Argentine footballer Lucas Trejo's wife and two young children have been confirmed dead in Venezuela, following the devastating earthquakes that struck the country on June 24, 2026. The tragedy was announced by Venezuelan football club Sport Maritimo de La Guaira, which released an official statement confirming the deaths after a 74-hour search.
Details of the Tragedy
Trejo's wife, Yanina Maranella, and their children, Aaron and Ainhoa Trejo, were in the coastal town of Playa Grande when the earthquakes hit, causing their apartment building to collapse. Trejo had been desperately searching for them since they were reported missing. The club's statement read: "Club Sport Maritimo La Guaira deeply mourns the loss suffered by Lucas Trejo's family; we ask for respect for his relatives and teammates. After a 74-hour search, they were found deceased."
Friend Confirms News
Former Venezuela international Edson Tortolero, a close friend of Trejo, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking update. He wrote: "We inform all the people of Venezuela and Argentina that the bodies of Lucas Trejo's family members have been found lifeless. We thank everyone for the support and ask for the most sincere respect for his family at this time. WE PRAY FOR ETERNAL LIFE FOR THEM." Trejo himself has not spoken publicly about the loss but shared a family photograph on his Instagram Stories without a caption.
Massive Earthquake Impact
The back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela on Wednesday, June 24, have caused widespread devastation. Approximately 1,500 people have lost their lives, and at least 69,000 remain missing. The region of La Guaira, north of the capital Caracas, suffered the most severe destruction. Among the other confirmed fatalities is 18-year-old Venezuelan footballer Yiimvert Berroteran. The wife of former Major League Baseball player Gorkys Hernandez, Daisy, also died in the disaster.
Support for Trejo
According to Argentine media, Trejo's father and brother have traveled to Venezuela to support him during this difficult time. The football community has rallied around the grieving player, with tributes and condolences pouring in from around the world. The search for missing persons continues as rescue efforts persist in the affected areas.
