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Edwin Bernardo Obituary
DR. EDWIN S. BERNARDO
AGE: 51 HILLSBOROUGH
Dr. Edwin S. Bernardo, 51, Loving Husband, devoted father, brother and caring Physician died on Sunday Aug. 16, 2009 at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York. He was born in Morong Rizal, Philippines. Dr. Bernardo received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at the University of the Philippines. After completing his medical degree at Cebu Doctors College of Medicine, Cebu City, Philippines, he immigrated to the US in 1985. He served as a staff Sgt. In the US Army for three years. He finished his medical residency at Somerset Medical Center and has been a practicing Family Physician in Hillsborough since 1996. Dr. Bernardo was an avid painter and writer. Most of all he treasured spending time with his family. He was a man of great faith in God.
Dr. Bernardo was a beloved husband of Angie (Labao), the devoted father of Paul, Joseph, Raphael, Patricia and Veronica. He is also survived by his three brothers, Ricarte Bernardo, Peter Bernardo and Bienvenido Bernardo; his sisters, Marie Bulatao and Jocelyn Basco and Nanay Vinyang.
Visitation will be from 2-4 & 6-9 on Friday August 21st at the Hillsborough Funeral Home, 796 Rt. 206, Hillsborough. A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday August 22nd at 9:30am in Mary Mother of God Church, Hillsborough. Burial will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery, Bridgewater. At the family's request, please no flowers.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edwin Bernardo
Santiago Cuellar
September 14, 2009
I was dearly Saddened and Shocked to hear the shocking of my Family Care Provider. I had only known Dr. B for only 4 years but I felt like I had known him my whole life. He was compassionate comforting and caring. Even though he was always busy he took the time to explain and calm our fears. He is my inspiration to continue and complete my nursing career and emulate his genuine concern. He will be missed.
From The Cuellar Family:
Santiago Cuellar Jr. (SFC)
Maria Cuellar
TIffany E. Cuellar
Santiago G. Cuellar
Ernesto A. Cuellar
Adrian A. Rendon
Bien Bernardo
September 7, 2009
you're the coolest doctor ever, you're a kind friend, you're a very good brother, you're a great paps of your sons and daughters, you're a loving husband of your wife, you're a great humanbeing and one of a kind ,and most of all you're a good chistian
Eileen Valor
September 3, 2009
I am very saddened by this shocking loss. Dr. Bernardo was a st,kind man; always willing to listen and comfort. God take care of his grieving family.
Roscoe Davis
September 1, 2009
To the family and co-workers of Dr. Bernardo
I was deeply saddened,shocked and still find it hard to beleive when I heard the news of Dr. Bernardo's passing. I had just returned yesterday (August 30, 2009) from a three week long trip and heard the news from another Doctor on Monday August 31, 2009 to whom I was referred to by Dr. Bernardo. He was a very caring and concerned person. I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family and co-workers. He will be missed.
August 31, 2009
I am so saddened by the passing of Dr. B. I have known him since his first day in practice with Dr. Considine. My heart is broken for his family. He will be so missed by my family. My prayers are with him
Gail Soroka, Hillsborough NJ
Noreen A. Mercando, D.O.
August 31, 2009
My deepest and sincerest condolence to the family of Dr. Edwin S. Bernardo. I am proud to say that I had the honor of working with him for three years years at Hillsborough Medical Associates. He was a caring, kind, and dedicated physician. He will surely be missed by all.
Thomas Rodriguez
August 29, 2009
I'm am SO heartbroken and saddened to hear of his passing! He was my physician ever since I moved to Hillsborough, in 1992. He always took good care of me and we always had a laugh or two when I would see him in the office. I am just as a loss over his passing since we were the same age. I will miss him dearly and my family's heart and prayers go out to his family - he will always be remembered in my heart.
August 27, 2009
A Flash Back in memory of Dr. Edwin S. Bernardo
He was the Godfather of my eldest daughter Angelique,he gave Angelique a bible as his gift, he wrote in his dedication: Dear Angelique, this bible is my gift to you, may you have time reading this when you have known how to read. May your Dad and mam too.
