and prayers for you and your beautiful family. She will be greatly missed.
Prayers for my classmate Linda and familyðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™
Nina and Tony, our thoughts and prayers are with y’all and the family.
We love y’all and extend our deepest condolences to y’all.
She was a lovely Christian woman. She is with her Lord and Savior. I pray for the comfort of the Holy Spirit for her family
With deepest sympathy our prayers and thoughts are with all of Ms Maria Balboa family.
Always with a smile on her face
God’s arms now to comfort each and everyone of her loved ones.
John and Denise Andres
Condolences to all Mrs. Balboa’s children, grandchildren, and great grand children. Prayers for you all.
Praying for you and your family
You will always have a place in my heart. Love little John
Very sorry for this loss!ðŸ™â¤ï¸
I have the fondest memories of Mary caring for me as a child. My favorite was her cooking me homemade tortillas (still one of my favorite foods) & teaching me Spanish at such a very young age. She loved & cared for so many in her lifetime. I’m blessed to have had her in my life. Prayers to the family for your loss of a true treasure ðŸ™ðŸ’–
So very sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet woman who loved every one. Just remember she is rejoicing in Heaven in the presence of our Lord. Can you even imagine the joy she is feeling. Much love and prayers for the family
I am so sorry to hear of Ms Mary's passing. She and Mr Joe used to come to the Burger Shack a couple times a week for two small cokes...he always had his exact change of .31 cents.
Your mother lived a long and wonderful life on this earth. I can see her and Mr Joe driving thru Heaven in the VW! I was blessed to know them.
I have you all in my prayers...let God give you comfort and strength to endure this loss. She is new again!
Love...Genni
Oh how she will be missed! Thoughts and prayers to the family my God provide you comfort during this time.