News Americas, New York, NY, 16 October 2024: The funeral for the late Cuban reggaeton artist José Manuel Carbajal, known as “El Taiger,” will take place this Saturday at San Lázaro Catholic Church in Hialeah, Miami.
A statement on the musician’s Instagram page, following his tragic death last Thursday from a gunshot wound to the head, announced that a public memorial service will begin at 1.30pm on Saturday, October 19. The church is located at 4400 W 18th Ave, Hialeah, FL 33012.
“This will be a moment for all of us to come together and celebrate the life, legacy and contributions of José Manuel Carbajal,” the statement said. Attendees are asked to adhere to a strict dress code, while loud music, candles and talking during the ceremony are prohibited. Total silence will be maintained during the service.
The El Taiger team expressed their gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans and friends during this difficult time. Since news of his death, hundreds of his followers have held vigils in his honor at the site where he was found. For more than 15 years, El Taiger’s music has been a staple of Latin parties and celebrations, and his fans are now paying tribute to the beloved artist.
El Taiger, born José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar, was discovered on October 3 in the back seat of a Mercedes-Benz, shot in the head, with two red gas canisters in the trunk. Authorities suspect he was shot elsewhere and later transported to a neighborhood near a hospital. The singer faced two criminal charges over the summer, including charges of robbery and resisting an officer, but pleaded not guilty to both.
Miami Police have identified Damian Valdez-Galloso, also known as “El Narra,” a convicted felon and registered sex offender, as a person of interest in the ongoing investigation.
El Taiger’s cousin, Jorge Junior, shared the funeral plans during an interview with Univision Noticias, revealing that the family plans to cremate the artist and take his ashes back to Cuba, where they will be laid to rest next to his mother’s grave.
Check out one of the latest music videos from El Taiger HERE
