Tributes continue to pour in for the three victims of the Spanish road tragedy over the weekend
Michaela sadly died following the crash (Image: RIP.ie)
The death notices of two of the young Irish victims of a road tragedy in Spain over the weekend have been released – as heartbreaking tributes continue to pour in from far and wide.
Michaela Newcombe, Amy McCullagh and her brother-in-law Mark McCullagh, who were all from Mullingar in Co Westmeath, died when their car plunged 100 feet into a ravine off the A7 motorway in Malaga in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Amy’s husband Ian, who was Mark’s older brother, remains in a critical condition in Carlos Haya Hospital in Malaga. The two couples had flown out on holiday to the Spanish resort at the end of last week.
The death notices for Michaela and Mark were posted on Tuesday afternoon, with their families requesting that if desired, donations would be greatly appreciated to The Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust. Their funeral details will be announced in time.
Michaela’s death notice on RIP.ie reads: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news of our dear Michaela ‘s death following a tragic road accident in Spain alongside her boyfriend Mark and Mark’s sister-in-law Amy.
“Michaela will be forever cherished and missed by her grief-stricken nanny Francie and grandad Eddie. Sadly missed by her heartbroken parents Davy and Lisa, her brothers Mickey and Gary and her beloved sister Teigan, her beautiful nephews Ronnie and Oscar, her aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and her wide circle of friends and work colleagues. May Michaela’s kind and gentle soul rest in peace.”
Mark sadly passed away following the crash (Image: RIP.ie)
Mark’s death notice on RIP.ie reads: “With great sadness, we announce the untimely loss of Mark following a tragic road accident in Spain alongside his girlfriend Michaela and his sister-in-law Amy. Predeceased by his grandparents Maureen and Kevin McCullagh and Albert and Kathleen Crichton.
“A loving son, brother, uncle and god father, Mark will be deeply missed by his heartbroken parents Paula and Albert, his dear brothers Ian, Enda, Kevin, John and Bertie, his sisters Chloe and Jennifer (Jenny), brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, grandniece, grandnephew, extended family and his many friends.”
L-R Ian McCullagh, Amy Wallace, Michaela Newcombe and Mark McCullagh
Heartbreaking tributes have continued to pour in for both Mark, who was praised as an “absolute gentleman”, and “beautiful, kind and radiant” young Michaela.
One mourner wrote of Michaela: “Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences to all of Michaela’s family. She was such a beautiful soul and is such a great loss to the town, forever loved and missed.”
Another shared: “My deepest condolences on the loss of the most beautiful, kind and radiant young woman, sending thoughts and prayers.”
While a mourner penned of Mark: “Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of Mark. May his gentle soul rest in peace and may fond memories bring you comfort and strength in the days ahead gone but never forgotten. Were an absolute gentlemen of a man and never cause nobody problems always remember the chats we had. Fly high you’re in a better place now.”
And another added: “Condolences to all his family and friends. Look after each other, as you lay your beautiful boy for his forever sleep. Rip young man to sad.”
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