Actress Ruffa Gutierrez (proper) with sister-in-law Alexandra “Alexa” Uichico-Gutierrez
MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra “Alexa” Gutierrez, spouse of former actor Elvis Gutierrez, died on the age of 38 after battling Leukemia or most cancers of the blood.
In Instagram, actress Ruffa Gutierrez introduced her sister-in-law’s passing.
“I’m nonetheless making an attempt to course of and settle for that you’re now not with us. It’s so onerous… Phrases can’t categorical how heartbroken and shocked I’m,” Ruffa mentioned.
“I really like you a lot my lovely, irreplaceable Alexa. You’ll eternally be in my ideas and in my coronary heart. Till we cross paths once more… I’ll write extra when ready,” she added.
Additionally in Instagram, Elvis posted a photograph of him kissing Alexa, solely captioned with a white coronary heart emoji. In his Instagram Tales, he has been sharing buddies’ and household’s tributes for his spouse.
In Ruffa’s publish, Alexa was described as “loving mom, spouse, daughter, and pal.”
“You’ll eternally be in our hearts,” Raymond mentioned in his Instagram account, posting a photograph of Alexa and her two younger youngsters.
Alexa is survived by Elvis and their daughters, Aria and Ezra. In keeping with experiences, Aria is 10 whereas based on Alexa’s Instagram publish, Ezra turned seven simply final month.
Final January, Ruffa revealed in Instagram that Alexa was battling Leukemia.
“LEUKEMIA WARRIOR. Alexa is a courageous and exquisite soul, a loyal spouse to Elvis, and a loving mom to Aria and Ezra, her two younger daughters. Within the face of this unexpected adversity, she wants our prayers and assist. Let’s storm the heavens and pray for Alexa’s full therapeutic,” Ruffa mentioned.
In a separate publish solely three weeks in the past, Ruffa greeted Alexa a cheerful birthday.
“Pleased birthday to a ravishing, true warrior!” Ruffa wrote.
“Lex, your journey’s been robust (6 months and counting at St. Luke’s World Metropolis) however your bravery conjures up us all. At this time we have fun your exceptional braveness, unbelievable energy and resilience. We’ll proceed to storm the heavens and pray on your full therapeutic. You’re going to win this battle! We love you a lot. Pleased Birthday, Alexa.”
A member of Iloilo’s landed Uichico clan, Alexa was a mannequin and entrepreneur. She and Elvis tied the knot in Santuario de San Antonio Parish in Forbes Park, Makati Metropolis on June 26, 2015. The couple had been married for 9 years when Alexa handed away.