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OV7 Member Lidia Ávila Mourns Death of Father

OV7 Member Lidia Ávila Mourns Death of Father

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lidia Ávila, a member of the Mexican pop group OV7, announced the death of her father, Mónico Ávila.
  • Ávila shared an emotional tribute on social media, thanking her father for his love and support.
  • She mentioned her father's reunion with her deceased daughter Sophia and brother in the afterlife.

Mexican singer Lidia Ávila, known for her work with the pop group OV7, is mourning the loss of her father, Mónico Ávila. She announced his passing with a heartfelt message on social media, bidding farewell to her "beautiful daddy" and expressing certainty that he has found eternal peace.

Ávila, who has previously experienced profound loss, including the death of her brother five years ago and her first daughter, Sophia, in 2009, shared a series of cherished photographs. These images, some dating back to her infancy, accompanied her emotional tribute. "Today my hero flew high, you are now in eternal life, my beautiful daddy, nothing hurts you anymore," she wrote.

Today my hero flew high, you are now in eternal life, my beautiful daddy, nothing hurts you anymore, I am sure that my Sophia and your gordo received you with open arms, what can I say that I haven't told you in life, thank you for so much, you will always be the pillar of this family, the legacy you leave is enormous, I will love you forever, Rest in peace Don Monico.

— Lidia ÁvilaLidia Ávila's emotional tribute to her father following his death.

She expressed deep gratitude for her father's unwavering love and support, calling him the "pillar of this family" and acknowledging the immense legacy he leaves behind. "I will love you forever, Rest in peace Don Monico," Ávila concluded her message.

Following the announcement, fans, followers, and colleagues offered condolences. Mariana Ochoa, Ávila's bandmate, sent words of support, writing, "Chinita, many memories. We are with you and your family. I love you very much."

Chinita many memories. We are with you and your family. I love you very much.

— Mariana OchoaOV7 bandmate Mariana Ochoa's message of support to Lidia Ávila.
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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.