The warm character and affection towards others is one of the qualities that distinguish the Mexican. This not only stands out during the festivities, but also during the funerals the people of Mexico gather to say goodbye to those they loved.
On various occasions, people gathered to say their last goodbye to writers, intellectuals, singers, composers, actors, among others. mexican celebrities. However, among these funerals, five stand out, which were the largest in the history of modern mexico.
The largest funerals in Mexico
Many of the Mexican celebrities who passed away have contributed great things to the country. Whether in the field of arts, literature, science, to name a few; many of them managed to connect in an intimate way with the Mexican public and, in some cases, Latin America.
Beloved Nervo (1870-1919)
The Mexican poet, Amado Nervo, died from worsening nephritis on May 24, 1919, in Uruguay. City where he arrived to be a diplomatic minister. However, his body took six months to reach Mexico, where his last tribute was paid to him.
Prior to the journey, his remains were provisionally deposited in the National Pantheon of Montevideo. There he received top honors for a month. Meanwhile he prepared the “Uruguay” bouquet, in which he traveled to Mexico.
The ship set sail from Uruguay in July 1919, although it made its first stop in Brazil. There they paid him a funeral tribute. Then he came to Dominican Republic to receive another tribute.
The body also came to Cuba, where he remained until mid-October. Massive funeral ceremonies were held there.
The bouquet arrived at port of Veracruz on November 11, 1919, from where Nervo’s body was transferred to Mexico City. It is estimated that close to 200,000 people attended to bid him farewell in CDMX.
Amado Nervo’s body was finally buried in the Rotunda of Illustrious Men on November 14, 1919.
Pedro Infante (1917-1957)
The Mexican singer and actor was an icon of the era of Golden Cinema in Mexico. He died in a plane crash after taking off from the city of Mérida, in Yucatán.
It is estimated that close to 300,000 people attended his funeral to bid him farewell. Infante was undoubtedly a character extremely loved by Mexicans.
Since his death and on each death anniversary, people often visit his grave to remember him.
Mario Moreno, “Cantinflas” (1911 – 1993)
Mario Fortino Alfonso Moreno Reyesbetter known as “cantinflas” was one of the greatest comedians in our country. He passed away at 81 years of age, due to lung cancer.
He received his last goodbye during an emotional tribute at the National Association of Actors (ANDA) and at the Institute of Fine Arts.
Later his body was cremated and the ashes were deposited in the Spanish Pantheon of the country’s capital.
Roberto Gomez Bolaños, “Chespirito” (1929-2014)
Roberto Mario Gomez Bolañosalias “chespirito“, was a Mexican actor, comedian, playwright, writer and screenwriter.
His stardom came when he created the famous Chespirito serieswhich exceeded all borders and reached various countries in Latin America.
Gómez Bolaños died at the age of 85 due to respiratory complications, in Cancun Quintana Roo. The Mexican actor received a tribute in Televisa San Angela company that was his home for many years.
Being one of the most beloved characters in modern Mexico, he was also veiled in the Aztec stadium so that people could say goodbye to him. Thousands of people gathered there to fire him. The remains of the playwright now rest in the French Pantheon of CDMX.
Juan Gabriel (1950 – 2016)
john gabrielwho was popularly known as “The Juarez Divo“, was a Mexican author, composer, actor, musician and producer. He died in Santa Monica, United States, due to a heart attack.
His body was cremated in the American city of Anaheim, California. However, his remains were later moved to Juarez City. From this city in the north of the country, his ashes were transferred to CDMX.
That afternoon, a great popular festival was held in which thousands of people gathered at the Palacio de Bellas Artes and its surroundings to say goodbye to Divo de Juaréz.
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