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What we know about the confirmed victims of the Lapu-Lapu Day festival tragedy

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More of the dead are being identified in the attack where an SUV drove down a street crowded with people at a Vancouver festival. Police also say that 10 people remain in hospital, including a 22-month-old boy who is in serious condition.

DANIEL SAMPER, GLITZA MARIA CAICEDO AND THEIR DAUGHTER GLITZA DANIELA SAMPER

Daniel Samper, his wife Glitza Maria Caicedo, and their daughter Glitza Daniela Samper were among 11 people killed at the Filipino festival on April 27. The family immigrated, along with their son, Alejandro, from Colombia to Vancouver in the early 2000s to start a new life.

Alejandro Samper said in interview Tuesday that his family was his whole world, and that his parents sacrificed everything to move them to Canada, in part to escape the violence that occurred in their native Colombia.

Samper says his parents were the "nicest people" who helped many others, and the family was "very, very close."

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RICHARD LE, LIN HOANG AND DAUGHTER KATIE LE

Richard Le, 47, was a Realtor who had been attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival with his wife and daughter.

Toan Le says his older brother was always there when he needed help. "I remember when I was a kid, I was bullied, and he stepped in, and he ended up getting beat up," he said in an interview.

A statement from Royal Pacific Realty says Le had been with the company for more than 15 years, and he was also a "passionate badminton and tennis coach" who spent countless hours mentoring young people.

David Choi, president of Royal Pacific Realty, says "Richard’s legacy of kindness, mentorship, and professional excellence will live on in the many lives he touched."

Toan Le says Linh Hoang, 30, was a lovely person, and "a dedicated mother" to Katie and her 16-year-old stepbrother Andy. Andy did not attend the festival and instead stayed home to finish his homework.

Toan Le says five-year-old Katie Le"was super energetic."

"She had a very lovable personality, and she really loved just being around people," he says.

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KIRA SALIM

Salim was a teacher-counsellor at Fraser River Middle School and New Westminster Secondary School. A statement from the superintendent of the school district says Salim's wisdom and care for students had a powerful impact.

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Helgi Bjarnason and Maria Victoria Bjarnason

Helgi Bjarnason (27 years old) was with his mother Maria Victoria (Vicky) Bjarnason, who was visiting him from the Philippines. They were also with one of Helgi’s friends. Helgi was holding his mother’s hand and attempted to pull her away from the car, but unfortunately she was ripped away from him and tragically killed. Helgi was also hit by the car and sustained injuries including a broken leg, for which he was rushed to hospital for surgery. Helgi’s friend was also hit by the car and tragically killed.

Vicky was visiting her sons in Vancouver from the Philippines. She loved her sons more than the world. They had just celebrated Helgi’s birthday the night before the tragic incident. Vicky was scheduled to fly back to the Philippines just days later on April 29.

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