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Enrique Gandionco Obituary

GANDIONCO Enrique R. Gandionco, Jr. of Jacksonville, passed away May 7, 2008. Originally from Cebu City, Phillipines, he was the son of Enrique and Ricarda Gandionco. Enrique served as a resident doctor in both Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach and Providence Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He started his practice as a licensed physician in Florida in 1978. He was the first of seventy-five family members residing in Jacksonville to come to the U.S. He enjoyed ballroom dancing, tennis, golf, mahjong and treating his patients. He is survived by his beloved wife, Marina E. Gandionco, who he married on October 7, 1965, as well as his sons, Ray Gandionco and Ryan Darin Gandionco and his wife, Stephanie, brothers, Manuel Gandionco and Romanito Gandionco, sister, Rosario Gandionco Abbu, as well as a host of other loving relatives and friends. In honor of Enrique, beloved father, husband, family doctor, brother, relative and friend, the family will receive friends Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Chapel, 7242 Normandy Boulevard. His funeral mass will be held 9:30 A.M. Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Sacred heart Catholic Church, 5752 Blanding Boulevard, with Monsignor Ignacio serving as celebrant. Interment will follow at Riverside Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Manuel Gandionco, Romanito Gandionco, Nestor Roxas, Bernardino Abbu, Elizardo Hernandez, Tony Burgos, Arthur Gandionco, and Dr. Ian Day. Arrangements by Hardage-Giddens Town and Country Chapel. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union on May 9, 2008.

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Tina Maninger

June 2, 2008

My deepest thoughts are with you in this time of need. I was a patient of Gandionco, for just a short period of time, and he was the most caring and thoughtful doctor I knew.

Take Care,

Dan & Nancy & Roxie Ford/Wright

May 16, 2008

For the family and friends of Dr. Enrique Gandionco, we express sadness in the his passing. We only met with him and his family over a hot summer week last June at the wedding of his son, Ryan; but what an impression left on us by his entire family. The most gracious people I have ever met. He will be missed.

Gail Pender

May 15, 2008

I will continue to keep the family in prayers, but what a wonderful place he must be!

Sheila Nesbit

May 13, 2008

Dear Family,
It is hard to believe that Dr. Gandionco is gone. I was his patient for 20 years. He was very special to me. I will greatly miss him.

Virginia Douglas

May 12, 2008

I was so saddened to hear of Dr. Gandionco's passing, I was a patient for about 20 years and was always treated with dignity and respect. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sadness.

Antonio/Kathleen Molo

May 10, 2008

We are deeply saddened by Jun's passing and extend our sincere sympathy to Marina, Ryan and Raymond and all family members. Jun was a fine physician, a jovial and amicable friend who we shared many happy occasions.We are sorry not to be present to comfort Marina and the family since we are currently in the Philippines.

Rudolph and Marilyn McQuaig

May 9, 2008

Our condolences on the loss of your loved one. We hope that you all may find comfort during this time of grief through his memories. We have been patients of Dr Gandionco for many years and will greatly miss him.

Rudolph and Marilyn McQuaig

May 9, 2008

Our condolences on the loss of your loved one and hope that you may find comfort during this difficult time through his memories. We both have been patients of Dr Gandionco for many years and will greatly miss him.

May 9, 2008

We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of our favorite Dr. We have been patients since the 1980's. Dr. Gandionco will truly be missed.
Mr.Billy and Virginia Smith and Family.

Clifton Reichle

May 9, 2008

Condolences to the entire family! May your day be brightened by the many memories he left behind and the knowledge that he now resides in a far better place.

Jerilyn Rodriguez

May 9, 2008

I am shocked and saddened by the loss of Dr. Gandianco. I am one of his patients and will miss him terribly.

Reuben & Patricia Brown

May 9, 2008

We have been patient of dr. gandionco for 10yrs he will be greatly missed our prayers are with you Mrs. G. & Family

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