Alex Garcia Pulido M.D.

Alex G. Pulido, M.D., passed away peacefully with his family at home on August 18, 2017 in St. Augustine, Florida at the age of 67. He was born in Havana, Cuba on October 5th, 1949. He moved to Jacksonville, Florida with his family in January of 1962. Alex graduated from Samuel Wolfson High School in 1969. He obtained his medical degree from the Universidad Central del Este in the Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Pulido practiced internal medicine in Jacksonville, Florida for over 25 years in the Lakewood area. Most of his patients believed he was the friendliest and most compassionate physician they had ever met. He was a parishioner at San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church. Alex was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who was passionate about his family. He was also an avid golfer and loved to fish. In his younger days, he was quite an accomplished surfer. Later on in life, he loved working on his farm and collecting vintage automobiles. Dr. Pulido was preceded in death by his mother; Graziella G. Pulido, his father; Rene G. Pulido, Sr., and his brothers Armando G. Pulido, and Eddy G. Pulido. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Stacey Pulido, son; Alex M. Pulido, M.D. (Gabriela), step-son; Todd Lyons (Gwendolyne), daughters; Maggie David (Roland) and Stephanie Pulido, his brothers; Rene G. Pulido (Silvia) and Jesus G. Pulido, M.D. (Dianne), his sister; Teresita G. Pulido Diaz, his grandchildren; Mariana, Michael, Alex, Reese and step-grandchildren; Chloe and Ellie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made to The First Tee of North Florida. Visitation will be held from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm on Friday, August 25, 2017, with Father Michael Larkin officiating Vigil Prayers at 7:30 pm in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017, in San Juan Del Rio Catholic Church, 1718 FL-13, Jacksonville, Florida 32259 with Father John Tetlow as Celebrant. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, Florida 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.