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Family of three, including 5-year-old girl, among victims killed in Lapu Lapu tragedy

Article content A family of three, including a five-year-old girl, are among those killed in the Lapu Lapu Day tragedy. Article content Article content Richard Le, 47, and his wife Linh Hoang, 30, along with their daughter Katie, were at the south Vancouver festival when a driver sped through a pedestrian-only area and struck dozens of people on April 26, 2025 just after 8 p.m. Article content According to a GoFundMe campaign that has been set up for the family, the couple leave behind a 16-year-old son Andy Le, who was not at the festival 'only because, at the last moment, he decided to stay home to finish his homework instead.' Article content Article content 'Richard Le was a dedicated father, badminton and tennis coach, and real estate professional. He devoted his life to teaching young people the values of sportsmanship and team spirit. He served his community and clients with pride and always went out of his way to help others,' read the GoFundMe. Article content Article content 'His wife, Linh, was known for her kindness and gentle spirit. She had been planning a visit to see her family in Vietnam. Katie, one of the youngest victims, was about to graduate from kindergarten. She was vibrant, joyful, and full of life.' Article content 'I would like to thank everyone who has donated to the GoFundMe campaign, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you all so much. I truly appreciate each and every one of you,' he said. Article content He said he knows other people are hurting too so he pledged to donate $266,000 of the funds to help the other victims. Article content Andy's Message Posted by Sandy's Obsession on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 Article content