According
to Boy Pernia, Aumentado passed away at the St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global
City, 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 25 after a bout with pneumonia.
He was 72.
He was 72.
Aumentado
chaired the House ethics committee and was the chairman in forming the
guidelines to make public the Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
of House members.
In
a statement, House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. called Aumentado an
“exemplary public servant.”
“He
[Aumentado] deserves full credit for transforming Bohol into one of the most
progressive, peaceful and richest provinces today. He was truly an outstanding
solon -- learned, dedicated, and principled,” Belmonte said.
He
also lauded the late congressman for his “integrity and honor” which “have
never been in doubt.”
“He
[Aumentado] died a poor man because he never made politics the source of his
livelihood. He was a very dear friend for whom I had the highest respect both
as a colleague in Congress and in the writing profession,” the House leader
added.
Occidental
Mindoro Representative Amelita Villarosa, a colleague of Aumentado in the House
minority bloc, said the late congressman will be remembered for transforming
Bohol into one of the country's most peaceful provinces.
"He
had made a record of having won all his political battles since 1967,"
Villarosa said, as he recalled how Aumentado rose from extreme poverty to
become a lawyer and a public servant.
 |
| Charina and her dad |
Aumentado
served his constituents "so humbly yet so honorably," said Cebu Rep.
Eduardo Gullas. “Your monument need not be erected in marble for it is
enshrined in the heart of each and every Boholano,” he said.
Meanwhile,
Aumentado’s daughter, Charina, described the late lawmaker as “my hero, my
inspiration, my father.”
“We commemorate Jesus birth last night as it
marked the day we came into redemption. Last night, our dearest papa Rico joins
our creator. The saddest Christmas for us , his beloved family, as he left
coincidentally as Jesus came. Papa Erico wants us to celebrate instead of
mourning every time we remember the time he left for this world. Papa, go ahead
in your journey.... Yet alone ....but the lives you've touched and the
inspirational life you've lived will forever be remembered. We love you always,
We will miss you very much...” she posted on Facebook.
Aumentado’s
son, Erico Angelo, also shared his thoughts about his father. “He was a self made man. He owes his success
to God only who gave him his intellect. A gift God took last until his last
breath. With no voice to speak, he managed to show how important his work is...
A painful sight only his family witnessed. His dedication to serve the people
was his life. Public service is not a position for him... It was his vocation
and calling. His presence is strong even without words. His face radiates with
inner goodness. His body became weak and frail... But his mind remains vibrant
and brilliant. A great mind with a good heart. Forever he will be missed.., a
void never will be replaced.. But heaven is your place now. Rest well papa..
Your legacy will remain unsurpassed! PAPA ERICO I LOVE YOU...”
The
provincial government of Bohol has declared a period of mourning and hoisting
of national and provincial flags at half mast in honor of Aumentado starting
Wednesday until his burial day on Jan. 5, 2013.
Shortly
after the news broke, people also expressed their condolences on the death of
Aumentado on the social networking site. His work and legacy were remembered by
many people.
Steven
Suganob- Condolence to the family of the
late Congressman Erico Boyles Aumentado. Our prayers and sympathy. Tried to
call you, Charina Aumentado extend our condolences. Our prayers to your Mama (Nang
Grennie) and siblings (Aris Aumentado, Erico Angelo Cabagnot Aumentado, Rainer
Maria Cabagnot Aumentado). He is such a great loss to the Province of Bohol but
his legacy will be remembered forever.
 |
| Half mast for Aumentado in the province |
Benjie
Oliva-I pay tribute to the man that made
me what I am today! I thank you for you have trained me well. You are a great
loss to our province but your deeds and goodness will live on us forever. RIP
Rep. Erico B. Aumentado. My condolences to Mam Grennie and d Aumentado family.
Chin
Vader- Half-staff for the passing of a
good son.
Ulysses
Cagande- OUR DEEPEST AND SINCEREST
CONDOLENCE TO THE BEREAVED FAMILY OF THE LATE GREATMAN OF BOHOL, CONGRESSMAN
ERICO AUMENTADO......it can not be denied by our group yesterday when we
visited the IRRIGATION DAMS of MALINAO and BAYONGAN wherein his name came out
that, BASTA AUMENTADO mga kabasakan sa BOHOL IRRIGADO...WE CAN NOT FORGET YOU
SIR!....MAY YOUR SOUL MAY REST IN PEACE!!!!....our prayers for you.....from
cebu with love.......OUR PRAYERS GOES THIS WAY.......pahulay nga dayon ihatag
nimo kaniya oh GINOO, ug ang kahayag nga walay pagkapalong, modan ag unta
kaniya hangtod sa kahangturan....amen...
Anna Maris Igpit-
Bohol lost a great man. My deepest condolences to the family of former Governor
and Congressman Erico Aumentado. May he rest in peace.
Trisha
Chatto- Our deepest condolences to the
family of Cong. Erico Aumentado. May he rest peacefully in the arms of our
Lord.
Judith
Uy-Sumatra- I was terribly shocked to
hear that Cong. Erico Boyles Aumentado passed away last night. His 9-year
performance as governor of Bohol was a trail-blazer especially in terms of
poverty reduction and peace development. Condolence to Ma'am Grenie and family!
Christmas will never be the same again.
 |
| Aumentado's remains arrive in Tagbilaran City, Dec. 29 |
Glenda
Ceniza Maniwang- I have my own personal
encounters with Cong. Erico, while we were working with people’s organizations.
Most of these groups we have met referred to him as the “Father of
Cooperatives” here in Bohol. He championed the needs of the masses. He provided
them irrigation dams where it is needed and we owe to him the cemented roads
all around Bohol, hence the slogan, “Basta Aumentado, ang calzada cementado.”
