Juan Gabriel remembered with mass in Ciudad Juárez on 10th anniversary of his death; son attends

Ten years after his death, Mexican music icon Juan Gabriel was remembered in Ciudad Juárez with a commemorative mass at the Sanctuary of San Lorenzo. The service drew devoted fans, friends, and citizens who gathered to honor the beloved artist, whose real name was Alberto Aguilera Valadez.

Jan Gabriel Aguilera, Juan Gabriel's son, was present at the religious celebration. He shared his emotions, stating it was a gift to be there and expressing pride in his father's career and journey from humble beginnings to international stardom. "It is a pride that effort he made in his career and his life and seeing the level he reached from where he came from, then it is a pride that," he said.

Fans visibly moved by the occasion shed tears, reflecting on the enduring legacy of "El Divo de Juárez." Mariachis provided musical accompaniment, adding to the atmosphere of remembrance before an altar adorned with a large photo of Juan Gabriel and a bouquet of flowers.

The mass is the first in a series of events planned in Juárez to celebrate Juan Gabriel's life and music. The festivities are set to culminate on Saturday with a concert in the Plaza de la Mexicanidad, dedicated to the artist.

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It is a gift for me as a son and I will always return here to celebrate with them with all of Mexico and Juárez. It is a pride that effort he made in his career and his life and seeing the level he reached from where he came from, then it is a pride that.