Family from as far away as Texas and California have travelled to Richibucto, N.B., to pay their respects to a loved one who died suddenly last weekend.
Nineteen-year-old Miguel Estrada was killed in a boating accident last Saturday.
His mother’s cousin Chicki Manalo spoke on behalf of the family outside Thompson Funeral Home before a visitation on Friday.
“He had a short time here on earth but he was such a fun-loving kid, very happy. He touched everyone that he came across,” said Manalo.
Nineteen-year-old Miguel Estrada is pictured. (Source: Estrada family)
The incident happened off the shores of Richibucto around 6:15 p.m. on Saturday.
Police say Estrada was struck by a boat while he was in the water.
He died at the scene due to his injuries.
No one else was hurt.
Manalo said Estrada came to Canada at the end of 2021 and was very active in the community.
“He was interested in so many things. He was so excited to come to Canada. …