Mark Consuelos is mourning the loss of his father, Saul Consuelos. The “Live with Kelly and Mark” co-host revealed the heartbreaking news during the Monday, April 6 episode of the talk show, sharing that his father “passed away peacefully” on March 23 following a long illness.. Kelly Ripa Says Family Is ‘Heartbroken’ As Kids Experience First Major Loss. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. Standing beside him, wife and co-host Kelly Ripa became visibly emotional as she honored her father-in-law. “I can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life,” she said. “He really is so symbolic of everything you are.”. Ripa also opened up about how deeply the loss has impacted the couple’s three children, Michael Consuelos, Lola Consuelos, and Joaquin Consuelos, noting this marks their first experience with such grief. “This is the first loss they’ve ever experienced in their lives,” she said, reflecting on how meaningful it was that they had the chance to grow up with their grandfather.. “You got to have deep, meaningful conversations [with them],” she added, emphasizing the special bond they shared.. Mark Consuelos Reflects On Lessons Learned From His Father. ZUMAPRESS.com / MEGA. As he remembered his dad, Consuelos shared how Saul’s hands-on parenting style shaped him into the man he is today. “If you asked him what time it was, he would tell you how to build a watch,” he joked.. “There were a lot of lectures… and I learned so much,” Consuelos continued, explaining how his father would make him watch and participate in fixing things around the house.. “I learned the most by just watching him,” he said, adding that those lessons still serve him today.. Saul Consuelos’ Inspiring Journey From Mexico To U.S. Military Service. Arroyo-OConnor / AFF-USA.com / MEGA. Consuelos also reflected on his father’s remarkable life story, from immigrating to the United States as a teenager to serving his country for decades. “He came here from Mexico in his early teens,” he said. “He served his country for 30 years… ended up at Special Operations Command in Tampa.”. Saul went on to pursue higher education while raising his family, earning his master’s degree, and continuing to learn throughout his life. “If you’re going to put a face to an immigrant, he would be the prime example of what this country promises people,” Consuelos added.. Kelly Ripa Honors Father-In-Law As Family’s ‘Living Legacy’. Valoe//AFF/Steven Bergman / MEGA. Ripa also shared just how involved Saul was in their family life, often stepping in to help raise their children while Consuelos worked. “He was very involved,” she said, recalling how he frequently attended school events and even traveled with the family to support them.. At times, his presence was so constant that people assumed he was her husband. “They were like, ‘Is this your new husband?’” She joked. “And I was like, ‘No, that was my father-in-law.