This project has contributed mainly to the rise of tourism activities in Bohol.
My father & mother, who are very good friends of Cong. Erico, told us
stories of the many times that Cong. Erico upheld what was for the common good.
His integrity, according to my father, is something that we should emulate. I
would say, he was not just a politician, but a statesman to the highest degree.
Roger
Gee Gatal- Our Deepest Condolonces to you
and your Family.. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers...
 |
| In Ubay, Bohol |
Mellanie
Wallace- A very sad day for us
boholanos.. RIP, Erico Boyles Aumentado, you were truly a blessing to our
community. You and the deeds you did for us will NEVER be forgotten.
Raul
Phillip Orimaco Gatal- One of the
greatest leaders that Bohol has ever produced has already gone to the Great
Beyond leaving behind not only a grieving family but also legions of paisanos
that mourn his untimely demise. He will be remembered for the legacy of good
governance, tangible projects and a better and progressive Bohol. May we all
set aside our politics and differences for the meantime and reach out to the
Aumentado family on their hour of bereavement.
Reuben
J. Gulle-My deepest sympathy to the
family of my former "boss", CONG. ERICO B. AUMENTADO, whose untimely
demise had left a vacuum in the field of development management in the province
of Bohol. He was a trailblazer and a visionary whose plans made Bohol to what it
is now... a top tourist destination in the Philippines. Thank you Sir Rico for
giving me the opportunity to work with you. It was such a wonderful experience
working you. Am praying for the eternal repose of your soul. Paalam!
Atty.
Julius Gregory Batausa Delgado-In behalf
of the Board of Trustees of the Association of Young Boholanos in Metro Manila,
Inc., our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family of the late Hon. Erico
Aumentado, representative 2nd District and former Governor of the Province of
Bohol. He was one of the finest public servants Bohol ever had.
Gisela
May Apalisok Leggington- My condolences
to the Aumentado family. May he rest in peace. Take it easy Angelo. Please
extend my condolences to your Mama Genie and the whole family. I was shocked to
know his demise. He was such a great man. He touched many peoples' lives,
including mine. Good bye Sir Erico!
 |
| At Ubay Gym |
Fr.
J Roel Lungay- rest in peace, former
governor and congressman, erico b. aumentado. you've done a great service to
bohol and the boholanos. you will not be forgotten!
Jennifer
Matig-a Alforque- Our deepest condolences
to the Aumentado Family Charina Aumentado, Erico Angelo Cabagnot Aumentado,
Vanessa Cadorna Aumentado, Joerick Cleavon Aumentado Villamor.. Thank you for
the great things that you've done to our province. A great family man indeed, you'll
surely be missed by everyone but your legacy will live on... Our prayers and
love to the whole family.. HUGS..
Hazel
Vallejos-de Asis- There are facts in life
which are hard to understand and harder to accept. Although we all know that we
can't physically live forever, it still tears our hearts to pieces when someone
dear to us leaves ahead. To one of our father figures, to the man who wouldn't
make any other appointment on my wedding day, to the man who has mesmerized me
with his memory of people's first names (irregardless of social bracket), to
the man who finds bliss in just sitting on my parents' rocking chair, to the
man who preferred my Mom's cooking rather than the resto, to the man who would
suddenly invite me & Man2 to dinner just to chat, to the man who would have
connected Jetafe,Bohol & Cordova,Cebu with a bridge, to the man who has
done great things for Bohol, NINONG ERICO, may God grant you eternal rest &
peace. There are still a lot of "why's" in our mind, and we can only
lean on the thought that God has a reason for everything. For you to leave on
Christ's birthday may be a good sign that you're in good hands. We will surely
miss you but your memory will forever be etched in our hearts & in the
hearts of a lot more others whose lives you have touched. We thank God for
allowing us to share in your inspiring life.
Marjy
Maluenda-Fisher- To one of the greatest
man i know Congressman Erico Aumentado, thank you for the service you have
given to Bohol, the place i call home. And to the family he left behind Aris
Aumentado, from my whole family to yours, our heartfelt condolences, your dad
was a great man.
Fritzie
Mae Dote Zamora- Aris, my heartfelt
Condolences to your family. His Legacy will always be remembered.
Tess
Labunog-Sumampong- WE ARE SADDENED BY THE
DEATH OF CONGRESSMAN ERICO AUMENTADO..OUR CONDOLENCES to the FAMILY.
Fatima
Mapesos- We will miss you boss!
Fellow
public servants also posted their heartfelt messages on Facebook about the
Boholano icon.
“RIP
Hon.Erico Aumentado-A remarkable man. Orphaned at 8, he persevered to finish
school w/highest honors & devoted hs life to public service,” Emmeline
Aglipay of Diwa Partylist tweeted.
Zambales
Representative Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay tweeted,” Attended the
Necrological service for Cong. Erico
Aumentado...my deepest sympathy to his family..”
Cebu
Rep. Rachel “Cutie" del Mar also tweeted that she attended the
special requiem mass for Aumentado. She posted a photo on tweeter.
“This
is a shock. My deepest condolences to the family & constituents,” tweeted Bayan
Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño
“Sad
post-Christmas news. Rest In Peace Gov/Cong Rico Aumentado of Bohol. We will
definitely miss you,” tweeted Dato Arroyo.
Lani
Mercado-Revilla tweeted, “Condolences to the family of Cong. Aumentado of
Bohol. Another good man lost in Congress.”
***
Thanks
for your letters, all will be answered. Comments welcome at
leoudtohan@yahoo.com, follow leoudtohan at Twitter /Facebook.
