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Alexa Gutierrez. Images: Instagram/@venicebektas, @mond
Death Alexa GutierrezThe stepdaughter of veteran movie actors Eddie Gutierrez and Anabelle Rama and wife of former child actor Elvis Gutierrez, her death brought waves of sadness to one of the entertainment industry's biggest clans as her family celebrates her life.
Alexa passed away on Saturday, July 27, at the age of 38, after battling leukemia, or blood cancer. Her illness was made public by Rufa and Lama in January 2024.
Raymond Gutierrez paid tribute to Alexa on his Instagram account on Sunday, July 28, by sharing a black-and-white photo of Alexa and her children.
“You will be in our hearts forever, @alexaugutz,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, Ruffa's daughters, Lorin and Venice, are heartbroken by their aunt's death and have shared their fond memories of Alexa on their respective Instagram accounts.
To Venice, Alexa is her aunt who inspired her to be a “super cool teenage girl” and has made an effort to be her “babysitter” since 2007. “Dearest Tita Rex, I never could have imagined how much I would miss you,” she wrote.
“It was an honor to know you and to be loved by you,” Venice continued, “I pray every day that you may rest in peace. I pray for my children and Tito Elvis and that you be the best you can be to your daughters. Your passing leaves a hole in this family that can never be filled and I am so grateful for all the memories we shared.”
Lorin remembered Alexa as “very sweet, positive and had faith in the Lord” as she fought cancer despite her diagnosis, and thanked her for letting her be a “junior bridesmaid” in her wedding.
“I never wanted to know a world without you in it. You are such an easy person to love that saying goodbye was the hardest thing I've ever experienced. I missed you the moment you left. Our family will not be the same without you,” she added.
Image: Screenshot from Instagram/@loringabriella
Image: Screenshot from Instagram/@loringabriella
Image: Screenshot from Instagram/@loringabriella
As can be seen in the comments section of Rufa Gutierrez's post, the Gutierrez family also received tremendous support from other notable people such as Iza Calzado, Kayla Estrada, Rufa Mae Quinto, Jackie Forster, Sunshine Cruz, Marjorie Barretto, Mariel Rodriguez Padilla, Bella Padilla, Toni Gonzaga, Camille Prats, Sharon Cuneta, Claudine Barrett, Isabel Oli Prats, Jackie Lou Blanco, Ogie Alcasid and Aiko Melendez.
Screenshot from Instagram/@iloveruffag
Alexa's wake will be held from July 29 to 31 at the Santuario de San Antonio, Forbes Park, McKinley Road, Makati City.
Her burial is scheduled for August 1, but details have yet to be announced.
