We are very sad to announce the death of one of our former residents, Elpidio “Junior” Mariano. Junior completed his psychiatry residency at the UW between 2002-2006 and served as chief resident at Harborview Medical Center. Everyone who knew him would describe him as a caring, and humble person with a great sense of humor and easy manner. He excelled at bringing people together, finding common goals, and resolving conflict.

Upon completion of residency, he returned home to Wisconsin where he later completed an Addiction Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. True to form, Junior was a founding member of Leaders who Care, a philanthropic committee at Children’s Wisconsin. He worked tirelessly to improve the mental health of children. Junior is survived by his wife Kristin and sons Ashur and Anders. Memorials may be made in Junior’s name to the United Leukodystrophy Foundation, Children’s Wisconsin, or a fund set up for his sons’ future education. Read more.