As i red this dedication, i realized how close is he to God, we should take him as an example.
Onother memory that I can never forget is when we were small children, we use to play together, sometime he come to our house to sleep over the night, I remember he has his johnson powder with him,he use to say that powder is a protection against mosquito bite.. but before we really go to sleep, we will go first outside to look in the sky to count the stars and to wait for a falling star to whisper our wishes,nobody will go to bed without seeing the falling stars. After an hour of 2 there is the falling stars no words just be quiet,after the falling star disappeared then we can speak out what we have wishes.He will be the first one who will ask, he asked me what i wish, i answer him that my wish is to have an orphanage a home for less fortunate children. My turn to ask Edwin, then his answer without any doubt was, that " I want to be a doctor" to help the people too.
Well both of our wishes come true, I have my home for the street children and he manage to be a doctor, an excellent doctor. Doctor who has love and patience with compassion, a concern practioner, a perfect father and a loving husband and good brother. For sure Dr.Edwin S. Bernardo have allready a secured place with our God Allmighty, he accomplished allready his mission down here, his new mission up there is to guide and counsil his family with his mighty spirit together with the Lord above. Cousin Dr. Edwin S. Bernardo, where ever you are, we are proud of you.
MAY YOU REST IN GOD PEACE.
From:Cousin Arleen Santiago Smidstra
Zernikeplein 14
7242 JB Lochem
The Netherlands
Marie ( Bubot) Bernardo-Bulatao, sister
August 26, 2009
I am always proud of you "kuya"(brother). You are very smart. Our financial situation didn't become a hindrance for you to reach your goals and become who you are. You are very bright. For any questions or doubts you always have the right answers whether it's for myself, siblings or even for my children. You are always our advisor to personal issues, family matters and medical problems. You always reminded that, prevention is better than treatment. You are a very simple person that your richness is in your heart and your true God loving person you are. I am truly proud of you! You
will always be in our prayers. I do believe that you are already with God. Please help me pray that if death happens to me, I do hope that my children are grown. I love you kuya and you will be missed so much!
August 26, 2009
To the friends and family of Dr. Bernardo -
Although we have only known Dr. Bernardo for a short time, having just moved to the area a year ago, we were shocked and saddened to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and loved ones.
The Smith Family
David, Morris, and Nancy Kaye
August 26, 2009
We were all very shocked to learn of Dr. Bernardo's passing. He was a very caring doctor who always gave you as much time as you needed. We will miss him very much.
August 24, 2009
August 24,2009
We were deeply shocked upon hearing the news that our cousin Dr.Edwin S. Bernardo Passed away,we remembered him as an inteligent, sensitive,concerned,good person.In behalf of the Santiago Family, we would like to extend our deepest and heartfelt condolences with prayers to his beloved families at this moment of difficulties.
Lubos kaming nakikiramay.
Condolences coming from;
Santiago Family
Martinez Street-Morong,Rizal-Philippines
Arleen Santiago Smidstra
Zernikeplein 14
7242 JB Holland
Melissa La Rue
August 24, 2009
To the Bernardo Family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of the news of Dr. Bernardo's passing. He will be missed so very much.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Kristie Considine
August 22, 2009
All of us at Hillsborough Medical loved Ed. He was like family to me. I will miss you, Dr. B. I will never forget your kindness and your gentle ways. God bless you.
Elly & Julie Kaufman
August 22, 2009
To the Bernado Family:
Dr. Bernardo was the best doctor I have ever had. I was a patient of his since he came to the Hillsborough Medical group and rarely saw anyone else in all these years. I will miss him so much. He was the first doctor ever to take the time to explain things to me. Why he was prescribing a certain medication, the reasons for my illness and on and on. He was so proud when I dropped my 70 pounds and took up running. I think he was more proud of me then I was. I will miss him so much. My sincere condolences.
Julia Ramirez
August 22, 2009
I am so heartbroken to think that Dr. Bernardo will not be with us anymore on this earth but I do know that he is with God. I will always keep him in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest condolences to his family.
