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Osamu Menéndez discusses son Mauro's final wish for cremation at sea
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Osamu Menéndez discusses son Mauro's final wish for cremation at sea

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Osamu Menéndez shared details about his late son Mauro's final wishes, expressed during a conversation about death.
  • Mauro, who died at 33, requested to be cremated and have his ashes scattered at sea in Key Biscayne, Florida.
  • Menéndez expressed difficulty in fulfilling this wish himself, indicating Aylín Mujica would handle the arrangements, and reflected on his son's perceived irresponsibility regarding his health.

Osamu Menéndez has spoken about the poignant final wishes of his son, Mauro, who passed away at the age of 33. In a recent interview, Menéndez recounted a conversation with Mauro about death, during which his son expressed a clear desire for his remains.

Look, if you see me like this, not knowing you and not even knowing who others are. You push me down the stairs because I don't want my family to suffer.

— Osamu MenéndezMenéndez recounting a past conversation with his son about his fear of Alzheimer's.

Menéndez recalled telling his son about his own fear of developing Alzheimer's and joking that Mauro should push him down the stairs if he ever reached that point. Mauro, however, had a different perspective and shared his own ultimate wish: to be cremated and have his ashes scattered at sea near Key Biscayne, Florida, a place where he had lived for many years.

There, in Key Biscayne, because he lived there for many years.

— Osamu MenéndezMenéndez specifying the location for his son's ashes.

The musician's father admitted that he may not have the emotional strength to carry out this final act himself, suggesting that Mauro's mother, Aylín Mujica, would likely be the one to manage the arrangements. "I already said goodbye and I want to keep it at that," Menéndez stated, indicating his desire to preserve his memories without the added pain of scattering the ashes.

I won't even tell you what day. I already said goodbye and I want to keep it at that.

— Osamu MenéndezMenéndez expressing his emotional difficulty in fulfilling his son's final wish.

Reflecting on Mauro's final days, Menéndez expressed some frustration, believing his son had not taken sufficient care of his health. Mauro had been suffering from severe pneumonia but chose to travel to Barbados, a decision his father considered a significant health risk. "The irresponsibility of not taking care of himself and not staying to rest. That's what I told him the day I saw him in the morgue," Menéndez confessed. He also revealed that he was unaware of Mauro's travel plans to Barbados and conveyed his deep sorrow and love for his son during their last moments together.

The irresponsibility of not taking care of himself and not staying to rest. That's what I told him the day I saw him in the morgue.

— Osamu MenéndezMenéndez reflecting on his son's health choices leading up to his death.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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