Jose Fundales Rimando, M.D.

Jose Fundales Rimando, M.D., 76, entered into rest on the morning of Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Born on April 12, 1949, in Bauang, La Union, Philippines, Dr. Rimando was the beloved son of the late Alfonso and Concepcion Fundales Rimando. He was raised in the Philippines, where he excelled academically and graduated as valedictorian from Sacred Heart High School.

He went on to pursue higher education at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and his Doctorate Degree in Medical School. During that time, he was an active member of the Glee Club and enjoyed playing the guitar.

Dr. Rimando completed a three-year residency at a hospital in Manila, followed by first a three-year ENT residency, then three-year Internal Medicine residency at Clark Air Force Base in Angeles City, Pampanga. In 1980, he immigrated to the United States, first settling in Philadelphia, where he completed an additional residency at a local hospital. He then dedicated ten years to serving the community of Glenwood, Georgia, through his medical practice.

Later, he moved to Albany, New York, where he served as a resident physician until 1994. That year, he and his family made their home in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he joined Middle Georgia Medical Associates. Dr. Rimando was deeply committed to his work and known for his quiet dedication, compassion, and unwavering service to his patients and community.

Above all, Dr. Rimando was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud grandfather. In his leisure time, he enjoyed golfing and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Dr. Rimando was preceded in death by his brother, Dr. Leonardo Rimando.

His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Arlene Rimando of Warner Robins; children, Marylen Rimando of Rockville, Maryland, and Joseph Rimando (Shannon) of Decatur, Georgia; granddaughter, Jade Rimando; and siblings, Corazon Laigo of Bauang, La Union, Philippines, and Fely Rimando of Vidalia, Georgia.

Visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, January 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A funeral mass honoring Dr. Rimando’s life will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Afterward, Jose Fundales Rimando, M.D., will be laid privately at the Sacred Heart Columbarium.

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