Mario Crispin Blanco Jr.

He was the cherished son of the late Sylvia and Mario Crispin Blanco Sr. Mario was the beloved husband of Joy Blanco, with whom he shared an unbreakable bond and a beautiful love story that spanned 41 years of marriage. From this union came their treasured daughter, Nicole, whom Mario lovingly named.

Mario was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His family was the center of his life, and they remained by his side with unwavering love until his final moments.

Mario was the loving father of Nicole Blanco-McClary and her husband Montell; treasured grandfather of Corey McClary; uncle of Erlette Westby; close friend of Mr. Rudolph Gentle, Dr. Phillip Castillo, Ambassador Lawrence Sylvester, Simeon Joseph, Sensei John Nunez, Maurice Avila Sr. He is also survived by many other extended family members and friends.

Mario began his professional life as an elementary school teacher and proudly served in the Belize Defense Force as a Volunteer Soldier, rising to the rank of Captain.

His true passion was accounting. In 1993, he left Belize to pursue higher education in Jamaica, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a concentration in Economics. He later continued his studies in London at Emil Woolf College, where he obtained his ACCA qualification (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).

Mario went on to become a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), making history as the first Belizean to officially earn this prestigious credential. Throughout his career, he worked for the Government of Belize on numerous projects, holding key positions in finance and management. In 2007, he was offered a diplomatic appointment as Director of Internal Audit for the Central American Air Navigation Corporation (COCESNA). He and his wife lived in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, for 13 years while he served in this role.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mario was a man of discipline, dedication, and passion. From his teenage years, he practiced Shotokan Karate and later became a karate instructor, earning a third-degree black belt. He also enjoyed watching soccer and football ,good food, watching game shows, reading, and, above all, cherishing time with his family.

Mario’s legacy of love, integrity, service, and devotion will forever live in the hearts of all who knew him.

The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc. 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 9-11 AM at which time a Celebration of Mario’s Life will take place.

Interment to follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery.