Israel Guerra, a Chirican model died Sunday April 21 2024 while participating in a marathon in Boquete, Chiriquí.  The model represented Chiriquí in the Mister Panamá contest and reached the top 10 when he participated in Caballero Universal 2021.  The catwalks of Panama are in mourning after learning of the death of the Chirican model Israel Guerra, known for representing his province in beauty contests.  “Our dear Israel Guerra who, like his last name, was always a great warrior in the face of life,” was the initial words through the Mister Panama Official Instagram account that announced the death of the young man.

“We witnessed their sacrifices and efforts to get ahead (...). We join in the pain of his family, asking our Lord Jesus Christ to receive them in his arms and give them strength in these moments.  See you soon Israel...” the publication concluded.  Guerra managed to become Chiriquí's representative in Mister Panamá, reaching the Top 10 in Caballero Universal 2021. He leaves behind a daughter who currently lives in Boquete and according to those close to him, he always fought to see her happy.  The Mister Panama Organization, through its Instagram account, expressed its pain for the loss of Israel Guerra and described him as a warrior in life since his adolescence, witnessing his sacrifice to get ahead, completing his studies, having a home and giving a better quality of life for his family in Boquete.  “The pageant community joins in the pain of his family and loved ones and asks our Lord Jesus Christ to receive him in his arms,” the Mister Panama organization said in a statement. The funeral services were held Tuesday April 23 at 1pm at the San Juan Baptist Catholic Church In Bajo Boquete, for this outstanding model that made Panama stand out in the world of modeling.  To date, the model's cause of the heart attack is unknown.