RIP Nino Munoz

[Drguano]

5 hours ago, ElJavi76 said:

GD! We lose another one. I knew that Nino wasn’t doing great for some time now. We have mutual friends that had brought me up to speed with his condition. I shared several great moments with Nino in Havana. Autocorrect would always turn his name into Niño wheni would comment here on FOH to him and he’d call me on it. A guy that was very welcoming to all. I still remember a night visiting him and @Corylax18 at their rental home… my friend and driver Jorge Clavijo was being his professional self and laying low in the background. Nino demanded that he joined us for a drink, of course Jorge turned it down as he was driving, but we shared a great conversation. Like so many of us do he made my friend, even in a hospitality capacity, feel respectfully like one of us. I also remember my first trip back to Cuba in 2018 and an emotional moment I had with a pastry shop vendor in Jaimanitas on our way to the Fox’s place. Nino was there for that too and had kind words for me then. I know he was a valued member of this community and will be missed. 
 

RIP Nino!

[El Presidente]

Awful news. 

In the cigar solar system, Nino was his own planet. Such a personality who impacted all in the Cuba/Cuban cigar community. 

You can't replace people like Nino. You simply give thanks for the opportunity of sharing time with them, be it in person or print. 

Thank you Nino. Safe travels. 

Sincere condolences to his family.  

 

[JohnS]

I woke up this morning to this awful news, so sad to hear of it!

Nino gave us all so much in terms of his time, thoughts and learning and for that I am ever grateful!

I will miss him dearly!

[ElJavi76]

32 minutes ago, Drguano said:

Nino holding court with the locals in Jaimanitas after our usual long lunch at Santis en route to Foxy’s with a few of my friends. He had my friend Bladi in stitches. 

Nino was a Cuban Cigar OG as evidenced by pictures of him hanging at the Conde Villanueva lounge. 

[avaldes]

I'm very sorry to hear this news. I never met him but chatting online he was a super cool person. He will be missed.

[canadianbeaver]

So sad to read about this here, other forum, anywhere. Chatted with him all over online and got advice, opinions, learned about cigars and people too. An absolutely amazing gentleman.

Reading his own stories on his website since 2011, I am such a fan and admirer.

Peace to you and your great friends and family, Nino. Xo.

CB

 

 

[benfica_77]

Heartbreaking news! He was a pillar of the cuban cigar community and of this forum. I was wondering why I hadn't seen him in a while on here....this explains it. Wonderful man. RIP. 

[Ken Gargett]

just saw this. what truly awful, tragic news. RIP Nino. 

[SpecialK]

I took great pleasure in his Flying Cigar site and know he lived a rich and full life... I wish I had known him and it's my loss for not . RIP Nino..

 

[rcarlson]

Another big loss.  RIP, Nino.  

[Lomey]

RIP, Nino. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

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[westg]

Sad news, he had been around here on FOH  longer than most . Respect to you . Rest in peace Nino. 🌻

[Chucko8]

Very saddening news. RIP big fella. I shall miss our aircraft related chats also

[havanaclub]

RIP Nino. I always enjoyed reading his posts and seemed like a class A lad. Condolences to his family.


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[LLC]

Sad news. He loved life and was a pleasure to be with. Spent time with him in on a few trips in Havana but my favorite was when he took us to tour Humidores Havana. RIP. 

[Connoisseur Kim]

As a huge fan of his cigar blog and cigar posts, I am feeling sad when I heard about the death of Nino today. Rest in peace, Señor Nino.

[mbrody]

Truly enjoyed his contributions. My condolences to his family.

[Azksig]

Sad news indeed. Condolences to his wife and family. I wish I could have met him in person at least once. He will be missed.

[Rhinoww]

RIP. Sad news. A gentleman. I never had the pleasure of meeting him in person but over the years I felt that I got To knkw him a bit via his posts. When I think of why the FOH community is so strong and diverse, I think of a few people. Nino and Mike immediately come to mind. Both had great stories, advice and cigar knowledge they willingly shared. I particularly enjoyed hearing of nino’s days as a pilot. 
Let us all support their memory by being a bit more like them. Legacy is an important thing. Nino has quite a rich one. 

[Puros Y Vino]

Just heard the news.  Had the pleasure of smoking with him several times in Havana.  He was an excellent cigar ambassador. He opened several doors for many us in Havana and saw us through them as well.  Great sense of humor with a slice of curmudgeon now and then.   His blog was the starting point for many like minded individuals here.  He left a mighty legacy on the written page and with many in person.  I'll share a quick portrait of him during a lunch at La Terraza circa November 23, 2013.  RIP Nino.

[cgoodrich]

I am deeply saddened to hear of Nino’s passing. Just this weekend I was thinking I had not seen Nino posting/commenting and hoped he was was on another trip. I never had the pleasure to meet him but hoped I would one day.

I so enjoyed his website as he regaled his trips. I knew he lived life as he wanted, and such a class act it was. Our world is that much better because he was in it. I read all the posts here and know he will be so missed by one and all. Truly a gentleman extraordinaire!

I hope Inge and the family know how much he meant to so many people, and find a small bit of solace and strength in that knowledge. I pray they will find peace, and be filled with wonderful memories of him.

You will be missed, but never forgotten. Valle con dios Don Nino.

[helix]

A Giant . His posting/commenting , Flying cigar. Will be missed. R.I.P.

[BigGuns]

So sad to read this. Nino and his Flying Cigar are a couple of my earliest memories as I found this place and embarked into this world. Twenty twenty, too continues to suck. Prayers to his family and loved ones. May his memory be eternal

[SigmundChurchill]

After conversing with Nino for about 15 years online, I am so grateful that I finally got to spend some time with him in person in Cuba a few years ago.  He definitely met and exceeded all expectations. I was very sad to hear of his passing.  May he rest in peace.

[Islandboy]

Wow, this is heartbreaking news. I only conversed with him on this forum, but it was apparent what a gentleman and mentor he was to so many. My condolences to his family.