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The Irish Sun
18-07-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
‘Beautiful & kind' Tipperary woman, 25, dies in Tenerife weeks after receiving cancer diagnosis as family issue plea
THE heartbroken family of a 25-year-old Irish woman who died suddenly abroad after a cancer diagnosis have made a heartbreaking plea. Samantha Kimene passed away in Tenerife last weekend, just a couple of weeks after being diagnosed with 2 The heartbroken family has launched a GoFundMe plea Credit: Paddy O'Kellys/Facebook 2 Samantha tragically passed away after being diagnosed with Leukaemia and COVID-19 Credit: GoFundme The Thurles woman moved to Confirming the heartbreaking news, her uncle Arturs Kimene said that niece Samantha was admitted to the hospital with cancer and He stated that the treatments for her conditions "didn't work" due to getting her diagnosis "too late". Talking to the READ MORE ON NEWS "So she got the diagnosis too late. What happened was, they were just trying to do the treatment for her, and it was unsuccessful because her body couldn't take it. "She had Covid as well and the virus, or whatever it was, spread through her organs and passed away, unfortunately." Arturs confirmed that the heartbroken mother, Inese Kimene, and he are currently in Tenerife making arrangements to repatriate her to Ireland. Launching the GoFundMe campaign, he has asked people to "help raise the funds" to bring her body back to Ireland and back home for the funeral. Most read in Irish News Assisting with the fundraiser, Samantha's friend said: "My friend Samantha moved to Tenerife, "Unfortunately, today she has passed away as it was too late to cure the cancer this was very sudden and unexpected." 'LOVED BY MANY' The friend added: "Her body is still in Spain and her family are trying to get her back home to Ireland." "Samantha was a lovely, caring woman. She would light up any room she entered and was loved by many. "Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Please help get Samantha get home to her family and friends." The campaign was launched five days ago with the goal of €20,000. As of this morning, it had reached over €16,000, with the community, loved ones and friends wanting to give Samantha the proper burial she deserves. Those who wish to donate can do so by clicking on the ' HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTES Her tragic death sent shockwaves within the community and beyond as tributes continue to pour in for the "lovely, caring woman". Irish pub Paddy O'Kelly's wrote: "It's with a heavy heart that our colleague and friend, Sam has sadly passed away. "She was a valued part of our team and will be deeply missed. A beautiful and kind human with the the biggest smile. "We're still in shock and heartbroken." A close pal said: "This is truly heartbreaking news, she was such a great girl and I will miss her and that gorgeous smile when I'm singing. Sleep easy beautiful" A colleague added: "Full of life, with a glint in your eye, it was a pleasure to work with you. Mad and a little crazy but that was you! Gone far too soon, rest in peace little one." Another staff wrote: "Such a beautiful human being was a pleasure not only to have her as a friend but when I worked with her at the old Anchor bar. "RIP Samantha you will be Sadly missed by everyone who knew you x."
Sunday World
17-07-2025
- Health
- Sunday World
Young Irishwoman (25) dies suddenly in Tenerife after cancer diagnosis
Samantha Kimene, 25, had been working in a bar on the island after being diagnosed with Covid-19 and leukaemia. An Irish bar worker described as a 'beautiful and kind human being' has died just three weeks after being diagnosed with leukaemia and Covid-19. Samantha Kimene, 25, had been working at a pub in Tenerife in the Canary Islands when she had to be suddenly taken to hospital after falling ill. After undergoing treatment, the Thurles woman could not be saved and passed away after a short battle with the illnesses. Samantha Kimene (25). In a heartfelt tribute posted on social media, the bar paid tribute after her 'heartbreaking' passing. Samantha had been working at popular Irish bar Paddy O'Kelly's located in Playa de las Americas in the south end of the island. "It's with a heavy heart that our colleague and friend, Sam has sadly passed away,' they said. Samantha Kimene. 'She was a valued part of our team and will be deeply missed. A beautiful and kind human with the the biggest smile. We're still in shock and heartbroken 'Please keep her family in your thoughts during this difficult time. 'This is an official GoFundMe from her family to help raise money to get her back to Ireland with her family and friends. If anyone would like to donate then it will mean a lot. Samantha Kimene. Today's News in 90 Seconds - July 17th 'We will be organising a fundraiser to help too. 'Rest in Peace Sam. You will be greatly missed. Lots of love, your Paddy O'Kelly's family.' A fundraising campaign has been launched by her uncle Arturs Kimene with the aim of raising funds to bring Samantha's body back to Ireland. Around 80% of the target goal has been raised so far, with over €16,000 having been donated at the time of writing. Her uncle says Samantha was 'loved by everybody' and the sudden speed of her death has come as a shock to her friends and family. 'All the people [in Tenerife] that I met, that she was working with, they're in absolute devastation,' he told the Irish Mirror. 'They're devastated that she's gone, they can't believe it.' Anyone willing to donated to aiding the Kimene family and getting Samantha home can do so by contributing to the GoFundMe campaign.
Irish Daily Mirror
17-07-2025
- Health
- Irish Daily Mirror
Irish bar worker, 25, dies in Tenerife suddenly after cancer and Covid diagnosis
A young Tipperary woman died suddenly in Tenerife last weekend after a short illness. Samantha Kimene, 25, passed away just a couple of weeks after being diagnosed with leukaemia and Covid-19. Her heartbroken uncle Arturs Kimens said she collapsed at work and underwent treatments in hospital but unfortunately, she couldn't be saved. The Thurles woman had been living in Playa de las Americas, in the south of the island, and working in the popular Irish bar Paddy O'Kelly's. Her uncle and mother Inese Kimene are currently in Tenerife making arrangements to repatriate her to Ireland. Speaking to the Irish Mirror, Arturs said: "She collapsed at work and they brought her into hospital and she was diagnosed with leukaemia. "So she got the diagnosis too late. What happened was, they were just trying to do the treatment for her, and it was unsuccessful because her body couldn't take it. "She had Covid as well and the virus, or whatever it was, spread through her organs and passed away, unfortunately." Artus said her friends in Spain and at home are devastated, as she was "loved by everybody". Samantha Kimene's friends, family and colleagues are devastated following her death. He continued: "All the people here that I met, that she was working with, they're in absolute devastation. They're devastated that she's gone, they can't believe it. "And she meant everything to me, I loved her very much and I'm going to miss her." In a post on Facebook, Paddy O'Kelly's wrote: "It's with a heavy heart that our colleague and friend, Sam has sadly passed away. "She was a valued part of our team and will be deeply missed. A beautiful and kind human with the biggest smile. We're still in shock and heartbroken. "Please keep her family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Sam. You will be greatly missed." An online fundraiser has been set up to help Samantha's family bring her home to Ireland. As of this afternoon, it had reached €15,000 of its €20,000 target. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here.
