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Author: Katie Scott
Publication Date: December 30, 2025 - 09:49
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Quebec couple found dead while on vacation in Dominican Republic
December 30, 2025
The couple's daughter, Sabrina Noël, announced the death of her parents and asked for time 'in order to experience this grief privately.'
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My brother too passed away in Punta Cana on December 18th , we are trying to figure it all out , he was a very healthy active 65 year old . He was visiting there with his Downs syndrome son. Tragic is an understatement.
Very sorry for your loss.