Lentegí was shocked to learn that the New Zealander, Kevin Holmes, was the co-pilot on a rescue helicopter that crashed into the sea off Almería Port. Three of the four crew, amongst them Mr Holmes, perished.
Mr Holmes, known locally as Sam, was widely liked in the village, where he had set up home together with his wife, Vera, around four to five years ago, according to the Councillor Marino Fajardo. Get in touch, Vera, if we can help, here at the Gazette.