Agripino "Pino" Cawich (c. 1947 – 8 August 2003) was a Belizean politician who served as an Area Representative in the Belize House of Representatives from 1998 until his death in 2003. Cawich represented the Cayo South constituency as a member of the People's United Party.
Electoral history
A resident of the Belizean capital city of Belmopan, Cawich was an agricultural expert who worked extensively with the Belizean sugar industry. He was elected to the Belize House in 1998 and 2003 elections, both times defeating John Saldivar of the United Democratic Party.General Elections 1998 , Belize Elections and Boundaries Commission. (accessed 26 November 2014)2003 General Elections final results , Belize Elections and Boundaries Commission. (accessed 26 November 2014) While in office he served as Minister of State.
Saldivar won the by-election held after Cawich's death, defeating Agripino's son Pablo Joaquin Cawich.Result of By-election 2003 , Belize Elections and Boundaries Commission. (accessed 26 November 2014)
Death
Cawich died on 8 August 2003 at the UAMS Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was being treated for cancer.The Honorable Agripino Cawich - Obituary Notice Ruebel Funeral Home. (accessed 26 November 2014) His remains were returned to Belize where Agripino was given a state funeral. Cawich is interred in the Belmopan Cemetery."Agripino Cawich laid to rest in state funeral", Great Belize Television, 13 August 2003. (accessed 26 November 2014)
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