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Society · Funchal · 7 August 2026

Funeral for Young Victim of Santa Cruz Accident Draws Dozens

Dozens of people attended the funeral of a 29-year-old man who died following a serious accident in Santa Cruz, paying their final respects.

Family, friends, and members of the public filled the Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz in Gaula on Friday to bid farewell to a 29-year-old man who lost his life in a serious accident in Santa Cruz earlier this week.

The ceremony was marked by deep emotion and consternation, reflecting the impact of his death on the local community. A friend of the deceased recorded some moments of the tribute, which was attended by dozens of people.

The farewell was a moment of great sadness, with the community joining the grieving family, moved by the tragic circumstances of the young man's death.

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