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Elodia Ferrer, Mother of Ximo Puig, Dies at 88 on Eve of 89th Birthday

Her funeral takes place at 19:00 in Morella, reflecting the former Generalitat president’s strong ties to his Castellón hometown.

Overview

  • Ferrer passed away on Saturday, one day before turning 89, after dedicating her life to her family’s welfare.
  • Known as an abnegated homemaker and wife of a transport worker, she raised three sons: Ximo, Francis and Jordi.
  • The funeral service will be held this evening at the Basilica of Morella, the Puig family’s natal town in Castellón.
  • Ximo Puig, who led the Generalitat Valenciana and now serves as Spain’s ambassador to the OECD, often credits his parents’ working-class roots.
  • In speeches, Puig has cited his mother’s devotion and his father’s example as guiding principles throughout his public career.