MANILA, Philippines – Elvis Gutierrez paid a heartfelt tribute to his late wife, Alexa Uichico-Gutierrez, who passed away last Saturday at the age of 38 after battling leukemia. Elvis remembered happier days with Alexa in a poignant Instagram post, sharing a photo of her at 19, beaming with joy as she learned to drive.
“You were 19; I was 22. This was the first day you learned how to drive. I wanted to capture how happy you were. You called me the best driving teacher. I miss you so much,” he wrote.
Alexa’s wake is being held at the Santuario De San Antonio, Forbes Park, McKinley Road in Makati City from July 29 to 31, with inurnment scheduled for August 1.
Support from Friends and Celebrities
In the comments, friends and celebrities extended their condolences to the grieving family. Solenn Heussaff wrote, “Praying for you and your family. So sorry for your loss Elvis.” Another close friend remarked, “Alexa. One of the happiest girls ever. She loved you so much. Praying for you guys.”
Elvis has been reposting tributes dedicated to Alexa from their family and friends on his Instagram story.
Family’s Heartfelt Announcements
Elvis’s sister, Ruffa Gutierrez, announced Alexa’s death on her Instagram account on Sunday, followed by Elvis posting a touching photo of himself kissing his wife, simply captioned with a white heart emoji. In January, Ruffa had appealed for prayers for Alexa, describing her as a “brave and beautiful soul” and a “devoted wife” to her brother.
Alexa’s Legacy
Alexa, originally from the Uichico clan in Iloilo, was a model who later became an entrepreneur. She leaves behind her husband Elvis and their two daughters, Aria and Ezra.
Elvis Gutierrez’s Background
Elvis, the son of veteran celebrity couple Eddie and Annabelle Rama, briefly joined the entertainment industry as a child star but chose a different path despite his family’s strong acting background, including his younger twin brothers, Richard and Raymond Gutierrez.