GOSSIP GIRL: Rufa Mae Quinto says she is still shocked after losing her husband

By Giselle Sanchez

Published Sep 2, 2025 12:38 pm

Actress-comedienne Rufa Mae Quinto is navigating one of the most heartbreaking moments of her life following the sudden death of her husband, former San Francisco police officer Trevor Magallanes. It was painful for me to interview her. Rufa Mae'scomments were short and brief but contained so much grief. “I am still in shock up to now.  I am very, very sad. 

"Kasi maayos family ko until one day di ko na alam biglang di ko na alam…(My family was okay until one day… I really do not know what happened up to now…) But as his wife, I have to do this viewing celebration for Trevor to pay tribute to him. He was a good man. He deserved this tribute," Rufa Mae tells Gossip Girl.   

On Aug. 15, family, friends, and colleagues gathered in California to celebrate Trevor’s life, a man remembered for his dedication to serving his country and his family. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Rufa expressed gratitude to the many friends who traveled from across the United States to stand with her. 

“Inihanda namin ang hall at courtyard para sa celebration of life. Maraming family, friends, at workmates ang dumating para magbigay-pugay sa kanya,” she wrote.

A special playroom was even prepared for children to honor Trevor as “the gamer,” reflecting his lighter side beyond the police uniform. 

According to a statement from the San Francisco Police Department, TrevorMagallanes joined the force in September 2018 as part of the 263rd Recruit Academy Class. He served in the Mission, Tenderloin, Central, and Taraval Districts before concluding his service in February 2023.

“Trevor served the communities with dedication and commitment,” Interim Police Chief Paul Yep wrote in his condolence message. He noted that Trevor is survived by his beloved daughter Athena, who was described as “the light of his life.”

For Rufa Mae, the loss of her husband is not only a personal tragedy but also a devastating blow to their young daughter. 

“I’m deeply saddened by this development. Hope u give us time to mourn his loss especially my daughter,” she said. “Just pray for us that we will get thru this by the help of God.”

Alongside the outpouring of support came a flood of rumors and unverified claims about Trevor’s death. This has deeply upset Rufa Mae, who appealed to the public to stop spreading fake news. “We are still gathering factual information about his death. Even we or his immediate family are still verifying what happened,” she stressed. “So we kindly ask his friends or anyone to stop spreading fake news or mere speculations.”

Despite the pain, Rufa Mae continues to hold on to her faith. “Hanggang sa huli… hanggang sa muli, mahal kita Trev,” she wrote in one of her tributes.

For now, her focus remains on protecting her daughter and honoring the memory of her late husband. Amid grief, gossip, and public scrutiny, Rufa Mae shows resilience as she carries on with love and strength.