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March 30, 1933 – July 18, 2024 Pstr. Balbino Ortega David, a loving husband, dad, lolo and tio, passed away peacefully at his home in San Antonio, Texas on July 18, 2024. He was born in Bamban, Tarlac, Philippines to Antonino and Simeona Ortega David. He was the youngest son of eight children; (four brothers and three sisters), all of whom preceded him to rest with the Lord. While he was assistant publishing director of Central Luzon Mission (Philippines), he met and fell in love with Lourdes Ignacio who was the Adventist Book Center accountant then. They got married on September 4, 1960, at the Philippine Publishing House Chapel at Caloocan City, Philippines. They had only one child, Aileen Joy David Palomero, married to Sam Palomero. He had two grandchildren, Dr. Tiffany Kay Palomero-Tanag (married to Arvin Tanag) and Kevin Kyle Palomero. He served the Central Luzon Conference for 40 years as a Lay Evangelist, Asst. Publishing Director, Church and District Pastor, Stewardship Director, Ministerial Director, and Legal, Trust Services Director. Before his retirement in 1998, he served as the Field Secretary and Assistant to the Conference President. Pstr David was widely respected by his subordinates, peers, and superiors alike for his humility, gentleness, and firmness. He was always assigned as the “trouble shooter” by the conference president whenever there were local church issues and conflicts. Even after his retirement, he remained a resolute pastor, preaching and offering counsels to everyone. He was a man of God who exemplified in his life and works his love for the Lord and the biblical truth. As a “Kapampangan”, Pstr. David was an avid chef who loved to cook for everyone that entered his house. He always made sure that there was always a freshly cooked meal on the table. “Pstr. David, Tatang, Tio Bining, Lolo David” as fondly called by his family and friends will be deeply missed. His ardent desire and prayer were to see all his loved ones on that great resurrection morning and to be with them in that heavenly home. Visitation and Funeral Services for Pstr. David will be on 10:00 am-12:00 pm Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Fil-Am International SDA Church, 9190 Abe Lincoln St. San Antonio, Texas 78240. Interment will follow at Mission Park North Cemetery (Dominion), 20900 IH 10 W, San Antonio, TX. 78257

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Balbino David

March 30, 1933 - July 18, 2024