The husband of the PSDB candidate for the state government of Pernambuco, Rachel Lyra, Fernando Lucena, 44 years old, died in Caruaru, this morning, of a massive heart attack, on the day of the first round of state elections. He was 44 years old.
Raquel Lyra appeared in this final stretch of the campaign in second place in the most recent polls, alongside Miguel Coelho. IPEC gave both 17% of the valid votes, with federal deputy Marília Arraes ahead in the polls, with 38% of the valid votes.
Official mourning in Caruaru
The mayor of Caruaru, Rodrigo Pinheiro, who was Raquel Lyra’s deputy, declared three days of official mourning in the city. He released an official statement:
“It is with great regret and consternation that the Municipality of Caruaru decrees three-day Official Mourning for the death of the businessman, Fernando Lucena, husband of the former mayor of the municipality, Raquel Lyra.
The decree will be published in an extra Official Gazette.
The prefecture, on behalf of all its servers, wishes the most sincere condolences to the entire bereaved family.”
confirmation of death
Raquel Lyra’s father, the former governor of Pernambuco João Lyra Netosigned the family note confirming the death:
“Raquel Lyra’s family informs, with deep pain, that, on the morning of this Sunday, 02, businessman Fernando Lucena, husband of Raquel and father of João and Fernando, died, victim of a sudden illness. Raquel Lyra and her family are grateful the expressions of solidarity they have been receiving and count on everyone’s understanding at this difficult time”.
Fernando Lucena was rescued after feeling sick. He was taken to a hospital but did not survive.
As soon as the news was confirmed, reporter Karol Matos, from Rádio Jornal Caruaru, was in front of the building where the family’s apartment is located, in the Maurício de Nassau neighborhood and recorded the following video:
canceled schedule
The candidate canceled her entire campaign schedule. Raquel Lyra would vote at 8:45 am, at Colégio Diocesano, located at Rua Deputado Souto Filho, 227, Bairro Maurício de Nassau, in Caruaru.
Then, at 11:45 am, Raquel would accompany the vote of the candidate for vice governor, Priscila Krause, at Colégio José Vilela, Estrada do Encanamento, 277, in Parnamirim, Recife.
According to the initial schedule, candidate Raquel Lyra would accompany the investigation of the first round in Caruaru. Members of the ticket should talk to the press after the announcement of the result, at Casa 45, located at Rua Saldanha Marinho, S/N, Maurício de Nassau.
family routine
In television debates, it was common for the candidate to ask her husband to pack lunch for the children or put them to sleep, when the debate took place at night. She affectionately called him “Nego”.
The businessman accompanied his wife at political events and even had his name speculated for a candidacy for state deputy this year, after Raquel Lyra was re-elected mayor of Caruaru with an expressive vote.
According to local information, at the time, she could have launched a name from the region for the dispute and the names of the president of the Chamber, Lula Tôrres and her husband, Fernando Lucena were quoted. However, Raquel decided to support Priscilla Krause (DEM) for state and Daniel Coelho (Cida) for federal. In this election, Priscila Krause ended up as vice president.
According to speculation, her husband Fernando Lucena wanted to enter politics. Raquel is heir to a lineage of politicians from the Pernambuco Agreste region that includes her uncle, Fernando Lyra, now deceased, who was a deputy and minister of Justice, in addition to her father, former governor João Lyra Neto, and her grandfather, João Lyra Filho, who was mayor of Caruaru in the middle of the last century and also a deputy.
Marília Arraes publishes note of condolence
Candidate Marília Arraes, from Solidarity, released a note of regret:
“My family and I, at this moment, are deeply dismayed by this tragic and unexpected event. May faith in God and true love support you, Raquel, João, Fernando and the whole family, in this moment of so much pain and give them the strength they need to face it. My sincere feelings”, said former deputy and candidate Marília Arraes, who appeared on Saturday (1) leading the IPEC poll, with 38% of valid votes.
Danilo Cabral regrets loss
“I want to express my deepest condolences to Raquel and her family, who are grieving the loss of her husband, Fernando Lucena. On behalf of my family, I wish you strength to go through this moment of deep sadness. Nothing is superior to the comfort of faith. I wish that God enlighten them.”, signs Danilo Cabral and family. Danilo, who is from the PSB, disputes the state government with Raquel.
The candidate for the Senate on Danilo Cabral’s ticket, PT Tereza Leitão, who is hospitalized recovering from orthopedic surgery, released her note of condolence on Twitter:
Miguel Coelho said he was dismayed
Former mayor of Petrolina and also candidate for the Government of Pernambuco Miguel Coelho (União Brasil), who appeared yesterday in the Ipec poll tied for second place with Raquel Lyra, released a note of regret:
“We are saddened by the devastating news of the death of Fernando Lucena. In this difficult time, we offer solidarity to your family, especially our friend Raquel Lyra and her children for such a painful loss. May God comfort all of Fernando’s family and friends.”
Anderson mourns loss in interview with TV Jornal
The former mayor of Jaboatão and also candidate Anderson Ferreira spoke to TV Jornal about the death of Fernando Lucena:
He also released an official note: “I would like to express all my support and my deepest and sincere feelings to Raquel and all her family in this very difficult time. May God bless you all and comfort your hearts at this time.”
Repercussion among allies
The two members of the majority ticket alongside Raquel Lyra also expressed solidarity. Senate candidate Guilherme Coelho wrote in a note that he deeply regretted the sudden death of Fernando Lucena, businessman and husband of Raquel Lyra. “A good citizen and an exemplary father, Fernando, has always been committed to his wife’s political cause. May God receive and comfort Nando, João, Raquel, all his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Priscila Krause, candidate for vice on Raquel’s ticket, also released a note:
“In this moment of great sadness at the sudden death of Fernando Lucena, Raquel Lyra’s husband, I inform you that I am in Caruaru alongside my friend Raquel and her family. Our affection, solidarity and faith in God will be fundamental.
As a candidate for vice governor of the Pernambuco Quer Mudar coalition, which has Raquel as a candidate for governor, I inform you that the coordination of the campaign is currently under my command. I will return to Recife to, at 2 pm, cast my vote.”
Carreata in Caruaru
On the eve of the first round of the election, Raquel Lyra ended the campaign with a motorcade in Caruaru, her hometown. During the pre-candidacy and candidacy, Raquel visited approximately 150 municipalities.
“This Sunday, Pernambuco will choose its future and I know that this includes my presence in the second round to win the elections and, with experience and leadership skills, make the transformations that Pernambuco and Pernambuco deserve and need,” he said. on Saturday, during the motorcade.
Following the agenda were former governor João Lyra Neto; the vice candidate, Priscila Krause; the candidate for the Senate, Guilherme Coelho and his first substitute, Fred Loyo; the candidate for state deputy, Carlos Braga; candidate for state deputy Débora Almeida; candidate for federal deputy, Rodolfo Albuquerque.
