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André and Blandine were both conservative of heritage from Quebeque. Already the British couple Kayleigh and William dedicated themselves to the theater.
André Bergeronone of the most recognized conservatives of archaeological heritage in Quebeque, and his wife, Blandine Dauxa restoration expert, were identified as the two channel deadly victims of the crash with the Glory Elevator. The couple, who had two daughters, were in Portugal to Celebrate André’s 70th anniversary and its recent reform.
The confirmation of the identity was made by André’s brother, Éric, who is in Lisbon with the two daughters of the couple. He reported, he learned of the accident on television, but only began to suspect that his brother and sister -in -law could be involved when the messages he sent them had no response.
The alarm definitely sounded when those responsible for tourist accommodation confirmed that the couple never returned to collect the belongings on the eve of the return to Canada.
“I’m devastated. Does not look real. Imagine losing both parents at the same time, ”said Eric, referring to his nieces.
Bergeron, award -winning underwater archeology, worked at British Museum and stood out in the study of wrecks. Blandine, French, residing in Canada since 2001, has dedicated more than two decades to the Quebeque Conservation Center, where she specializes in Recovery of Metal Objects.
Prior to the confirmation of the deaths, Violette, one of the couple’s daughters, released an appeal to Tiktok to ask for help in locating parents, sharing photos and details of the couple. Hours later, with the confirmation of the tragedy, he published only an image of the two hugs, accompanied by the message: “Mother, Father. They were taken so soon and so suddenly. I will keep you in my heart forever”.
Couple of artists Kayleigh and William also lost his life
The identity of the British couple Kayleigh Smith36 years old, and William Nelson44, has already been confirmed. According to the British newspaper, Kayleigh is from Macclesfield in Cheshire, and graduated from the Arden Theater School, having won awards while actress and director. William was also dedicated to the art world and even worked as a director at the school where Kayleigh graduated.
A few hours before the accident, Kayleigh published photos on Instagram From the couple’s first day in Lisbon with the caption: “Churches and castles, tiles and trams”.
The Mads Theater in Macclesfield published a tribute on Friday night: “It is with great sadness that we recognize the death of Kayleigh Smith and his companion Will Nelson in the tragedy of the Funicular of Lisbon. Kayleigh was a valuable member of our society and made considerable contributions to both Mads and Northwest Theater.
The identity of the third British victim remains unknown, knowing that it is a 82 -year -old man.
The official list of deadly victims, however updated by the Judicial Police, includes five Portuguese, three British, two South Koreans, two Canadians, one Ukrainian, one American, a Swiss and a Frenchman. The balance was corrected after it is confirmed that the German citizen and admitted to the São José Hospital.
is the guard André Marques. The other Portuguese victims were four workers from the Holy House of Mercy of Lisbon who returned home after a day of work: Pedro Trindade, Alda Matias, ANA PAULA LOPES e Sandra Coelho.
It was known that the Ukrainian mortal victim was a 54 -year -old man which came to Portugal after the war, with humanitarian protection status.
From the South Korean couple it is also known that they traveled with a third person, who was injured in the accident. As for the other victims, it is only known that they are women, without more information disclosed.
