09/05/2026
Last night, just over six months after being baptized into Christ, our dear brother Pablo departed from this life.
We are deeply saddened that we will no longer see him here on this earth. His absence will be greatly felt by his family and by all who knew and loved him.
Nevertheless, even in our sorrow, we find comfort and hope in knowing that Pablo obeyed the gospel and died in the Lord. We do not grieve as those who have no hope. Because Jesus died and rose again, we look forward to the day when the faithful will be reunited in the presence of the Lord.
“But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep [have died], that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with Him those who have fallen asleep [have died].”
—1 Thessalonians 4:13–14
Please keep Sister Mary Alcalá, Brother Pablo’s wife, and their children, Andrea and Pablo, in your prayers. Pray that God will comfort them, strengthen them, and surround them with love during this very difficult time.
Although Brother Pablo’s time as a Christian was brief, his decision to obey the gospel has eternal significance. We are thankful that he belonged to Christ, and we hold tightly to the hope that one day we will see him again with the Lord.
