Joselito Francisco Balmes

Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Lito will be forever missed by his wife Kathy; children Jason (Aimee), Brian (Nancy), James (Daniella); five grandchildren who will endlessly miss their “Papa”: Heaven, Tyson, Kayla, Payton and Lucas; mother Lucila (predeceased by Lito’s father Ruben); siblings Armando (Nellie), Rod (Florence), Jay (Sally), Nelisa (Ruel), Arnel (Rose). He was predeceased by his brothers Narding (Nelia), Bonjing and sister Thess (Val); Elomina in-laws: Tatay Idong, Nanay Sisay, Tacing (Abe), Cristy (predeceased by Romeo), Eva (Rene), Boy (Remy), Caring (Ronnie), Sherry (Marcy), Arthur (Melissa), Jun (Tina); and many nieces and nephews.

Lito was a charming man who enjoyed spending time with family and friends; known to everyone as funny, extremely nice; always looked at the positive things in life hence always with a smile, laughing and sharing a joke or two to brighten up any day.

Lamay will be held on March 21st and 22nd from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at Thomson "In the Park" Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard. Funeral Mass and a Celebration of Lito's Life will be held on Saturday, March 23rd, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Edward the Confessor Church, 818 Arlington Street., with Father Mar Batucan presiding. Interment and reception will follow at Thomson "In the Park" Cemetery and Funeral Home, 1291 McGillivray Boulevard.

Pallbearers will be Jojo Ponce, Cezar Aquino, Sonny Cenidoza, Tinoy Aranda, Phillip Miranda, Robert Holland, Efren Banag and Jojo Yso.

A special thank you to Dr. Joel Gingerich, his nurse Cheryl; palliative care nurses Alma and others; his home care support Ho and Eugene.