It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pastor Julio Tabuenca. He passed away Friday, January 17, 2025.

Pastor Julio Tabuenca was born in Juliaca, Peru, where his parents served as missionaries from Argentina. In 1967, he and his wife, Alicia, traveled from Argentina to the United States to pursue master's degrees at Andrews University. Pastor Julio would go on to complete his PhD from CA Graduate School of Theology and his EdD from Loma Linda University.

Over his lifetime, Pastor Julio held several leadership roles ranging from Adventist education to Public Health. His last thirty years of ministry were spent in the Southeastern California Conference where he pastored nearly a dozen churches with his trademark passion and dedication, eventually retiring as senior pastor of the Campus Hill church in 2018. 

He leaves behind his wife Alicia, children Monica Huff, Arturo Tabuenca, and five granddaughters.

Southeastern California Conference expresses their gratitude for his years of service and active membership in spreading the gospel.

Please join us in keeping his family and loved ones in prayer.