A Life of Service: Honoring Atty. Paulino R. Ersando

With deep sorrow and hearts full of grief, we announce the passing of Atty. Paulino R. Ersando, who peacefully departed this world on October 11, 2025. Known for his unwavering dedication to the law and the people he served, Atty. Ersando was more than just a legal professional — he was a pillar of wisdom, kindness, and integrity in the Zamboanga City community.

Those who knew him personally or professionally will remember a man who stood tall for justice, treated everyone with respect, and never turned away someone in need. His legal work spanned decades, impacting countless lives and leaving behind a legacy of service built on compassion and fairness. As a mentor, friend, father figure, and advocate, his impact was profound and deeply rooted in the values he lived by.

A Gentle Soul Remembered: More Than a Lawyer, A Friend to Many

Behind the title of attorney was a man with a heart full of generosity and warmth. Atty. Ersando was the kind of person who remembered your name, your story, and your pain — always ready with a kind word or helping hand. His passing leaves an emptiness not only within his family and close friends, but also in the hearts of clients, colleagues, and community members who found in him a rare blend of intellect and humility.

His remains now lie in Chapel E, La Merced Memorial Homes, along Gov. Alvarez Street, Zamboanga City, where daily memorial services are being held at 7:00 p.m. Friends, relatives, and former colleagues have been gathering, not only to mourn, but to celebrate the life of a man who gave so much without asking for anything in return. Stories, prayers, and heartfelt memories are being shared, each one painting a picture of a life well-lived — and well-loved.

Final Goodbyes and Eternal Peace

As we await the announcement of interment details, we invite all those touched by Atty. Ersando’s life to join us in this time of remembrance. Whether you knew him from the courtroom, from the community, or simply by reputation, your presence in honoring his life would mean more than words can express.

This is not just the end of a chapter, but the closing of a book written with courage, love, and duty. Though Atty. Paulino R. Ersando may no longer walk among us, his legacy will live on — in every life he helped, every principle he stood for, and every heart he touched.