He was born July 20th, 1950, to Victor and Andrea Sabala in Houston, Texas. David attended Jeff Davis High School and graduated in 1969. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and worked as an Explosives Operator and Explosives Ordinance Disposal during the Vietnam Era. David married Mary Lou Mejia on June 25th, 1983. He worked for the Houston Chronicle, ISI, TxDOT, and Mister Services. David was a member of VFW Post 9187, had a passion for music, and was charitable to veteran causes and St. Judes Research Hospital.
David is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou Sabala, his father Victor Sabala, his mother Andrea Sabala, and his sister Sylvia Camarillo.
He is survived by his children: Victoria Sabala, Rebecca Ballard, and David Augustine Sabala (his favorite), his sister Agnes Brooks, and brothers Victor Sabala, Jr., Gabriel Sabala, Michael Sabala, Abel Sabala, and Ted Sabala, grandchild Kayden Saldana, and many more grand puppies.
A visitation for David will be held Tuesday, May 14, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, TX 77039. With a rosary at 6:00 PM, following with Funeral services at 6:30 PM. A burial committal will occur Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77373.
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