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New Straits Times
28-04-2025
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- New Straits Times
Jacquita Gonzales, widow of MH370 supervisor, dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Jacquita Gonzales, wife of MH370 in-flight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away earlier today. Her death was announced in the MH370 Families Facebook group. She is believed to have suffered a heart attack and fell while at work. "It is with deep sadness that we share this news. Jacquita was a vibrant and dynamic member of Voice370, always at the forefront of our efforts and a central figure representing the Crew Family Members." It said that Gonzales touched so many lives with her love, warmth, kindness, and humility. "She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew her. Let us keep her and her family in our prayers during this difficult time." The disappearance of MH370 with its 239 passengers and crew remains one of the world's most enigmatic air disasters. The aircraft, which departed Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 12.41am on March 8, 2014, was scheduled to land in Beijing, at 6.40am the same day. A search was launched in the South China Sea, where the aircraft disappeared from radars, but it was later found that it had made a complete turnabout and had likely ditched in the southern Indian Ocean. Nation Feb 26, 2025 @ 11:00pm MH370 families hopeful as renewed search reignites hopes for closure Nation Mar 7, 2025 @ 8:38pm US, Australia aiding renewed MH370 search Nation Mar 20, 2025 @ 7:36am Retired researchers claims to have pinpointed MH370's final resting place Nation Dec 25, 2024 @ 3:20am Anwar: Balance needed in MH370 search and public fund use [WATCH]
Free Malaysia Today
28-04-2025
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- Free Malaysia Today
Jacquita Gonzales, wife of MH370 steward, dies
In an interview with FMT two years ago, Jacquita Gonzales said closure in the MH370 case was very important as she had not been able to give her husband a proper send-off. PETALING JAYA : Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370's inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, died today at the age of 62. Her death was announced by the 'MH370 Families' Facebook page this evening. 'Jacquita was a vibrant and dynamic member of Voice370, always at the forefront of our efforts and a central figure representing the family members (of MH370's crew),' the page said in a Facebook post. The disappearance of MH370 remains one of the biggest mysteries in aviation as the aircraft has not been found despite the longest and most expensive search mission in history. It went missing on March 8, 2014, 40 minutes after leaving Kuala Lumpur en route to Beijing, with 239 people on board. In an interview with FMT two years ago, Gonzales, whose husband was a steward on MH370, said closure was very important as she had not been able to give her husband a proper send-off. 'If someone you love passes on, you have a funeral, you bury them or you cremate them and their ashes are put in a (columbarium) niche so there is a place for you to go during their death anniversary or their birthdays (where you can) light a candle and say a prayer. 'I don't have that,' she had said. She had also urged the public to continue pushing for answers together with the family members, adding that the pursuit for answers must continue and those aboard MH370 should not be forgotten.
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
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- Malay Mail
Jacquita Gonzales, widow of MH370 crew member, dies at 62
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370 inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away on Monday (April 28). Her death was confirmed through a heartfelt post shared on the MH370 Families Facebook group, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a deeply valued and steadfast member of their community, according to a report published today in The Star. 'We are deeply saddened to share that our dear friend, Jacquita (Gonzales) Gomes, has left us to be with the Lord on April 28,' the post read. 'She touched so many lives with her warmth, kindness, and humility. She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew her.' Jacquita, 62, was well-known for her unwavering advocacy following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 8, 2014. As a prominent voice among the victims' families, she devoted herself to pursuing justice and finding answers,ensuring the memories of those lost were never forgotten. Her journey was defined by personal strength, including a courageous battle with breast cancer, which she faced with grace and determination. In December, when the Malaysian government announced a potential deal with US-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity to continue searching for the missing aircraft, Jacquita expressed her joy, saying she was elated at the prospect of new efforts to find her husband and the others lost that fateful day.
The Star
28-04-2025
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- The Star
Jacquita Gonzales, whose husband was on MH370, passes away
PETALING JAYA: Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370's inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away earlier on Monday (April 28). Her passing was confirmed by a solemn post shared on the MH370 Families Facebook group, which expressed deep sadness over the loss of a cherished and resilient member of their community. "(It's) very sad to share that our friend, Jacquita (Gonzales) Gomes left us to be with the Lord on April 28. "She touched so many of our lives with her love, warmth, kindness and humility. "She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew her," it said. Jacquita, 62, was widely known for her tireless advocacy following the disappearance of the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 8, 2014. As a prominent voice among the families of the victims, she dedicated herself to seeking answers and justice, ensuring that the memories of those lost remained at the forefront of public consciousness. Her journey was marked by personal trials, including a courageous battle with breast cancer, which she faced with remarkable strength and grace. Last December, when the government announced that Cabinet approved in principle a US$70m (RM280mil) deal with US-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity to find the missing aircraft, Jacquita told an English daily that she was elated over the news.
