Hermie Mauricio

Hermenegildo Mariano Mauricio, age 86, of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on Sunday January 12, 2020. Hermenegildo Mariano Mauricio was born on April 13, 1933 in Manila, Philippines to his parents Lorenza and Domingo Mauricio. He was one of 10 children. He is survived by his siblings Carlos Mauricio, Anna Gailling and Florentina Mauricio all of whom live in Canada. Hermie joined the US Navy in 1953 and he served until 1974. He was then employed by the US Post Office where he worked for 22 years while he also pursued his BS in Accounting and received his degree from Jones College. During the 20 years that he served in the Navy, he married his beloved wife of 51 years Alicia Bethzaida Mauricio and raised 5 children, Larry Mauricio, Ann Pearson (Sam), Maria Elias (Roni), Andrea Moran (Joe) and Leroy Mauricio (Michelle).

Hermie was a man of few words. Those who knew him well describe him as quiet, strong, devoted and kind. Hermie was a generous man, faithfully giving of his time and resources to whoever was in need, especially his family. Hermie was fiercely devoted to helping his wife Alicia when she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Scleroderma, he rarely left her side. He quietly (for the most part) served her until she went to be with the Lord on April 15, 2016. Hermie was not only a steadfast Papa to his 5 children and their spouses, but he was also a loving and kind Lolo to his 10 grandchildren. Seth Pearson, Jared Pearson, Grace Pearson, Logan Elias, Tauren Elias, Tomeir Elias, Stella Moran, Sabrina Mauricio, Alexander Mauricio and Lorenza Mauricio. Hermie was rarely found sitting around, he liked to constantly stay busy. He enjoyed fishing, tennis and basketball as a younger man and could be found always doing something around the house. He never complained about anything and his motto was”if you can do it, then do it!” He was the peacekeeper and comforter when life was chaotic in the home. He left this world on January 12, 2020 at 86 years old and he has left an indelible impression on his children. He has imparted his commitment to family, generosity in serving and quiet strength in the hearts of us all.

A visitation for Hermenegildo will be held Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Hardage-Giddens Chapel Hills Funeral Home, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A funeral service will occur Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225. A burial will occur Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 3:00 PM. A graveside service will occur Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, 850 St Johns Bluff Road North, Jacksonville, FL 32225.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hardage-giddenschapelhills.com for the Mauricio family.