Official ceremonies honoring Omar Geles can be held on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:00 pm in Plaza Alfonso López de Valledupar.
This Thursday, May 23, there can be a Mass at 8:00 am and the funeral can be at 10:00 am at Jardines del Ecce Homo Cemetery.
By decree no. 000100 of May 21, 2024, i Cesar’s authorities designated May 22 as a day of mourning within the division for the surprising and sudden loss of life of the composer, accordionist, producer and Rey Vallenato Omar Geles Suárez, who died on Tuesday evening, May 21 after struggling a syncope whereas enjoying a tennis match.
Funeral companies started on Wednesday with the switch of the physique of the composer and Rey Vallenato to the Rafael Carrillo Lúquez Public Library. The artist’s physique will stay within the crematorium till the time of his departure from Plaza Alfonso López.