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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW From the council: City's responsible budgeting yields benefits ... Two wheels to freedom: Phoenix camp helps kids with disabilities learn to ride ... Rocker's old house vaults Williams into the spotlight ... From the council: City's responsible budgeting yields benefits ... Two wheels to freedom: Phoenix camp helps kids with disabilities learn to ride ... Rocker's old house vaults Williams into the spotlight ... Ernaldo (Al) Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 21, 2014 at 2:00 AM Posted Dec. 21, 2014 at 2:00 AM » Social News Jose Blandino Ernaldo (Al) Jose Blandino, 86, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at his home in Ruch, Ore. December 18, 2014. He was born February 4, 1928, in Managua, Nicaragua to Ernaldo Antonio and Amanda Maria Blandino. Ernaldo came to the United States in 1947 after being recruited to play baseball in the minor leagues as a shortstop. He served his adopted country in the United States Army for two years in Germany as a Military Policeman. While serving in Germany he was awarded his U.S. citizenship and was proud to be the first person outside of the United States to be sworn in as a citizen. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Dr. Tony Blandino of Jacksonville, Ore.; and by infant daughter, Theresa Blandino. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Martha Blandino; his son, Ernest (Irene) Blandino of Pomona, Calif., his daughters, Ixchel Lyn (Erik) Musurlian of Orange, Calif., Annette Blandino of Arlington, Wash., and Janet Winterer (Tim) of Florissant, Colo. He leaves behind seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren along with many other extended family members in Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Al was an avid scratch golfer and sports enthusiast, who served as a volunteer golf pro at the White City VA Hospital instructing veterans. He and his wife Martha are longtime business owners in Medford. A celebration of Al's rich life was held privately. In lieu of flowers the family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to Friends of the Animal Shelter, 5595 S. Pacific Highway, Phoenix, OR 97535. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 21, 2014 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501