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Two apostles have posted social media tributes to President M. Russell Ballard days after the funeral for the man who had been their quorum leader in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. President Ballard died Nov. 12 while serving as the acting president of the quorum. Elder Ronald A. Rasband knew President Ballard long before they labored together in the Quorum of the Twelve.

President M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints died Sunday at age 95.

Speaking at an event celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Melvin J. Ballard Center for Social Impact, President Ballard thanks those who bless the lives of others.

Church’s growth in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela evident by rapid increase in stakes and their young, strong leaders

Within one month of being called to the Quorum of the Twelve, Elder Ballard was sent to Bolivia to begin a significant period of focused ministerial service filled with love and concern for the Saints in South America.