April 10, 1950 - November 16, 2025
Visitation
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Service
10:30 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Hugo Alfonso Chocano Extremera 75, of Westerville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. He was born in April of 1950 in Lima, Peru. Hugo was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother who was a devoted member of his church and community. He was known for his warm spirit, witty humor, love of food, and passion for traveling. Hugo spent his career in the pharmacy industry, hospitals, teaching, and supply chain, and recently retired from Ohio Health. Hugo was preceded in death by his parents, Catalina Amalia Estremera and Carlos Chocano Malandado, and his older sister Beatrice Lewis. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ida Chocano; his daughters, Yvonne Holbrook, Michelle Chocano, and Danielle Cogan; grandchildren, Athena Obregon, Natalie Bidwell, Nathan Bidwell, Kayla Lewis, Tyler French, Nora Cogan, and Maxwell Cogan; and his brother Carlos Chocano Extremera. Friends may call 9:30 to 10:30 a.m on Monday, November 24, 2025, at St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church, 313 North State Street, Westerville, Ohio, where a Memorial Mass will take place at 10:30 a.m. with reception at the church following Mass. Flowers and or memorial donations are both welcome.
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Condolences
Sandy Hardesty - Nov 20, 2025
I had many conversations with Hugo over the years through the pharmacy window at Drs. Hospital North and West. He was a good friend to all with a great sense of humor. We will all miss him.
Sandy Hardesty - Nov 20, 2025
I had many conversations with Hugo over the years through the pharmacy window at Drs. Hospital North and West. He was a good friend to all with a great sense of humor. We will all miss him.
Joe Huffman - Nov 20, 2025
Worked with Hugo close to 3 decades! Loved his infectious smile. Ate many lunches together. He was always willing to help us in Radiology, with any questions.
Maribeth and Bill Hernan - Nov 20, 2025
Michelle, Bill and I were so sorry to hear the news. Please know that our prayers are with you. We're right around the corner if you need anything. We love you.
1SG David A Williams Sr Retired - Nov 19, 2025
Hugo was a really good Man. He took me under his wings when I was a young man learning a skilled job in a grown up world. I was afraid and he assured me, you got this. He taught me to always be professional and trust the numbers in each calculation. We would share a cup of crappie hospital coffee half and half. And always bring it to me with a smile. I was afraid of screwing something up knowing he came in the morning behind me and would kick my but if I didn’t schedule an I.V properly. We all fussed and laughed together, we were family. To his lovely wife, I will be praying for you during these difficult days ahead. And to his family, he was a beacon of peace. Take what he taught you all and allow it to give you strength to go full steam ahead and finish the race. From the time we all were born, God knew our expiration date. And to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Hugo ran his race with a smile. I’m praying for you all. God Bless you and may Heaven continue to smile upon you.