Erna Lee (Bendele) Balzen
(89 years old)
We are sad to announce that on March 15, 2024, at the age of 89, Erna Lee (Bendele) Balzen of San Antonio, Texas passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Erna Lee (Bendele) Balzen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by : her parents, Ernest A. Bendele and Alice Bendele (Haby); her parents-in-law, Hugo and Luren Balzen; her siblings-in-law, Hilmer (Melrose Bendele), Ferd Rothe and Joyce Landrum; and her brother Ernest.
She is survived by : her husband Joe Harris Balzen; her children, Donnie Balzen (Becky) and Patti Graff (Randy); her grandchildren, Holly Duty (Josh), Graden, Judson, Cody Balzen (Meredith), Thomas, Shannon, Amy Fisher (Ian), Tim Graff (Laura), Nolan, Easton, Vivian, Tyler Graff (Kelly), Victor, Vincent, Vanna and Tessa Taylor (Chris); and her siblings-in-law, Fanita Bendele and Lester Landrum. She is also survived by Many friends, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20th 2024 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church (2102 Ave J, Hondo, TX 78861). A rosary will be held on Wednesday, March 20th 2024 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 20th 2024 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, March 20th 2024 at the Quihi Cemetery.