Negros Oriental Board Member Rotelio Lumjod, Jr. succumbed to massive heart attack Monday evening at the Silliman University Medical Center in Dumaguete.
He was 64.
Initial reports from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan Secretariat’s Joy Credo said Lumjod, whose remains now lie in state at the Eterna Funeral Parlor, will be brought to his home for a few days, after which the body will be moved to the Dumaguete City session hall.
Lumjod has served as city councilor for a number of terms before he was elected as Board Member during the May 10, 2010 elections.
The remains of Lumjod will then be brought to the Provincial Legislative Building although dates for interment are still being arranged.
Last year, three members of the Provincial Board had died, namely, Apolinario Arnaiz, Sr., Mellimore Saycon and Rudy Martinez. Following their deaths, the vacuum in positions had already been filled up since. (PNA/JFP)