Diego S. Ballesteros 73, December 23, 1942 - May 11, 2016 was called to heaven and is resting in the hands of our Lord.

Diego was preceded in death by his parents, Diego and Sophia; his brothers, Aurelio, Alfredo, Antonio, Ramon, Henry and Manuel; his sister, Maria del Carmen. His Father in-law, Frank Orozco and Brother in-law, Leonard Orozco.

Diego is survived by his spouse, Christina; his sons ,Lionel and Damon (Marissa); his brothers, Robert, Danny, Frank and Rudy; His sisters, Ester, Melva, Lydia and Mary; his Mother in law, Eva Orozco; Brother in-law, Jaime and Fernando; his grandchildren, Cristian, Santiago and Gabriel and many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.

Diego was born in Tucson, Arizona and lived here with his loving wife, Christina, of 53 years. Diego was the finest and most devoted husband, father and Tata. Diego was a Christ centered man who had a love for life, his family and his grandchildren. Diego was a charitable, compassionate and kind man to all whom he encountered. Everyone knew Diego as Tata D. Simply put, Tata D was a great man, one of a kind!

Loving Husband, Father, Tata and Friend this is not good bye, but until we see you again!

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Steele Children's Research Center to support Pediatric Cancer research in memory of Diego S. Ballesteros, make checks payable to the Steele Center/UAF and mail to PO Box 245073 Tucson, AZ 85724 or Visit http://www.uafoundation.org/givetoday/
to make an online donation.