Sad news came from ONIC Esports' import player, Duane "Kelra" Pillas. On Saturday, May 16, 2026, ONIC's Kelra's father reportedly passed away. This news was quite surprising considering Kelra had been building his career in the MPL Indonesia for the past few months. The entire MPL Indonesia team, ONIC Esports, expressed their condolences for the passing of Kelra's father. Furthermore, the talent, team, players, casters, and fans of MPL Indonesia also expressed their condolences.

On the same day, ONIC was scheduled to face Alter Ego on Saturday night. MPL Indonesia also paid special tribute to ONIC Kelra's father. In the match against Alter Ego, ONIC Kelra chose to compete despite his urgent need to return to his home country, the Philippines. MPL, through host Clara Mongstar, honored Kelra's father by holding a moment of silence before the match began.

MPL Indonesia and Team Pay Special Tribute to the Passing of ONIC Kelra's Father

The sad news of the passing of ONIC Kelra's father was announced on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM WIB. Before the second match between RRQ Hoshi and Team Liquid ID began, MPL Indonesia paid special tribute to the passing of Kelra's father. Host Clara Mongstar, representing MPL Indonesia, expressed her condolences. "We, the entire MPL Indonesia family, express our condolences on the passing of one of ONIC Indonesia's players, Kelra. May his soul rest in peace, and may the family be given strength and fortitude. Stay strong, Kelra," said Clara Mongstar.

The entire caster team on the Indonesian Desk, including Ranger Emas, Nevinne, and Om Wawa, also expressed their condolences on the passing of ONIC Kelra's father. "Yes, the three of us, representing the Indonesian casters, express our deepest condolences and deepest condolences to Kelra's father. May the family be given strength and may the deceased be accepted by God," said Ranger Emas.

In addition to the live announcement on stage, MPL Indonesia also expressed its condolences through the official MPL Indonesia Instagram account. In addition to MPL, ONIC Esports also expressed its condolences through ONIC's Instagram account. "Our deepest condolences on the passing of Kelra's father. All ONIC staff offer their deepest condolences. May he be given the best place by God's side, and may the family be given strength and sincerity. We invite you to join us in praying for him and his family," wrote ONIC Esports.

Onic Esports players who competed against Alter Ego on Saturday night also showed their solidarity and sympathy for the passing of Kelra's father through social media. Players and coaches wore black ribbons as a sign of condolence. And after the match, during interviews, the players also expressed their condolences on the passing of Kelra's father. Once again, we extend our condolences to everyone on the passing of Kelra's father. May he find the best place in the sight of God Almighty.

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