San Cristóbal.– Former President Hipólito Mejía and the Mayor of the National District, Carolina Mejía, attended the wake of educator Freddy García this Friday, where they emotionally remembered Doña Rosa Gómez de Mejía, highlighting the close friendship the teacher maintained with their family for decades.
Visibly moved, Hipólito Mejía lamented the passing of the renowned professor, who died of a heart attack, and stated that the news made him relive the pain he felt with the passing of his wife.
“I didn’t want to believe it. I found out half an hour ago, a terrible loss,” expressed the former president. He added that García was a figure very dear to his entire family and highlighted his dedication to education and the training of several generations of young people.
For her part, Carolina Mejía could not hold back her tears in front of the master’s coffin, whom she described as a brother. She explained that the bond with García was born many years before political activity, thanks to the friendship he cultivated with her parents.
The mayor highlighted the work he performed for more than four decades at the Instituto Politécnico Loyola, as well as his commitment to education, youth, and people with limited resources.
He also recalled that, after the passing of Doña Rosa Gómez de Mejía, Freddy García never stopped attending the masses held in her memory, a gesture that, as he said, demonstrates the human quality that characterized him.
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The wake, held at La Esperanza funeral home in San Cristóbal, brought together family, friends, authorities, and leaders of the Modern Revolutionary Party (PRM), including provincial director Rafael Salazar.
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During the event, Salazar highlighted the educator’s career, whom he defined as a tireless defender of the social, cultural, and environmental causes of San Cristóbal. He recalled his participation in the protection of the Pomier Caves, his work at the Loyola Polytechnic Institute, and his commitment to various community initiatives.
Dozens of people came to bid farewell to the teacher and left messages of gratitude and recognition in the book of condolences, highlighting his legacy as an educator, mentor, and servant of the community.