Mark Miranda
August 21, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Bernardo family. Our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Miranda Family, Hillsborough, NJ
Susan Blackadar
August 21, 2009
Angie and Kids
I remember the guy who mowed the lawn,painted the walls in the house, chaffeured kids, built a playhouse. He loved each of his children for the person they are. And fulfilled all his marriage vows to his bride, they may have had some disagreements as all couples do, some louder than others. He always would say there is going to be a party, you will come over, and the house was always full with good clean fun. Singing karoke, enjoying good food, going to Patricia's play,taking Nikka to work with him. Gracious host. Emelda living with them. Angie my friend this is one family event that we all could have missed, wish I was there for you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you.
Bruce Bierwirth
August 21, 2009
Our condolances to Dr. Bernardo's family. Your husband and father was a terrfic physician. I hope you can take comfort in the knowledge of the great good he did for so many patients and friends.
Ed Bayudan
August 21, 2009
My deepest condolences to his family and staff. Dr Bernardo was my doctor since 2002. Never one to rush, he took his time to talk to his patients and really made them feel at ease.
He will be missed.
John MacMaster
August 21, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was my primary care physician since I moved to Hillsborough in 1997. Despite his hectic schedule he always had time for a brief chat. We also saw each other at the occasional 5k races around Hillsborough. We ran in the back of the pack while his sons ran at the front.
I will miss him very much as he was a kind and gentle soul. My sincere condolences to his family.
August 21, 2009
Angie and family--We were so terribly saddened to hear of passing of your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your famiy at this most difficult time.
Nancy, Ken, Scott and Lauren Cesta
Edward/Benedetta Kistulinec
August 21, 2009
Dr. Bernardo has been treating my family for over 20 years. He was a very kind, caring and excellent physician. It will be hard to replace him. Our hearts go out to his family and everyone at Hillsborough Medical Assoc.
Dave/Diane Morgan
August 21, 2009
Dr. Bernardo has been our family physician for a very long time. He was kind and always spent the time to listen, never rushed through his patients. Our hearts go out to his family. He will be greatly missed!!
August 21, 2009
Just learned today that our family doctor passed away on Sunday +++ Good person-- nice man--very able and caring doctor +++ I used to meet up with him walking around the high school with his kids +++ he will be missed +++ Dr Edwin Bernardo - Rest in Blessed Peace - Walk with the Angels
Our prayers and sympathy go out to his family and his family at Hillsborough medical.
Len and Liz Ogin Manville
Valarie Kreyl
August 21, 2009
I wish to express my sympathy to the Bernardo family. He was a wonderful physician who will be missed. My family were patients of his for over 10 years. We lost a special person.
Richard, Valarie & Stephanie Kreyl
August 21, 2009
August 21, 2009
To the Bernardo Family and the employees at Hillsborough Medical....I am saddened by Dr. Bernardo's passing. I have been a patient at the practice for over 25 years and in the past few years starting seeing Dr. Bernardo. He was a very kind caring physician who I will miss.
May you find comfort in remembering all of this good qualities and passing them on to others.
Sincere sympathy and prayers go out to all of you.
Cecilia Magdziak, Raritan, NJ
Nenita Almeda
August 21, 2009
My whole family would like to express our deepest condolences to Ate Angie and their children-Paul, Joseph, Rafael, Patricia and Veronica. No words can take away the pain you are feeling right now, but May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Kuya Edwin is now home with our Lord in heaven and will have the grace of everlasting life. I always admire him for being a simple man and a hardworking husband and father, and yet was a good and caring doctor to his patients. We love you and we will miss you.
Ernie and Nenette Almeda
John, Nini & Jonathan Tuason
August 21, 2009
Our sincerest sympathies go out to Angie, Paul, Joe, Raffy, Patricia & Veronica.
Dr. Bernardo was a kind and caring person and a very patient and conscientious doctor who took the time to listen.
We hope that his family will take comfort in the knowledge that he touched many lives through his compassion and generosity and that his life truly mattered.
He will truly be missed.
