(l) Lynda and Noel Guinan with their son Dean, his partner Chloe and their daughter Grace. (r) Ziggy and Zack who sadly died in the house fire. (bottom left) Their house devasted by the fire.
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The late Mauricio Soares RIP
Friends of a Brazilian man who died suddenly while living in Kilkenny are appealing for help to repatriate his remains to his homeland.
Mauricio Soares was originally from the city of Teresina and was working as an engineer in Ireland. He passed away suddenly, earlier this month, following a sudden heart attack. Now, his close friend Jackson Alves Mouta Junior, is asking for assistance to bring Mauricio home.
“Mauricio was not only a brilliant engineer and colleague but also a kind, generous, and joyful person who touched the lives of many. Since moving from Brazil to Ireland, he built strong friendships and became like family to me and to those who had the privilege to know him,” Jackson said.
“We are facing the painful task of fulfilling what we know would have been Mauricio’s wish: to return to his hometown of Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, so that his parents and family can say their final farewell and lay him to rest with dignity.
“Unfortunately, the process of repatriating a body is extremely expensive, involving funeral arrangements in Ireland, embassy requirements, and the transport to Brazil.
“These costs are far beyond what his family and close friends can manage alone.
“For this reason, we are kindly asking for your support. Any contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference in helping us bring Mauricio back home,” Jackson explained.
“Your generosity will not only help us cover the repatriation costs but also give Mauricio’s parents the chance to say goodbye to their beloved son and honour his memory in the place he called home,” he added.
“On behalf of his family and friends, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kindness, prayers, and support during this difficult time.”
Since opening the appeal on the Go Fund Me website, over 80% of the €12,000 needed to bring Mauricio home has been donated. You can support the appeal here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/mauricio-marinho-soares
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