Maria Balderas Hurtado

1941 - 2017

Maria Balderas Hurtado obituary, 1941-2017

BORN

1941

DIED

2017

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Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

836 E. Nees Ave.

Fresno, California

Maria Hurtado Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 12, 2017.

Maria Hurtado was born on April 1, 1941, in Artesia, NM, to Abundio and Ramona Balderas. She passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, in Fresno, CA, reuniting with her husband, Valentin S. Hurtado. They were married 43 years when "Mr. Val" passed away in 2003.
Ms. Maria owned and operated "Los Amiguitos" Child Development Center for 37 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Valentin; her parents, Abundio and Ramona Balderas; her sister, Julia Balderas; and her brother, Ezequiel Balderas.
Maria is survived by her sister, Jessie Ortega; her children, Valentin Hurtado, Jr., Terri M. Hurtado, and Christine Hurtado- Cordova; ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, with one on the way; many in-laws; nieces; nephews; and lifelong friends.
Visitation will be held at Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony Mary Claret Catholic Church, 2494 S. Chestnut Ave., Fresno, CA 93725, on Friday, May 26, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Washington Colony Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in "Ms. Maria's" name to Catholic Charities, 149 N. Fulton, Fresno CA 93701.

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June 28, 2017

Rubi Ruelas

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

May 29, 2017

Crystal Flores

To me you will always be known as "Nana". When I heard that you were called home to our Lord I couldn't believe it. I have so many memories of my younger years that included you & your grandchildren, all of you were like family to my family. I wish I had found out in time to pay my respects at your services. You will be missed. I send prayers to all those who are grieving your loss.

May 26, 2017

Trish Pinedo

I attended Los Amigitos from age 4-10 I loved Ms. Maria and Mr. Val! My name was Tricia Ruiz now Tricia Pinedo - my husband now also attended there at age 4 his name is Joseph Pinedo Jr. We thank them for running a great program, I have so many life long memories there. It always felt like a family environment, may God grant the family peace and she did impact many of our lives!

May 25, 2017

Laura Ambriz

I was one of the Moreno girls who attended Los Amiguitos. It was a very long time ago but i still remember the fun i had and the songs i learned. You and Mr. Val were so nice and always made us feel welcome. Thank you for giving my sisters and i a great expirience at Los Amigos.

May 25, 2017

Laura Amvriz

I was one of the Moreno girls who attended Los Amiguitos. It was a very long time ago but i still remember the fun i had and the songs i learned. You and Mr. Val were so nice and always made us feel welcome. Thank you for giving my sisters and i a great expirience at Los Amigos.

May 21, 2017

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