Lucas Trejo’s life changed in a matter of moments after the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela in June 2026. The Argentine footballer, who plays professionally in Venezuela, lost his wife, Yanina Trejo, and their two young children, Aaron and Ainhoa, when the building they were in collapsed during the disaster. Their family had initially been reported missing, but days later the heartbreaking news was confirmed. According to NBC News, more than 1,000 people died in the earthquakes, making it one of the country’s deadliest natural disasters in recent years.
Who Is Lucas Trejo? Marítimo de La Guaira Defender Building His Career in Venezuela
Lucas Trejo is an Argentine defender who joined Venezuelan club Marítimo de La Guaira in 2026. The club announced his arrival in February, describing him as an experienced player who had already won two league titles in Venezuelan football.Before tragedy struck, Trejo was known not only for his work on the pitch but also for the close bond he shared with his family. His social media posts often showed moments with his wife and children, giving fans a glimpse into his life away from football.The loss became public after Marítimo de La Guaira shared a tribute on Instagram confirming the deaths of Yanina, Aaron and Ainhoa. The club expressed condolences to Trejo and his relatives while also remembering the many other victims affected by the earthquake.The statement read: “For the eternal rest of Yanina de Trejo (wife), Aaron Trejo (son) and Ainhoa Trejo (daughter) of our player Lucas Trejo. The big family of the Maritime Sport Club of La Guaira offers their condolences for the death of their relatives, which occurred last June 24th during the earthquake that shook the whole country.”The club added: “Directors, coaches, players, administrative, operational and administrative staff of the club we ask God for the eternal rest of the family of Lucas Trejo. We also continue to pray for the rescue of other victims of this catastrophe in La Guaira.”
Lucas Trejo, Yanina Trejo and Their Children Aaron and Ainhoa Shared a Close Family Life
Lucas and Yanina built their family over several years. The couple married in 2020 after years together. Around the time of their wedding, Yanina shared a heartfelt message on Instagram celebrating their relationship and future together.Their son Aaron was born in 2018. Marking his first month, Yanina wrote about how becoming a mother had changed her life and how much joy her son had brought to the family.Two years later, the couple welcomed their daughter, Ainhoa. On her first birthday, Yanina posted a long tribute, thanking God for her daughter and describing her as the child she had always dreamed of having.Those family memories have now taken on a deeper meaning. Following the confirmation of their deaths, Lucas honored his wife and children through his Instagram Story. He shared a family photograph showing all four smiling together, a quiet but powerful tribute during an unimaginably painful time.While fans know Lucas Trejo as a professional footballer, the recent tragedy has highlighted another side of his life, a husband and father who is now grieving the loss of the people closest to him after one of Argentina’s worst natural disasters.