Eric Dumlao Balancio, age 38, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 23, 2020 in Tracy, CA. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Jennifer, and their three children, Dameon Irie (18), Sarah Elizabeth (11), and Hannah Elisha (7). By his parents, Ernesto and Evelyn Balancio, and siblings, Evangeline, Ernest (Maricar), and Erwin (Raquel). Eric will also be forever remembered by his nephews, Christian (Monica), Elijah, Raiwin, and Royen.
Eric was born on November 6, 1982 in San Jose, CA to Ernesto and Evelyn Balancio. He moved to San Bernardino, CA, where he grew up with his Grandmother, Mama Apit, and Grandfather, Martin, where he learned to speak Ilocano. He later moved back to Milpitas, CA where he graduated from Calaveras Hills High School located in Milpitas, CA on June 15, 2001. He landed his first job at Sketchers as a Sales Clerk. And ended his career at Pacific Medical, Inc. located in Tracy, CA as a Surgical Customer Service Clerk. Eric also served as a Board Member and Intercessory Ministry Leader, as well as played Bass on the Worship Team at Mission Harvest Christian Church in San Jose, CA. When he later relocated with his family to Patterson, CA, Eric played Bass on the Worship Team at The River of Life Christian Fellowship and then God called Eric to become the Associate Pastor of Tabernacle His Dwelling Place, Inc. where he grew and served the Lord with all that he was until it was time for him to return home in Heaven.