Jorge Trejos Contreras, 33, passes away from a heart attack while preparing for departure.
Jorge Trejos Contreras, a 33-year-old singer renowned for his performances of classic songs by Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, passed away on March 30, 2025, from a sudden heart attack at Juan Santamaría International Airport in
Costa Rica.
Trejos was en route to California, USA, where he was set to continue his studies at Stanford University.
According to family members, Trejos collapsed at the airport entrance immediately after exiting a taxi.
His aunt, Ana Isabel Ruiz, expressed profound grief in a public statement, describing the loss of her nephew as an overwhelming heartache, referring to him as a kind-hearted young man and loving nephew.
Pablo Trejos Contreras was the son of Ricardo Trejos Guardia, a notable businessman and owner of the Trejos Montealegre shopping center in Escazú.
Condolences have been shared widely on social media, reflecting the impact of his untimely death on friends and the community.
A wake for Trejos is being held at Don Bosco Funeral Home in San José.
His funeral is scheduled for March 31 at 12:30 PM at the General Cemetery, with no accompanying mass.
The Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has confirmed his death on March 30.
The unfortunate event has elicited an outpouring of tributes and messages of support for his family and friends during this difficult time.