Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024

Dr. Benjamin Zamora, long time CME Chairman of the SPSA and Convention Chair died on June 13, 2023 in South Carolina. Let tributes from colleagues speak of his contribution to the Society;

Very sad, but his legacy of service, teaching and humanitarian activity was exemplary and will live for a long time. Rest in Peace dear friend and colleague.

Hernan Reyes

COPP Chairman, SPSA

Our condolences to, and prayers for, Mary and the Zamora Family. May Ben rest in eternal peace and walk with God.

Farida & Phil Chua

Convention Chairman SPSA

Edgardo Mallari Navarro

Our deepest condolences to Mary and family!!!

RIP to Ben‘s soul.

ed m. navarro 

Past President, SPSA

Ed Gamboa

Sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers. 

Will include Ben in the list of faithful departed at the Carmelite Monastery in Carmel.

Ed & Lucie Gamboa

Chairman Membership & Credentials, SPSA

Francesca Velcek

condolences and prayers to the family of Dr Ben Zamora on his passing !! may he rest in peace and may the Lord grant peace and consolation to Mary and the family  . Ben was an esteemed friend  educator surgeon leader and teacher 

Francesca Velcek

Past President, SPSA

Honorio M. Cruz

It is with great regret to learn of Ben Zamora’s passing, he and Mary were the face of SPSA for many years and his contribution to the Society and particularly in the CME for decades is unmatched and sustained the society for years, sadly, we missed him for the celebration of our Golden Anniversary, but his stature will endure nevertheless.

Honorio M. Cruz

Immediate Past President, SPSA

Daniel Fabito

TO COLLEAGUES AND SPSA FELOWS,

    Forwarding to you Email of Ed Quiros regarding the recent demise of Dr. Benjamin Zamora who passed away last June 13, 2023. Let us offer our condolences to his lovely wife Mary Zamora and to the Zamora Family. Let us pray for the repose of his soul and may he rest in peace and join our Lord in paradise.

Sincerely ,

Daniel Fabito

Executive Director, SPSA

Sorry to hear that Ben have cancer and now he is with our Lord. He was the one who kept SPSA together that sustain its existence and growth through the AMA approved continuing medical education program as well as the travel cruises he and May put together. He is a great physician and educator. We are praying for Mary and her family. Rest in peace Ben, we miss you.

Tony D

Antonio Donato

Past President, SPSA

Condolences to Mary & Ben’s family 

He carried the torch for the SPSA and provided outstanding leadership to all our CME conferences for most of his professional life and as long as I can remember thru almost all our  annual educational conferences!

He will be always remembered as an excellent educator, dedicated family man and friend!

Antonio E. Alfonso MD, FACS

Professor of Surgery

Zucker School of Medicine

Director of Surgical Education & Vice Chairman,

Department of Surgery, Northwell Health

helen gomezJul 12, 2023, 1:07 PM (2 days ago)
to hmcruzmd

We are deeply suddened with the death of our good friend Dr.Ben Zamora.
Please extend our condolences to Mary and family..
From .helen n eddie gomez of Calbayog,Samar

Helen Gomez

By Honorio Cruz

SPSA Former President and Website Director