Peter Joseph Balland, Sr.

On Monday January 12, 2015, Peter Joseph Balland left this earth to be with his wife who passed away 2 years ago. Dad was born in Mora, New Mexico, March 25, 1922, he was 92 years old. He married the love of his life, Claudine, on July 3, 1950. They were married 62 years. Together they raised a family of 10 children. Peter (Pete) resided in his early life in Mora, New Mexico, and San Diego, California. After serving his country for 3 years during WWII, he returned to live in Springer and then Manero, New Mexico. They moved their family to Anchorage, Alaska where they resided for 15 years. In November 1966 the now greatly expanded family was transferred to Phoenix, AZ where he continued to work for Chevron Oil Company as a gasoline delivery driver. Throughout his lifetime Peter was a dedicated member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church. He is survived by his 10 children and their spouses, David Thomas Balland of Homer AK. Peter Joseph Jr. (Laurie) Balland of Prescott, AZ. Richard Gregory Balland of Prescott Valley AZ. Jeanette Louise (Mike) Tarango of Phx, AZ. Claire Marie (Steven) Thomas of Peoria AZ, Christopher Charles (Gail) Balland of Phx. AZ, John Daniel (Michele) Balland of Temecula Ca, Jean-Paul (Deanne) Balland of Buckeye AZ. Patricia Claudine (Richard) Stoffan of Colorado Springs, CO. and Geoffery Alan Balland of Phx, AZ.

Cemetery:
Holy Cross Cemetery 10045 West Thomas Road Avondale, AZ (623) 478-7600. Reception to follow.

Visitation:
There will be a public visitation at Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave. Glendale AZ (623)937-9297 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM on Friday January 16 followed by a rosary at 7:00 PM.

Visitation:
There will be a rosary at Chapel of Chimes Mortuary 7924 N. 59th Ave. Glendale AZ (623)937-9297 at 7:00 PM on Friday January 16

Service:
3140 N. 51st Ave. Phx. AZ.