The family of a couple, believed to be from St George, found dead in the Philippines has launched a GoFundMe fundraiser.
Create a free account to read this article
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
The bodies of David James Fisk, 57, his wife Lucita Barquin Cortez, 55, and her daughter-in-law Mary Jane Cortez were discovered in a room at the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay on July 11.
According to his Facebook profile, Mr Fisk was from Peakhurst. This masthead has previously reported on his soon-to-be married daughter Lacinda's achievements in performing arts. Lacinda grew up in Sutherland Shire, and she has a twin sister named Brittany.
Lacinda has organised the fundraiser. "The love we have for our father and Lucita is so dear and this situation is like living a nightmare," the family said on the GoFundMe page. "We pray for answers and the truth in this horrific matter and just pray for their safe return to Australian shores."
They said the funds would support "getting justice" for all loved ones involved.
"These funds will...be used to help ease the financial stress and burden that will arise from this incredibly difficult time," the family said. "We are all left heart broken but we ask on behalf of our family that the media respect our privacy in this incredibly difficult and tragic time and we will be making no further comments. We love you Dad & Lucita, with all our hearts."
A masked man carrying a bag was on hotel security cameras walking out of the victims' room a few hours before their bodies were discovered, Tagaytay police chief Charles Daven Capagcuan told the Associated Press.
The couple had reportedly flown to Bali for a holiday before going to the Philippines on July 8.
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed it was providing consular assistance to the families of two Australians who died.
With Australian Associated Press.