May he rest in peace.
Tim McKeown
August 20, 2009
I was a patient of Dr. Bernardo. He was a gentle soul. I'm sorry for your loss.
Rosemarie & Rose Anne Lajara
August 20, 2009
We will surely miss Dr. Bernardo. He was very kind and patient with us. It will be very difficult to find another doctor like him.
Our condolences to the Bernardo Family. May God give you strength and courage during this difficult time.
Rhona & Mario Talusan
August 20, 2009
To Dr. Bernardo's family, my family's prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. It was a blessing to have met him and to have been under his care. My whole family are all his patients and he was always very accommodating, taking last minute appointments, spending time explaining to us whenever we have endless questions about anything and returning calls even in the middle of the night. I just saw him a few weeks ago and as always, he reassured me that I will be fine. My mother, husband, son, daughter, sister and niece will miss him greatly. He is a great doctor and a good man. May you be comforted with the thought that he is now at home with God.
August 20, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was my doctor and my employer in the mid 90's. He was a wonderful, patient doctor who always listened to every ache and pain... He will be missed greatly.
Kathy Laws
Maryanne Urbaniak
August 20, 2009
Peace be with your family. Dr. Bernardo was not only my doctor but also a friend that I would meet at daily mass and sometimes he would have his wife and children with him. I never meet such a kind and caring man. May just knowing that he is with God comfort all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karrie & Mark Miller
August 20, 2009
To Dr. Bernardo's family and closest friends, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dr. Bernardo was the most caring and sincere doctors I have ever had the pleasure of being a patient of. He listened, and made sure he came up with a solution for whatever problem you had come to him with. Both myself and my husband were patients of his and we adored him. He never made you feel that his time was more important yours. He will truly be missed by our family.
Junior and Grace Trinidad
August 20, 2009
I remember Edwin going to our house to visit my brother (Dado) with his bike and his youger brother. They always played chess and talked all the time.
When we were in college, we stayed at the same boarding house. I remember him always studying while the rest of us are sleeping and just talking.
To Edwin's family - Nakikiramay kami.
Linda and Sandee Physician Relations at SMC
August 20, 2009
We will always remember Dr. Bernardo as being a genuinely kind invidual. He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to Dr. Bernardo's family.
Fagan Family
August 20, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was our family doctor ever since he started in Hillsborough, and was a kind and caring man. We will miss him, and our condolences to his family.
Lisa Pascual
August 20, 2009
He was my classmate from 3rd grade up to high school. He's an excellent student especially in science class.
Then after 32 years, in 2007... we met again with some classmates of ours,then this year, twice- in May and recently in July @ our grand high school reunion there in New Jersey.He was pretty much excited to see familiar faces,eagerly hearing fresh news about anyone in our class whom he could recall names and picture out his/her face and reminished
our group experiments in science.Their group,led by him did the cough syrup from "salay"a lemon grass family.Theirs was the best.
Edwin,where ever you are, you'll
be missed by us. Thank you very much for
some medical/health advices I learned from you.I always believe in you. You will always be our great thinker and
tireless researcher.
Sosinski Family
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was very thorough, he always took the time to make sure all our questions were answered. He never rushed through an appointment - he enjoyed talking to his patients. We will miss him.
Daniel & Jocelyn Fajardo
August 19, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
August 19, 2009
Dear Bernardo Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this time. It was a shock to hear about our doctors passing. We have only been his patients for 5 years. We had just been to see him six days earlier. May God hold you all close to HIM at this time. Dr. Bernardo was such a thoughtful and patient person - never seemed too much in a rush. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. The Blackburn Family, Hillsborough
Gayla Zieser
August 19, 2009
We are so saddened to hear of Dr. Bernardo's death. He was a doctor of compassion and knowledge. He will be sadly missed. Dr. Bernardo was the kind of doctor that took the time to listen to you when you needed to be heard.
My heart goes out to the family and close friends. I will be forever saddened by this unfortunate event.
God Bless and may Peace be with you.
