Juanita Balderas Lira

Juanita Balderas Lira entered eternal rest on March 29, 2019 at the age of 87. Born in Asherton, TX on August 21, 1931 to Thomas Paz and Felicitas (Sanchez) Balderas; she now reunites with her parents; brother, Thomas Paz Balderas Jr; and grandsons Jose Alberto Lira Jr. and Michael Lira.

In her free time Juanita enjoyed gardening, sewing and shopping especially for fabrics. Her sweet and gentle soul will forever be remembered by all those who knew her.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years Alberto R. Lira, her children Jose Alberto (Julia) Lira, Edelia (Kim Siragusa) Lira, Diana Lira, Juan Antonio Lira, Armando Lira, Mary Anita Lira, Jesusita “Susie”(James) Bergmann; grandchildren: Matthew Jacob (Jennifer) Lira, Melissa (Jason Paul) Adams, Tye (Aaron) Anderberg, Tucker (Marie) Bergmann, Tavis Bergmann, and Trevor Bergmann; 9 great-grandchildren; brother, Domingo S. Balderas (Amelia); and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would also like to extend their gratitude to Vitas Hospice, Dr. Mark Kipnes, and Dr. Stephanie Jones with pain management team, for their loving care.

The family will receive guests at the funeral home on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Services will continue Friday, April 12, 2019 with a 8:45 a.m. departure from the funeral home to celebrate a 9:30 a.m. Mass of Resurrection at St. Brigid's Catholic Church, 6907 Kitchener St. Interment will follow in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.