# Death of Los Tekis bassist Pucho Ponce

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/death-of-los-tekis-bassist-pucho-ponce
> Updated: 2026-08-21T12:54:00.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

José Luis ‘Pucho’ Ponce, the longtime bassist for the Argentine folklore group Los Tekis, died on August 19, 2026, at the age of 68. Ponce had been receiving intensive care at the Instituto Modelo de Cardiología following a diagnosis of a complicated illness two months prior.

A member of the Jujuy-based ensemble since 1995, Ponce was considered a fundamental part of the band’s rhythmic identity. In addition to his musical career, he was recognized as an artist and illustrator known for minimalist pencil drawings.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Musicians Marcos Elvis and José Luis “Pucho” Ponce pass away

Musicians Marcos Elvis in Spain and José Luis ‘Pucho’ Ponce of the Argentine band Los Tekis have passed away, prompting emotional tributes from the music community.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/musicians-marcos-elvis-and-jos-luis-pucho-ponce-pass-away

### 2026-08-19: Pucho Ponce, longtime bassist of Los Tekis, dies at 68

José Luis “Pucho” Ponce, the longtime bassist for the iconic Argentine folklore band Los Tekis, has died at age 68 after a period of illness.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-tekis-bassist-jos-luis-pucho-ponce-dies-at-68

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