Katherine Baldo Balanza Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Katherine Baldo Balanza in Rancho Cordova, California, born in Stockton, California, who passed away on May 3, 2026, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Katherine Baldo Balanza to pay them a last tribute.
As Katherine departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Katherine. Though Katherine may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She is survived by: her husband Porter Balanza Sr.; her children, Porter Balanza Jr. and Melani Garretson; her brothers, Ronald Reece and Albert Reece; her grandchildren, Rufino Balanza, Keoni Kirkland and Joshua Kirkland; and her great grandchild Jae Kirkland.
