Román Alberto Cepeda, Torreón mayor, dies after cancer battle; first in city history to pass while in office

Torreón's mayor, Román Alberto Cepeda González, has passed away following complications from a prolonged battle with cancer. He died on Friday and was remembered at a private mass held at the Church of the Miraculous Medal in Torreón.

The religious ceremony took place at 1 p.m. within a gated community, restricting access for media. Security personnel, including municipal and state police, were present to manage entry. Notable attendees included Coahuila Governor Manolo Jiménez, state prosecutor Federico Fernández, and the state PRI party leader Carlos Robles.

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Thank you to all who were with my father and the family in good times and bad.

Cepeda's wife, Selina Bremer, honorary president of DIF Torreón, and their three children received condolences from the community. Attendees prayed for the eternal rest of the municipal leader, remembering him as a man who left a significant legacy for the city. His son Ernesto delivered a speech thanking those who supported his father and urged City Hall workers to continue his father's legacy.

Mayor Cepeda was in his second consecutive term (2025-2027) and holds the distinction of being the first mayor in Torreón's history to die while in office. The passing occurred at Sanatorio Español after he was rushed to the hospital due to health complications.

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Continue my father's legacy.