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Mother of Singer Tomate Barraza Dies After Long Cancer Fight

Family members posted private farewells on WhatsApp and Instagram that have shaped public coverage while formal funeral plans remain private.

Overview

  • Carlos ‘Tomate’ Barraza confirmed his mother Martha Chervellini’s death on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, in messages reported by multiple Peruvian outlets.
  • The family had previously disclosed earlier this year that Chervellini was treated for liver and breast cancer that had spread to her lungs.
  • Tomate shared brief WhatsApp status messages that included the lines “No muere lo que es eterno” and “Mi Marthita linda, gracias por tanto amor,” according to published screenshots.
  • His daughter Gaela Barraza posted emotional Instagram tributes calling her grandmother “my queen” and thanking her for giving her “the best 18 years” of life.
  • Media coverage has focused on the family’s remembrances and public grief, other relatives and acquaintances expressed condolences on social media, and no new medical or funeral details have been released.