With his loving wife of 50 years by his side, Roberto C. Balleza went to be with our Lord on the morning of October 10th, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Librada Balleza, his sisters Lily Sanchez, Porferia Flores, and Celia Balleza, and his in-laws Amado and Sarah Torres. He is survived by his wife Janie, his son Robert Jr. his daughters Michele (Fredrick) Zarazua and Jennifer (Jason) Gonzalez and his beloved grandsons Fredrick Anthony and Gabriel Anthony Zarazua who were his pride and joy. He is also survived by his siblings, his in-laws, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was a devoted father, giving his time and resources to his children's school functions and extra curriculars. Robert was a die hard L.A. Dodgers, Cleveland Browns, and San Antonio Spurs fan and was also a member of the Original Baseline Bums. Robert's legacy will continue to live on in all whose lives he touched. He will be greatly missed. A visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15th with a rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. at Southside Funeral Home.Funeral services will depart the funeral home at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, October 16th for a 12:00 noon mass at St. James Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Mission Burial Park South.