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Toronto Star
01-05-2025
- Toronto Star
Vancouver artist who was mother of two identified among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER - Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones. A 30-year-old man faces a series of second-degree murder charges over the attack that killed 11 people at the Lapu Lapu Day festival. Here is what we know about some of the victims: JENIFER DARBELLAY Jenifer Darbellay, 50, was an artist and mother of two children, ages seven and 15. Her husband, Noel Johansen, described Darbellay as selfless, creative and empathetic. Johansen said he was in search of dessert at the festival when the SUV drove through the crowd. He likened the crash to a 'tidal wave.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'It hit us before we knew. I was falling in slow motion trying to save my head from smashing in the pavement,' Johansen said. Darbellay was killed, while the rest of the family survived. Johansen said that the day before, the couple was talking about politics and situations in which people seek revenge toward the person who hurt them. He said she told him, 'We need to forgive the perpetrators of the crimes that are committed against us.' Johansen said he's now trying to honour that philosophy. DANIEL SAMPER, GLITZA MARIA CAICEDO AND THEIR DAUGHTER GLITZA DANIELA SAMPER Daniel Samper, his wife Glitza Maria Caicedo, and their daughter Glitza Daniela Samper were among 11 people killed at the Filipino festival on April 27. The family immigrated, along with their son, Alejandro, from Colombia to Vancouver in the early 2000s to start a new life. Alejandro Samper said in interview Tuesday that his family was his whole world, and that his parents sacrificed everything to move them to Canada, in part to escape the violence that occurred in their native Colombia. Samper says his parents were the 'nicest people' who helped many others, and the family was 'very, very close.' ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW RICHARD LE, LIN HOANG AND DAUGHTER KATIE LE Richard Le, 47, was a Realtor who had been attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival with his wife and daughter. Toan Le says his older brother was always there when he needed help. 'I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied, and he stepped in, and he ended up getting beat up,' he said in an interview. A statement from Royal Pacific Realty says Le had been with the company for more than 15 years, and he was also a 'passionate badminton and tennis coach' who spent countless hours mentoring young people. David Choi, president of Royal Pacific Realty, says 'Richard's legacy of kindness, mentorship, and professional excellence will live on in the many lives he touched.' Toan Le says Linh Hoang, 30, was a lovely person, and 'a dedicated mother' to Katie and her 16-year-old stepbrother Andy. Andy did not attend the festival and instead stayed home to finish his homework. Toan Le says five-year-old Katie Le 'was super energetic.' 'She had a very lovable personality, and she really loved just being around people,' he says. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW KIRA SALIM Kira Salim was a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School. A statement from the superintendent of the school district says Salim's wisdom and care for students had a powerful impact. 'Their work, and the great spirit they brought to it, changed lives,' the statement says of Salim. LGBTQ advocacy group New West Pride posted a tribute, saying Salim was 'an epic drag king, a wonderful exuberant contributor to our local community, volunteer, activist, local educator, mental health worker.' The School of Music at the University of British Columbia says in a statement on Facebook that Salim worked at the school's front desk in 2023. It says that they were a 'much-loved member of our community,' as well as noting their roles as activist and educator. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
01-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
Vancouver artist who was mother of two identified among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER – Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival are coming forward to tell the stories of their loved ones. A 30-year-old man faces a series of second-degree murder charges over the attack that killed 11 people at the Lapu Lapu Day festival. Here is what we know about some of the victims: JENIFER DARBELLAY Jenifer Darbellay, 50, was an artist and mother of two children, ages seven and 15. Her husband, Noel Johansen, described Darbellay as selfless, creative and empathetic. Johansen said he was in search of dessert at the festival when the SUV drove through the crowd. He likened the crash to a 'tidal wave.' 