CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — A Filipina teacher, who was on vacation, died in a two-vehicle crash in New Zealand and her family has set up an online fundraising to repatriate her remains.
In a viral Facebook post, Mia de los Santos-O'Riley confirmed that her sister, Joyce Fesico, died in the car crash that local media reported to have happened on Sunday afternoon at Crown Range Road near the popular resort town of Queenstown.According to publications NZ Herald and Stuff, four helicopters, four ambulances, a rapid response unit and a major incident support team responded to the incident and treated seven patients at the scene.
Her sister said Fesico deemed it inappropriate and insensitive.O'Riley described her sister as 'kind, considerate, chill, and funny.'In a short exchange with The Manila Times, O'Riley said Madoy — as she was fondly called in the family — took the role of a mother when their parents left them at a young age.'She was the mediator, the most sensible, practical go to person in our household. She is musically talented, loves Korean drama, and gardening.
Teacher On Vacation In New Zealand Dies In Car Crash
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