Frederick Balderas Sr (La Perica), 68, longtime Moses Lake resident passed away on Wednesday October 5, 2011 after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He came to rest at home with his loving family at his side. Fred was born on June 23, 1943 in Hale Center, Texas. He moved his family to Washington in 1969, working various farming jobs and eventually started his own business installing center pivot systems. Fred was a very strong man known for his kindness and generosity, never hesitating to give to others when in need. Family was his first priority, he taught us to be honest, hardworking and loyal. We will forever thank him for the life lessons, leading by example. He enjoyed hunting, camping and fishing, including competing in local Walleye tournaments. The casino was one of his favorite places to go for fun.

Fred is survived by his wife Betty Balderas, his children Daniel Balderas, Patsy Valdez (Rudy), Betty Balderas (Gustavo), Emily Balderas (Fred) and Fred Balderas Jr (Courtney). Fred had 18 grandchildren Rudy, Chris, Priscilla, Jackie, Lisa, Jacob, Daniel, Nick, Michael, Vanessa, Amelia, Alicia, Alyssa, Sydney, Kenadee, Jordan, Ricky and Cassandra along with 9 Great grandchildren and many sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews including his sister in law Bonnie Gonzales and niece Isabel Simard (Paul) to whom he cared for as his own. He was proceeded in death by his father Pete Balderas, mother Alfonsa Zamora, brothers Gavino Balderas, Johnny Zamora, Ernesto Guriales, two sons Ricky and Robert Lira-Balderas and a grandson Jesse Moreno. There will be a viewing from 2 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 10th at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. Holy Rosary will be prayed at 6 p.m, Monday Oct. 10th at Our Lady of Fatima. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 11th at Our Lady of Fatima. Interment will follow at Guarding Angels Cemetery, 2595 Road L N.E., Moses Lake. Please sign the book at www.kayserschapel.com Arrangements are in care of Kayser's Chapel & Crematory, Moses Lake.

Thank you to our many family and friends that showed our family love and support. Thank you to Tina from Columbia Home Health and Hospice for her extraordinary care and compassion during this difficult time. Fred felt comfort in seeing a familiar face when he needed it the most. Thank you to Mark from Columbia Basin Home Health and Hospice for his prayer and advice. Thank you to Dr. Malhi and Annie Anderson for the unremarkable care they gave our dad.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not meant to be so He put his arms around you and whispered "Come to Me". With tearful eyes we watched you, as we saw you pass away. Although we loved you deeply, we could not make you stay. Your golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.