'It hit us before we knew. I was falling in slow motion trying to save my head from smashing in the pavement,' Johansen said. Darbellay was killed, while the rest of the family survived. Johansen said that the day before, the couple was talking about politics and situations in which people seek revenge toward the person who hurt them. He said she told him, 'We need to forgive the perpetrators of the crimes that are committed against us.' Johansen said he's now trying to honour that philosophy. DANIEL SAMPER, GLITZA MARIA CAICEDO AND THEIR DAUGHTER GLITZA DANIELA SAMPER Daniel Samper, his wife Glitza Maria Caicedo, and their daughter Glitza Daniela Samper were among 11 people killed at the Filipino festival on April 27. The family immigrated, along with their son, Alejandro, from Colombia to Vancouver in the early 2000s to start a new life. Alejandro Samper said in interview Tuesday that his family was his whole world, and that his parents sacrificed everything to move them to Canada, in part to escape the violence that occurred in their native Colombia. Samper says his parents were the 'nicest people' who helped many others, and the family was 'very, very close.' RICHARD LE, LIN HOANG AND DAUGHTER KATIE LE Richard Le, 47, was a Realtor who had been attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival with his wife and daughter. Toan Le says his older brother was always there when he needed help. 'I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied, and he stepped in, and he ended up getting beat up,' he said in an interview. A statement from Royal Pacific Realty says Le had been with the company for more than 15 years, and he was also a 'passionate badminton and tennis coach' who spent countless hours mentoring young people. David Choi, president of Royal Pacific Realty, says 'Richard's legacy of kindness, mentorship, and professional excellence will live on in the many lives he touched.' Toan Le says Linh Hoang, 30, was a lovely person, and 'a dedicated mother' to Katie and her 16-year-old stepbrother Andy. Andy did not attend the festival and instead stayed home to finish his homework. Toan Le says five-year-old Katie Le 'was super energetic.' 'She had a very lovable personality, and she really loved just being around people,' he says. KIRA SALIM Kira Salim was a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School. A statement from the superintendent of the school district says Salim's wisdom and care for students had a powerful impact. During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. 'Their work, and the great spirit they brought to it, changed lives,' the statement says of Salim. LGBTQ advocacy group New West Pride posted a tribute, saying Salim was 'an epic drag king, a wonderful exuberant contributor to our local community, volunteer, activist, local educator, mental health worker.' The School of Music at the University of British Columbia says in a statement on Facebook that Salim worked at the school's front desk in 2023. It says that they were a 'much-loved member of our community,' as well as noting their roles as activist and educator. — With files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 1, 2025.
Hamilton Spectator
29-04-2025
- Hamilton Spectator
A family of three migrants from Colombia among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER - More of the dead are being identified in the attack where an after an SUV drove down a street crowded with people at a Vancouver festival. Police also say that 10 people remain in hospital, including a 22-month-old boy who is in serious condition. DANIEL SAMPER, GLITZA MARIA CAICEDO AND THEIR DAUGHTER GLITZA DANIELA SAMPER Daniel Samper, his wife Glitza Maria Caicedo, and their daughter Glitza Daniela Samper were among 11 people killed at the Filipino festival on April 27. The family immigrated, along with their son, Alejandro, from Colombia to Vancouver in the early 2000s to start a new life. Alejandro Samper said in interview Tuesday that his family was his whole world, and that his parents sacrificed everything to move them to Canada, in part to escape the violence that occurred in their native Colombia. Samper says his parents were the 'nicest people' who helped many others, and the family was 'very, very close.' RICHARD LE, LIN HOANG AND DAUGHTER KATIE LE Richard Le, 47, was a Realtor who had been attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival with his wife and daughter. Toan Le says his older brother was always there when he needed help. 'I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied, and he stepped in, and he ended up getting beat up,' he said in an interview. A statement from Royal Pacific Realty says Le had been with the company for more than 15 years, and he was also a 'passionate badminton and tennis coach' who spent countless hours mentoring young people. David Choi, president of Royal Pacific Realty, says 'Richard's legacy of kindness, mentorship, and professional excellence will live on in the many lives he touched.' Toan Le says Linh Hoang, 30, was a lovely person, and 'a dedicated mother' to Katie and her 16-year-old stepbrother Andy. Andy did not attend the festival and instead stayed home to finish his homework. Toan Le says five-year-old Katie Le 'was super energetic.' 'She had a very lovable personality, and she really loved just being around people,' he says. KIRA SALIM Salim was a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School. A statement from the superintendent of the school district says Salim's wisdom and care for students had a powerful impact. 'Their work, and the great spirit they brought to it, changed lives,' the statement says of Salim. LGBTQ advocacy group New West Pride posted a tribute, saying Salim was 'an epic drag king, a wonderful exuberant contributor to our local community, volunteer, activist, local educator, mental health worker.' The School of Music at the University of British Columbia says in a statement on Facebook that Salim worked at the school's front desk in 2023. It says that they were a 'much-loved member of our community,' as well as noting their roles as activist and educator. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April. 29, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
