Esteban Acosta Ballin

Esteban Acosta Ballin 86, of Amarillo died Saturday June 7, 2014. Rosary will be said at 6:30 pm Tuesday, in Rector Funeral Home Osage Chapel. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 pm in Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church with Father Jose Gomez officiating. Burial will follow in Llano Cemetery. Arrangements are by Rector Funeral Home 2800 S. Osage St. Esteban was born to Pablin and Margarita Ballin in Pampa, TX. He spent his young life as a migrant worker until he met the love of his life Esperanza Leal they married and began their lives together when he was just 18. His favorite and albeit much known past time was dancing and enjoying life with his favorite people. He worked for Pantex until his antics got the best of him and had to retire. He was an active member his entire life at our lady of Guadalupe church where he not only attended but worked to afford his children the luxury of attending school there. Esteban participated in the building committee and helped raise funds to keep the school open. If youre wondering how this impacted his life and the lives of his family, they will tell you it's because of the years of advice he gave them which was to get an education, work and do it well, and marry to enjoy a beautiful and fulfilled life. Aside from his good advice he loved to spend time with his grandchildren, travel, and enjoy life as it came and not worry about what may be. So to leave you with some good advice he would say that no matter what happens in life "son cosas que pasan en la vida". Peace, love, and light. You will be forever ever missed but joyously remembered! Esteban is preceded in death by his wife Esperanza Ballin, brothers Gonzalo and Mike Ballin, sister Antonia Vitella, and son Esteban Ballin Jr. He is survived by his 3 sons: Macario of Las Vegas, NV., David, and Armando Ballin of Amarillo; 3 daughters Delia Rodriguez of Phoenix, AZ., Irma Arellano of Amarillo, and Diana Escoto Cox of Houston. 11 Grandchildren: Fernando, Ricardo and Dianna Ballin of Amarillo, Rabea Ballin of Houston, Benny Jr. and Jessica Rodriguez of Phoenix, Robert, Christina, Isaac, Hopie, and Andrew Arellano all of Amarillo and 11 great grandchildren. The family asks that any donations be given to Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Estebans name.