Luisa R. Baltazar

Luisa R. Baltazar passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026, at the age of 67.

Luisa was born on September 10, 1958, to her parents Alfa Hidalgo Rodriguez and Bonfilio Rodriguez Rojas in Morelos, Mexico. She married Armando Baltazar and was a long-time resident of Santa Cruz County.

There are not enough words to describe our loving mother. She always had a beautiful smile. She enjoyed listening to her favorite music, dancing, cooking, and spending time with family and pets. She devoted her life with unconditional love to everyone around her, especially to her family. From a very young age, she learned to be resilient who never gave up despite the challenges and difficulties along her path. She will always be remembered for her big heart. Her legacy will live on.

She was preceded in death by her sisters Sofia, Alicia, Margarita, Maria Elena, Carmen, Rosa; her brother Angel Rodriguez, and her parents Alfa and Bonfilio.

She is survived by her husband Armando Baltazar; her children Armando Baltazar Jr., Alberto Baltazar, Maribel Baltazar-Monroy; her siblings David Rodriguez, Alfredo Rodriguez, Rene Rodriguez, Hilda Rodriguez; her 7 grandchildren Isaac Baltazar, Giovanni Baltazar, Sophia Monroy Baltazar, Raphael Monroy Baltazar, Vicente Baltazar, Victoria Baltazar and Daniella Monroy Baltazar.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5-9 PM at Ave Maria Memorial Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10 AM at Our Lady Help of Christians Church with burial to follow at Valley Public Cemetery.