Jose Maria Chema Postigo, the father of a family reputed to be the largest in Spain, has passed away after a short battle with cancer.
Postigo is survived by 15 of his 18 children and his wife Rosa Pich.
Postigo died of liver cancer on Monday. He had been admitted to hospital after losing more than 11kg (24lb) in a month. A series of tests revealed his condition and doctors gave him four months to live. In fact he only survived two more weeks.
Rosa Pich announced his passing in a Instagram post. Writing in Spanish, she said: “God is our Father. It is very good although sometimes we do not understand. An hour ago Chema has gone to Heaven forever, forever, forever... We do not know well what God has prepared for those who are faithful. I want to thank you again for all your support, prayers and affection. If we have managed to bear this situation peacefully, it is because many people have been praying. We continue to count on your prayers. Thank you!"
