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Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines

Eleven people, including families, an artist, and a visitor from the Philippines, were killed when an SUV drove at high speed through a crowd at Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival on April 26, 2025.
The attack occurred when the SUV rammed into the crowd during the festival, confirmed by Vancouver police and Filipino BC, with victims of varied backgrounds including locals and visitors.
Victims included Maria Victoria Bjarnason, who was visiting her sons and described as the life of the party; artist and mother Jenifer Darbellay; realtor Richard Le; teacher-counsellor Kira Salim; and members of the Samper family who immigrated from Colombia.
Fundraising pages organized by relatives have raised over $110,000 to support families and repatriate bodies, while community leaders called the event a devastating loss that deeply shook Vancouver's Latin American and local communities.
Survivors and relatives expressed grief and a commitment to healing, with some recalling victims' kindness and urging forgiveness toward perpetrators as a way to honor the deceased.

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