Emilio Baluyot "Mel, Mely" of California, MD., 63, died on January 22, 2012 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on August 17, 1948 in Orion Bataan, Philippines, he was the son of Catalina Balmaceda and the late Teodoro Balmaceda.

He was the husband of Estella V. Balmaceda whom he married in Bataan, Philippines.

He is survived by his children; CDR. Allain Balmaceda (Anne-Marie) of Boston, MA., Lt. Armell Balmaceda (Kelly) of Savannah, GA., granddaughter Isabel Frances and grandson Lucas. He is survived by his siblings; Antonio, Mario,Romeo, and Dennis Balmaceda all from Boyonee, NJ., Evelyn Quetto of Bataan, Philippins, Victor Balmaceda of Virginia Beach, VA, and Virgie Argana of Monroe Township, NJ.

Emilio attended Jose Rizal Institute graduating in 1965, and went on to attend Pensacola Junior College. He moved to St. Mary's County in 1987 and worked as a Correctional Officer First Class for the St. Mary's Sheriff's office retiring after 15 years, in 2005. Mr. Balmaceda entered the United States Navy on March 31, 1968 and served 22 years, retiring on November 30, 1990. He attained the rank of Chief Master at Arms and was a recipient of Vietnam Service Medal; Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Medal, (2)Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Republic of Vietnam Armed Forces Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry Cross), Meritorious Unit Commendation and Cont BLK 18. Emilio loved fishing, crabbing, basketball and Mahjong.

The family will receive friends in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers being recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 10:00 AM in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Pallbearers will be: Benjie Cruz, Caesar Cruz, Gerry McGioin, Lito Blienaflor, Jun Velasco and Romeo Alcantara. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Alain Balmaceda, Armell Balmaceda, Eddie Cruz, Victor Balmaceda, Mario Balmaceda, and Oscar Evangelista.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.