29-04-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
A family of three migrants from Colombia among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER – More of the dead are being identified in the attack where an after an SUV drove down a street crowded with people at a Vancouver festival. Police also say that 10 people remain in hospital, including a 22-month-old boy who is in serious condition. DANIEL SAMPER, GLITZA MARIA CAICEDO AND THEIR DAUGHTER GLITZA DANIELA SAMPER Daniel Samper, his wife Glitza Maria Caicedo, and their daughter Glitza Daniela Samper were among 11 people killed at the Filipino festival on April 27. The family immigrated, along with their son, Alejandro, from Colombia to Vancouver in the early 2000s to start a new life. Alejandro Samper said in interview Tuesday that his family was his whole world, and that his parents sacrificed everything to move them to Canada, in part to escape the violence that occurred in their native Colombia. Samper says his parents were the 'nicest people' who helped many others, and the family was 'very, very close.' RICHARD LE, LIN HOANG AND DAUGHTER KATIE LE Richard Le, 47, was a Realtor who had been attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival with his wife and daughter. Toan Le says his older brother was always there when he needed help. 'I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied, and he stepped in, and he ended up getting beat up,' he said in an interview. A statement from Royal Pacific Realty says Le had been with the company for more than 15 years, and he was also a 'passionate badminton and tennis coach' who spent countless hours mentoring young people. David Choi, president of Royal Pacific Realty, says 'Richard's legacy of kindness, mentorship, and professional excellence will live on in the many lives he touched.' Toan Le says Linh Hoang, 30, was a lovely person, and 'a dedicated mother' to Katie and her 16-year-old stepbrother Andy. Andy did not attend the festival and instead stayed home to finish his homework. Toan Le says five-year-old Katie Le 'was super energetic.' 'She had a very lovable personality, and she really loved just being around people,' he says. KIRA SALIM During Elections Get campaign news, insight, analysis and commentary delivered to your inbox during Canada's 2025 election. Salim was a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School. A statement from the superintendent of the school district says Salim's wisdom and care for students had a powerful impact. 'Their work, and the great spirit they brought to it, changed lives,' the statement says of Salim. LGBTQ advocacy group New West Pride posted a tribute, saying Salim was 'an epic drag king, a wonderful exuberant contributor to our local community, volunteer, activist, local educator, mental health worker.' The School of Music at the University of British Columbia says in a statement on Facebook that Salim worked at the school's front desk in 2023. It says that they were a 'much-loved member of our community,' as well as noting their roles as activist and educator. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April. 29, 2025.
Toronto Star
29-04-2025
- Toronto Star
Teacher, realtor and five-year-old girl were among Vancouver festival victims
VANCOUVER - Tributes and condolences are coming in for the 11 people killed in a vehicle ramming at a Vancouver festival on Saturday. Here is what we know about some of the confirmed victims so far: KIRA SALIM Salim was a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School. A statement from the superintendent of the school district says Salim's wisdom and care for students had a powerful impact. 'Their work, and the great spirit they brought to it, changed lives,' the statement says of Salim. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW New West Pride posted a tribute saying Salim was 'an epic drag king, a wonderful exuberant contributor to our local community, volunteer, activist, local educator, mental health worker.' RICHARD LE, LIN HOANG AND DAUGHTER KATIE LE Richard Le, 47, was a realtor who had been attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival with his wife and daughter. Toan Le says his older brother was always there when he needed help. 'I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied, and he stepped in, and he ended up getting beat up,' he said in an interview. A statement from Royal Pacific Realty says Le had been with the company for more than 15 years, and he was also a 'passionate badminton and tennis coach' who spent countless hours mentoring young people. David Choi, president of Royal Pacific Realty, says 'Richard's legacy of kindness, mentorship, and professional excellence will live on in the many lives he touched.' Toan Le says Linh Hoang, 30, was a lovely person, and 'a dedicated mother' to Katie and her 16-year-old stepbrother Andy. Andy did not attend the festival and instead stayed home to finish his homework. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Toan Le says five-year-old Katie Le 'was super energetic.' 'She had a very lovable personality, and she really loved just being around people,' he says. This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2025.
