Bernardo Moreno

Dr. Bernardo Moreno, a respected Fort Lauderdale surgeon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on July 8th. Bernardo was born on December 30th, 1927, in Bogot�, Colombia. He earned his medical degree from the Javeriana University Medical School in Bogot�. He completed his residency in General Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania. As a physician, Bernardo had many notable accomplishments. He was a Professor of Surgery and Dean of the Medical School at Javeriana University. He was also Executive Director of the Colombian Association of Medical Schools and Director of the Colombian Institute of Family Welfare. Bernardo, his wife, and seven children moved to Fort Lauderdale in 1971. He earned surgical privileges at Holy Cross Hospital, Imperial Point Medical Center, and North Ridge Medical Center. From 1984-1985, Bernardo served as the President of the Medical Staff at Holy Cross Hospital. He later became a Member of the Board of Trustees of Holy Cross Hospital Foundation from 1985-1991. Bernardo was a Fellow of the Colombian College of Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. He was also a Member of the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons. In 1998, Bernardo received the high distinction of "Doctor of the Year" award given by the Caducean Society. Bernardo is survived by Marta, his loving wife of 61 years, and their seven children, Luis Alberto, Vicky and her husband Rick Stockamore, Roberto and his wife Rosita, Alex and his wife Victoria, José and his wife Julie, Richard and his wife Paisly, and Bernie and his wife Bridget. Bernardo was the proud grandfather of twenty-one grandchildren. His family will always remember his incredible intellect and sense of humor. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, July 12th at 10 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at 4595 Bayview Drive in Fort Lauderdale. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution can be made to Holy Cross Hospital, Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women's Center at 1000 NE 56th Street, Fort Lauderdale 33334 Arrangements by Baird Case Jordan Fannin Funeral Home www.baird-casefh.com