Hermo "John" Nepomuceno

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Hermo “John” Nepomuceno at the Juravinski Hospital on Palm Sunday April 5, 2020 at the age of 80 due to cancer. Predeceased by his father, mother, and sisters Aurea and Rufina. Survived by sisters Asuncion, Gertrudes, Milagros, and Felicidad. Will be sadly missed by many relatives and friends. Hermo’s career started with the Pacific Engineers in Guam and Vietnam, followed by Manitoba Hydro, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans of Ontario until his retirement. He enjoyed friendships with good and genuine people. His friendships with them will last forever. In his own words at his bedside, Hermo extends his “thanks of friendship to TJ, Judy, Claire and Mama Manrique whose friendship will forever be poised with God’s love. Regarding my love and devotion to Thomas Justin, Teresa and children - I am eternally grateful for their support. To Judy and Claire for their continued support and dedication during my ailing years. To the members of the Legion of Mary and the Knights of Columbus – I am thankful for the support and dedication of the members in their work.” Special thanks to the Medical Team-A at Wards B3 and E3 at the Juravinski Hospital inclusive to Dr. Turner, Dr. Menezes, Dr. Tran, Dr. Ahmed, supportive nursing staff, medical staff, other community support services staff, and others who visited for their care and understanding. Due to COVID-19 governmental regulations, a private funeral service will be held at Resurrection Cemetery with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

Extracted from one of his personal albums, Hermo lived a fulfilled life most richly blessed.

“I asked God for strength that I might achieve,

I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey;

I asked for health that I might do greater things,

I was given infirmity that I might do better things;

I asked for riches that I might be happy,

I was given poverty that I might be wise;

I asked for power that I might have the praise of men,

I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God;

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life,

I was given life that I might enjoy all things;

I got nothing I asked for but everything I had hoped for;

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am among all men most richly blessed.”

A Soldier’s Prayer

written by a US civil war confederate soldier – Author Unknown