Filipino couple who died in Canada lake accident remembered by loved ones
- Maris Bello and Genesis Jeru Bague were remembered by their families after they died in a paddle board accident in British Columbia, Canada
- Loved ones said the married couple worked hard to build a better future not only for themselves but also for their families in the Philippines
- Relatives shared that both were responsible children who regularly supported their parents, including those with medical needs
- Their families are now hoping to bring their remains or ashes back to the Philippines
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Maris Bello and Genesis Jeru Bague are being remembered by their loved ones after the Filipino couple died following a paddleboard accident in British Columbia, Canada.
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The heartbreaking story was featured in a report by OMNI News Filipino, which also highlighted the dreams and sacrifices of the husband and wife before their untimely passing.
According to the report, the couple went missing after the paddleboard they were using overturned at Browning Lake in Murrin Park near Squamish, British Columbia, on May 30. After days of search operations, authorities recovered their bodies on Tuesday.
For their families, the loss remains difficult to accept. Both had moved to Canada in pursuit of a better future and hoped to build a life together there.
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A video shown in the report featured one of the couple's last visits to the Philippines. During that trip, they shared plans for the future and spoke about returning.
Genesis first moved to Canada in 2019. Bello later joined him, and the longtime couple eventually got married in 2023. Their dream of becoming permanent residents in Canada had already started to come true last year.
Family members described them as hardworking, responsible, and deeply committed to helping their loved ones.
One relative said of Bello: “Umalis po siya ng Philippines hindi lang po para sa sarili niya kundi para po sa buong family po. Dala-dala niya po yung pangarap ng buong family po.”
The couple also regularly helped support their parents financially. Bague's father undergoes dialysis treatments, while Bello's mother is in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
A family member recalled how the couple consistently prioritized the needs of their parents over their own wants.
“Hindi po sila materialistic ma'am. Ganun po yung mentality nilang dalawa,” the relative said.
Another loved one spoke about the painful reality of losing them despite their efforts and prayers.
“We prayed a lot po. We beg po sa Panginoon, pero hindi po natin hawak ang ating mga buhay,” the family member shared.
Despite the grief, relatives expressed faith and acceptance while continuing to honor the memory of the couple. They also appealed for help in bringing their remains or ashes home to the Philippines.
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