Jose Antonio Balderrama of Mesa, AZ passed away at his home in Mesa, AZ Sunday May 18, 2014. He was 86. Jose was born October 16, 1927 in Chihuahua, Mexico. Mr. Balderrama worked 29 years as a farm laborer for Tyler & Nicholson ranch and more than 15 years as a groundskeeper for the City of Mesa. He is survived by his beloved wife Celestina, sons Jose Antonio Balderrama Jr. & Ricardo Balderrama, Daughters Socorro Williams, Maggie Salgado, Eva Hill & Anna Balderrama, sister Esperanza Navarrete, 19 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Jose will be deeply missed. A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday May 23, 2014 at Mountain View Funeral Home Chapel 7900 E. Main St. Mesa, AZ 85207