‘Trying to survive’ : Julian Figueroa’s mother Maribel Guardia shares touching tribute to her son
Maribel Guardia, the mother of Julián Figueroa, posted a tribute to her son on Instagram a month after his death at the age of 27.
“A month without you, trying to survive,” the singer / actress wrote in the message she shared in Spanish among her nine million Instagram followers.
“Thank you for giving me the honor to be your mother, to enjoy the treasure of your heart, I’m learning to breathe again and I’m going to do it because I know you’re better than me,” the translation read to English.
Julián died on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the age of 27 of an acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation, per Telemundo Atlanta.
He is survived by his wife Ime Garza and their six-year-old son José Julián.
In memory: Maribel Guardia, the mother of Julián Figueroa, posted a tribute to her son on Instagram a month after his death at the age of 27
Mother and son: “A month without you, trying to survive,” the singer/actress wrote in the message she shared in Spanish among her nine million Instagram followers
Maribel added: ‘Sometimes I have the illusion [of] that I’m going to find you in the hammock in the garden reading a book and seeing your favorite tree, or that I’m going to find you in the hammock in the garden reading a book and seeing your favorite tree, or that I’m going to find you in the hammock in the garden living room room singing and playing guitar.’
“Everything reminds me of you, especially when I look into your lover’s eyes [son] José Julián and see in them a small piece of your soul. Your light brightens up my days, cool daddy.’
“Work helps me not to think too much, but sometimes I cry in the midst of the love so many people have given me. One day at a time. From this earthly plane I love you more than ever and I raise prayers, blessings and sighs to heaven,” she concluded the note.
She posted the touching note to her late son with an image of him with angel wings on it.
A week earlier – on May 2, Maribel celebrated his heavenly birthday – he would have turned 28 that day.
“Beloved son, on this May 2nd you turn 28 years old. I miss you with a torn soul. Maybe I’m selfish because you’re in a better place, close to God, but my heart still doesn’t understand the etheric realms. I am left with so many unforgettable memories,” Maribel wrote.
Maribel posted a picture of her and Julian together.
On Monday, April 10, one day after his passing, Mexico’s National Association of Performers announced the sad news.
RIP: Julián passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at the age of 27 from acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation, per Telemundo Atlanta
The organization said in a statement translated into English from Spanish on Sunday: “The National Association of Performers reports the death of member Julián Figueroa.”
The statement continued: “Actor and singer has released several albums, such as Julián Figueroa y su banda.” To his family and friends, our sincere condolences.”
Figueroa died in Mexico City on Sunday. People confirmed, adding that his most recent projects included a solo album in the works and a role in the telenovela Mi camino es amarte.
His parents were both in show business, as his late father, singer Joan Sebastian, passed away in 2015; while his mother is an actress.
Maribel announced his death on Instagram a day later with a post about her son’s tragic passing.
She said in a message translated from Spanish to English: “I am saddened to announce the passing of my beloved son Julián Figueroa, who sadly preceded us in leaving this level.”
Guardia said she was in a theater when her child was found unconscious in his home.
“They called 911 and when the ambulance and police arrived, they found him already lifeless, with no signs of violence,” Guardia said. “The medical report indicates that he died of acute myocardial infarction and ventricular fibrillation.”
Popular songs in Figueroa’s catalog include Volaré and Cómo Olvidar.
Gone too soon: Maribel announced his death on Instagram a day later with a post about her son’s tragic passing; seen August 28, 2015
Devastating: She said in a message translated from Spanish to English: “I am saddened to announce the passing of my beloved son Julián Figueroa, who sadly preceded us in leaving this level.
Talented: Guardia said she was in a theater at the time her child was found unconscious in his home
Bittersweet: In what would be his last social media post, Figueroa took to Instagram a day before his death to remember his late father’s birthday
Figueroa is one of eight sons of the late singer Sebastian. His brothers Trigo Figueroa and Juan Sebastián were killed in 2006 and 2010 respectively, People reported.
In what would be his last social media post, Figueroa took to Instagram a day before his death to commemorate his late father’s birthday.
He captioned the image – a childhood photo next to his late father – ‘How slowly eight years have passed, since the day you left, time tastes bitter. And people proclaim that time should solve everything, but it’s a vile lie, every day it hurts more and without fear of hurting sensibilities… here they go.’
He concluded the emotional post saying, “To hell with the Grammys with the fame and the money, ’cause my only wish is to hold you… one more time.”