Walt and Gayla Zieser
The Reisser Family
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was a wonder doctor. He was very patient with my kids. He showed genuine concern and sympathy. He was well known by my son for his rubber glove ballons. Dr. Bernardo will truly be missed by the whole Reisser Family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family in their time of sorrow.
Srini Potluri MD
August 19, 2009
Please accept my profound condolences to your family during this difficult time. Edwin was kind, caring and humble. He will be sorely missed by all of us who had the good fortune of knowing him as a colleague. May his memories bring you solace during this trying time.
Jackie Skorupa
August 19, 2009
My heartfelt sympathy to the whole family. I don't know what I am going to do without him. He was such a great Dr. to me and took the time to know me. My prayers go out to his whole family.
Jackie Skorupa
Kevin McCoy
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was a great loss to the medical community and will be greatly missed
Kevin McCoy-Long time Patient
Maureen Flannery Bonner
August 19, 2009
I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Bernardo for many years at Somerset Medical Center. It was a pleasure to work with him! My prayers are with his family, for I know you will miss his kind, gentle way.
Stephen Ohlarik
August 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Dr. Bernardo was my doctor for many years. I am both stunned and sadden with Dr. Bernardo’s passing. Last month I was unexpectedly taken to Somerset Medical Center and was in the hospital for six days. I was under Dr. Bernardo’s care and he stopped by daily to check on me and we would share a laugh. Due to his excellent skills as a doctor and his dedication to me as his patient, he is the reason I got well again. He was a caring and professional individual. One of his outstanding qualities was his genuine concern for his patient’s well being. I will truly miss him. God decided that he needed Dr. Bernardo for a special purpose. I will never forget him.
Anthony Konysz
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo has been my doctor since I was a small child. I just saw him recently and he was as friendly and as happy as ever. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. May he rest in peace.
The Cobb and Ohlarik Family
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo was a wonderful doctor. He cared for my boys since we moved here in 2003. He will truly be missed. We are all so saddedned by his passing. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family.
The Critical Care Staff
August 19, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathy in the passing of Dr. Bernardo. Dr. Bernardo will be deeply missed by all. He was a caring physician and an asset to Somerset Medical Center. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Angie and your family. May God, family and friends comfort you in this sad time.
Christine Raymond
August 19, 2009
The Raymond family offers our condolences to your family during this difficult time. We've been patients in that practice for more than 20 years.
August 19, 2009
Dr Bernardo Was A Loving Person And A Very Good Doctor. Our Condolences To All His Family And Coworkers.
The Smiths So.Bouund Brook
James Castelli
August 19, 2009
Dr Bernardo was my doctor since 1996.
He was the most caring, concerned and thoughtful Doctor.
My heart goes out to all of his family in this tragic loss.
Dr Bernardo was a wonderful person that touched many hearts and will be deeply missed.
His honest sincere smile will always be remembered.
Robert and Anita Ciano
August 19, 2009
We pray that God will comfort you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert and Anita Ciano and family
Sylvia Gassy
August 19, 2009
We were patients of Dr. Bernardo until this past Dec. (we moved to Virginia). We are all very saddened by his passing. He was a very dedicated doctor. Our sympathies to his family and also the staff at the office and hospital.
Jim and Sylvia Gassy and Wilma Hendley
The Latocha's
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo will sincerely be missed. He had a fantastic personality. Our Condolences to his family and friends
Eliot Kusnetz
August 19, 2009
Edwin is remembered as calm and soothing presence who was the ultimate gentleman. In three years of residency I remember his becoming angry on only one occaision. Edwin's desire to help others was so evident; it was clear that he was living for a greater purpose. May his family take comfort in knowing the greatness of this quiet and humble giant of a man.
Judith & Frank Torma
August 19, 2009
Dr. Bernardo will be greatly missed by his patients. We loved him. Be at peace with his passing. He is with God now.
Mary Troskosky
August 19, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
James Lott
August 19, 2009
Ed was a good doctor and will be greatly missed. I enjoyed talking to him at SMC and I will pray for him and his family. James Lott
Richard & Barbara Lutzky
August 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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