Judy Araneta-Roxas, widow of the late Senator Gerry Roxas and mother of former Interior Secretary and Senator Mar Roxas, has passed away at the age of 91 on the evening of August 26.
Her death was confirmed by her son, Mar Roxas.
“We are very sad to share that our mother Judy Araneta Roxas passed away peacefully this morning, surrounded by family and loved ones. Please include her in your prayers. Wake details to follow,” Roxas said in a social media post.
Mrs. Roxas was also the mother of the late Capiz Representative Dinggoy Roxas.
Coming from the distinguished Araneta and Roxas families, both influential in business and politics, Judy Araneta-Roxas played a pivotal role in her son Mar’s political journey.
The Roxas family said details of the wake will be announced soon.