The Banquells family is mourning the loss of one of its members. José Manuel, son of Rafael Banquells and brother of Sylvia Pasquel, Rocío Banquells, and Mary Paz Banquells, passed away at the age of 69. The news was confirmed through social media, where his sisters shared emotional messages in his memory. Rocío Banquells was one of the first to speak out, posting an extensive message on Instagram expressing her profound grief: «With my soul and heart broken, I say goodbye to you, brother. Live long and Prosper.» She also wrote: «Fly high into the arms of our beloved parents and grandparents. I know you are not suffering, brother, and that gives me a little peace in my heart. You fought like a great warrior, but we lost this unjust battle. Always affectionate, with a huge heart full of love to give, with immense nobility and infinite kindness. I love you, brother, and I will miss you very much. Forever, dear little brother, until we meet again. I love you, brother, with all my being, and I will miss you more than we ever imagined. You left in peace, knowing you were loved. Thank you for all the love you gave me and my children, thank you for all the moments lived and enjoyed, thank you for always taking care of me, protecting me, and being by my side, for everything we laughed and cried about together, you will always be in my heart, dear brother. Fly into the arms of God the Father, I know he receives you with open arms and love, because you were a great human being. Thank you for being so noble and wonderful. I find no comfort». Mary Paz Banquells also shared a message on the same social network, recalling the close bond they shared: «Today, March 28, 2026, my heart and soul are shattered. Rest in peace». Sylvia Pasquel, for her part, chose to say goodbye through Instagram stories, sharing photos with her brother accompanied by the phrases: «Good journey, dear little brother» and «we will miss you». No details about the cause of death have been provided. However, the message published by Rocío Banquells suggests he was facing a prolonged illness, as she mentioned «you fought like a great warrior» and referred to an «unjust battle». The passing of José Manuel has generated an outpouring of support for the family, especially for his sisters, who have publicly shared their grief. The Banquells family is in mourning after confirming the death of José Manuel, son of Rafael Banquells and brother of Sylvia Pasquel, Rocío Banquells, and Mary Paz Banquells, who passed away at the age of 69. The news was announced through social media, where his sisters shared emotional farewell messages, which quickly generated reactions of support from followers and figures in the entertainment industry.
