Delfina M. (Martinez) Balderas

Delfina M. Balderas, age 73, of Sweetwater, Texas, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Hendrick North in Abilene, Texas.

A Prayer Vigil will be held 6:30 P.M., Friday, June 7, 2024 at Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Rosary at 7:00 P.M., recited by Deacon David Mendez.

Holy Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M., Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Holy Spirit Catholic Parish with Father Josh Gray officiating.  Burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of Cate-Spencer & Trent Funeral Home.

Delfina was born on June 21, 1950 in Sweetwater, Texas to Camilo and Elvira (Alcala) Martinez.  She was a longtime member of Holy Spirit Catholic Parish.  She worked as a kindergarten paraprofessional for SISD for many years.

She is survived by her son, Gabriel Balderas and wife Cara of Mansfield, Texas, brothers-in-law, Don Reagan, Ysrael Balderas, Fidencio Balderas, Jr. and wife Olga, sisters-in-law, Herlinda Balderas and Mary Yarborough, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Lia Karanian.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Camilo and Elvira Martinez, two sisters, Emily Gomez and Caroline Martinez, brother, Joseph Martinez, and ex-husband, Raymond Balderas.

Pallbearers will be Cliff Montemayor, Adrian Medina, Rudy Gonzales, Lee Balderas, Richard Trevino and Moses Rubio.