He was born on April 20, 1952 in San Antonio, TX, the son of Dora Ramos. Abel worked as a tile setter for 25 years, retiring in 2013. He loved his family, fishing, Nascar racing, dancing and listening to Tejano music.
He is survived by his wife Linda Ballez, daughter's Tina (Sal) Gonzales, Angelita Morales, Monica (Jorge) Gonzalez, Theresa Morales, Corina Moreno, son's Juan Ballez and Rich Ballez; fourteen grandchildren Eric, Alexis, Jake, Haley, Aaron, Joey, Ashley, Selma, Samantha, Briana, Angel, John, Savana, and Lavena seven great grandchildren Ian, Zoey, Izen, Dimitri, Enzo, Kali and Braxton. Brother's Marcos (Mary lou) Ballez, Steve (Josie) Ballez, Robert Ballez, Martin Ballez, Alex Ballez sister's Virginia (Nickolas) Jimenez and Elizabeth Ballez; and many niece's nephew's and good friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents; brother's Jesse Jr, Roy and George Ballez; along with two grandson's Ricki Ballez and Nicholas Andrew Gonzalez
Visitation for Abel will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021, from 12-3 pm.
Avenidas Funeral Chapel
522 East Western Avenue
Avondale, AZ 85323
623-925-1525