Dr. Jose (Joe) Peralta Ampil D.M.D., M. Sc. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jose Peralta Ampil, D.M.D., M. Sc., age 93, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, in McKinney, Texas. He was born to Dr. Jesus Ampil and Dr. Angela Peralta Ampil on October 27, 1928, in Philippines. Jose leaves his loved ones with unforgettable memories and loving stories. He will be sincerely missed by his loving family, devoted friends, and all the wonderful individuals who knew and loved him Dr. Jose Peralta Ampil served as an Intelligence Operative of the 7th Military District Intelligence Office (DIO 7MD) in Negros Occidental, Philippines. He graduated with a degree of Doctor of Dental Medicine and Doctor of Optometry from Centro Escolar University in Manila, Philippine. He was also a graduate of the Advance R.O.T.C. and was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant in the Philippine Army. After his graduation he came to the United States to further his knowledge in Dentistry. He served as an intern at the Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, a two year residency at M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Texas, and a Master of Science in Dentistry at Ohio State University. He moved to Dallas, TX in 1967. For many years he practiced Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and served as a Clinical Associate Professor in Oral/Maxillofacial at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center of Dallas. After retiring, he still practiced his profession to senior citizens in nursing homes. In addition to his family life and professional career, Jose was an integral part of the Filipino community in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He was the founder of the Club Filipino of Dallas and the Philippine Association of Dallas. His efforts lead to a proclamation in honor of the Filipinos in Texas, July 3rd as Philippine - American Friendship Day in Texas by Governor Dolph Brisco. The Mayor of the City of Dallas, Robert Folsom passed a similar proclamation July 3, 1978 as Philippine - American Friendship Day in Dallas. He was also one of the chairmen of the 1980 Bayanihan Committee to bring the performance group to Dallas for the first time. He was always well known for his joke telling. Whether his jokes were funny or not we all still laughed and enjoyed hearing it. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Rest In Peace “Pepe”! He was preceded in death by Parents: Dr. Jesus Ampil and Dr. Angela Peralta Ampil, Brothers: Jesus Ampil, Jr. and George Ampil, Sister: Charity (Ting) Ampil Dy, Son-In-Law: Bradley Eads He is survived by Spouse Priscila Ampil, Sons Dr. James Ampil and John Ampil, Daughter Bonnie Ampil Eads, Sister Dr. Mary Litonjua, Grandchildren Laura Eads, Nathan Ampil, Christopher Eads, Jana Ampil, Jonah Ampil, Reid Ampil At this time, funeral services for Jose Peralta Ampil, D.M.D., M. Sc. are pending, please check back to the Restland Funeral Home website at a later date for full service information. Funeral arrangements for Jose Peralta Ampil, D.M.D., M. Sc. have been faithfully entrusted to Restland Funeral Home and Cemetery, which is located at 13005 Greenville Ave., at the intersection of Restland Road, Dallas, Texas 75243, and can be reached at (972) 238-7111. John Ampil is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Funeral Service for Jose Peralta Ampil Time: Mar 28, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85090423884?pwd=T01TOHE3V0xNamFaNkNmZnkwbjFNUT09 Meeting ID: 850 9042 3884 Passcode: 352445

Dr. Jose (Joe) Peralta Ampil D.M.D., M. Sc.

October 27, 1928 - February 15, 2022