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By David Willberg An investigation into Estevan’s first homicide in more than seven years is ongoing, and as of yet, an arrest has not been made. The Saskatchewan RCMP said in a news release on June 9 that the investigation was underway, after a man was located deceased in his residence in the 800-block of Henry Street. It was the first homicide to occur in Estevan since April 2014. According to the RCMP news release, the Estevan Police Service (EPS) had received a missing person’s complaint on June 7 at around 6:30 p.m. Angelo Galido, 55, of Estevan failed to arrive for work that day, which was described by his employer as being uncommon. Around 10:30 p.m. that night, the EPS located Galido deceased inside his residence. His family has been notified of his death. The RCMP Major Crime Unit North has taken the lead on the investigation at the request of the EPS, who also continue to actively assist with the investigation. “It is common for policing agencies in the province to work together and provide support as needed and requested,” states the RCMP news release. Also assisting are the EPS Forensic Identification Services and Yorkton RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Mandy Maier, a spokesperson with the RCMP, said that due to the ongoing investigation, the RCMP was not able to release information on if they have a suspect or that individual’s identity. She also did not elaborate as to why the public wasn’t
Angelo Galido, who was the victim of the homicide on June 4, is fondly remembered as a compassionate, hard-working person. Photo submitted notified earlier about a heightened police presence in the community. Barricades were set up on June 8 on Henry Street from Victoria Avenue to Alexandria Avenue, and on Alexandria Avenue from Henry Street to Eva Street, leading to speculation and rumours in the community about what had happened. There was no increased risk to the public after Galido’s death, she said. An autopsy was completed on June 8. The cause of death will not be released as it is part of the ongoing investigation. Initial investigation has determined Galido was last seen at a business off Highway 39 in Estevan on June 4 at approximately 10 p.m. Investigators are working to establish a timeline of when and where Galido was last seen between 10 p.m. on June 4 and when
he was discovered on June 7; and any suspicious activity on the 800-block of Henry Street in Estevan from June 4 to 7. If you have information or tips to report, you can contact the EPS at 306-634-4767, your local RCMP detachment or Crime Stoppers anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477. Galido’s obituary listed his date of death as June 4. Tributes to Galido were quick to be posted to social media after the RCMP issued the news release. “Angelo had such a kind soul and such a loving man,” wrote James Bolton, who worked with Galido at Regens Disposal. “Never saw him without a smile on his face when we worked together.” The compassion he had was outstanding, Bolton wrote, and Galido was always there to help when Bolton needed it. “I feel so sorry for his
family,” said Bolton. It was a common refrain from others, who remembered Galido for his big smile and his caring personality. He had been employed at Southland Pulse Inc. for 23 months. In a statement to the Mercury, manager Shawn Madsen said the company was shocked and saddened by his sudden death. “Angelo was a kind, hardworking employee who always had a huge smile on his face. He had a quiet demeanour, but that big genuine smile always encouraged a short chat,” Madsen wrote. Madsen noted that Galido arrived in Canada in 2013 after being sponsored by his brother, who lives in Saskatoon. He lived and worked there for his first two years in the country, and then headed south to Estevan and worked as a delivery person, and then for Regens (now Green for Life Environmental) before coming to Southland Pulse. Madsen noted that Galido was a son of a politician, and came from a large family spread throughout the U.S., Canada and the Philippines. He was known affectionately by his friends and family as the Friendly Giant, Madsen recalled. “He had a degree in agriculture and loved farming. It could be one of the reasons it pulled him in our direction,” said Madsen. “He will be missed by his friends and family and his Southland family.” Galido was survived by two children, his son Zachary and his daughter Ella, as well as by numerous siblings and other family members. A memorial service was held on June 12 in Saskatoon.
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