Benedicto Estolas Mabalot

Benedicto Mabalot, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on April 8, 2018. He is predeceased by his parents, Alfonza and Cornelia Mabalot. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy for 30 years before retiring, and later became a member of the Owens Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 52 years, Shirley; his sons, Benjamin and wife Julie, and Mark and wife Gia; 7 grandchildren, Jacki, Matthew, Rebecca, Alex, Hayden, McKenzie and Kayla; and 5 great-grandchildren, Austin, Adalee, Finn, Jackson and Connor. Benedicto was a beloved husband, father and grandfather that will be sorely missed. Masonic rites will be rendered at 9:30 am, prior to the funeral service at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Rosewood Kellum Funeral Home with burial to follow at Rosewood Memorial Park. . The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. You may offer condolences to the family at www.kellumfuneralhome.com.