Miguel Balderas was born on May 31, 1926, in Crown, Texas to Jose and Andrea Alcorta Balderas. He was united in marriage to Concepcion Chavez on September 22, 1947, in Jourdanton, Texas. Miguel and his brothers played in the Balderas Brothers orchestra. They played at many events, live radio and television programs and made many recordings for many famous artists including Freddie Fender and Flaco Jimenez. He was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Altus.
He is survived by his wife, Concepcion Balderas of the home; seven sons, Miguel "Mike" Balderas, Jr., Richard Balderas, Ray Balderas and Roger Balderas all of Tipton, Roy Balderas of San Antonio, Texas, Jesse Balderas and his wife Debra of Altus and Joe Balderas and his wife Melissa of Vernon, Texas; three daughters, Mary Ward and her husband Monty of Duncan, Connie Serra and her husband Frank III of Crowley, Texas and Janie Scott and her husband Rick of Ardmore; two brothers, Jesse Balderas and Baltazar Balderas and his wife Dominga all of Houston, Texas; one sister, Emma Garza of Texas; Seventeen grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends .
He was preceded in death by his parents; twin sons, Robert and Rudolpho Balderas; two brothers, Jose and Oscar Balderas; two sisters, Andrea Trevino and Maria Bergara.
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