Farewell to former Lladó mayor Josep Caixàs highlights February 4 obituaries

The emotional ceremony at Santa Maria de Lladó gathered family, friends, and the four succeeding mayors to honor his 24-year legacy.

Generic image of a rural church with cypress trees under a clear sky, symbolizing a farewell.
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Generic image of a rural church with cypress trees under a clear sky, symbolizing a farewell.

The obituaries published on February 4, 2026 by the Diari Catalunya featured the heartfelt tribute paid to Josep Caixàs, former mayor of Lladó, during the ceremony at the Santa Maria church.

The day of farewells was marked by the remembrance of Josep Caixàs, who served as mayor of Lladó for 24 years. The ceremony took place in the Sant Joan hall, which he himself restored, and later in the Santa Maria church, where the priest described his personality and the great legacy of improvements, including bringing running water to the municipality.

"His son Joan Maria admirably and poetically described his great family and mayoral legacy."

Lluis Roura · Painter and author of the eulogy
One of the most emotional moments occurred when the four mayors who succeeded CaixàsJoan Fàbregas, Joaquim Tramoleda, Carles Ramonet, and the current mayor, Jordi Puig— stood together at the foot of the altar to pay tribute and express gratitude for the “profound mark” he left on the town.
In addition to the farewell in Lladó (Alt Empordà), the day's obituaries included several residents of the Gironès region, such as Jordi Masaller Campolier (91), Marta Ventolà Oriol (91), and Carmen Freixas Marco (84) from Girona, as well as Antonio Fargnoli Fabre from Bescanó and Juan Montoro Martínez from Salt.