Ilonggos mourn death of designer Alex Soncio

Alex Gonzales Soncio

Ilonggos expressed their sadness over the death of Alex Gonzales Soncio, a multi-awarded fashion designer.

Soncio died Monday evening, August 20.

He was confined at the intensive care unit (ICU) of St. Paul’s Hospital in Iloilo City for several days before passing away due to complications from pneumonia.

Here are some of the heartfelt messages posted on  Facebook:

Christian Mark Gerawa Detoperez: REST IN ETERNAL PEACE WITH THE LORD Sir Alex Gonzales Soncio. Your legacy will forever be treasured. You are a gem to the City of Love.

Gel Tan: Tito Alex Gonzales Soncio may your soul Rest in Peace.

Dylee Zulueta: Rest in Peace tito Alex Soncio. We will miss you.

Cyrubjohn Besa Masillones: You’ve been an inspiration to all. A person with a heart that radiated love and warmth through all our lives. You will truely be missed and forever be remembered. Rest in Peace, Tito Alex Gonzales Soncio.

Erica Lee: Rest in Peace Sir Alex Gonzales Soncio. Your one of the best fashion designer[s] here in Iloilo City! You[‘re] always in my heart! I LOVE YOU!!!

Nicolas Clavel Gallenero II: Tito Alex Gonzales Soncio Thank u Thank u so much sa friendship and all the support u have given me.May you rest in peace. Our memories and Love for each other Will always remains in my heart. I Love you and I Will Miss You.

Jet Salcedo: “Thank you for being one of the people who believed in me. You will remain an icon in the Ilonggo fashion industry.”

Jason Gregorio: Rest in Peace Tito Alex Gonzales Soncio. Thank you gid sa tanan mo nga bulig sa akon. You will forever be missed.

Tina G. Ilustre-Mayor: Oh no. Goodbye to an Ilonggo icon! RIP.

City Mayor Jose Espinosa III also grieved over the loss of Soncio.

“My family and I are one with the Ilonggos who are deeply saddened by the loss of Alex,” he said.

“He was responsible for elevating the beauty competition to new heights, bringing glory not just to the city but to all Ilonggas,” Espinosa added.

Soncio served as executive director of the Miss Iloilo Dinagyang pageant.

He was also involved in other tourism activities in the city.

Last month, Soncio received the prestigious USA (University of San Agustin) Alumni Achievement Award for excellence he showed in Culture and the Arts.

SOURCE: Iloilo Metropolitan Times