PETALING JAYA: Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370's inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away earlier on Monday (April 28).
Her passing was confirmed by a solemn post shared on the MH370 Families Facebook group, which expressed deep sadness over the loss of a cherished and resilient member of their community.
"(It's) very sad to share that our friend, Jacquita (Gonzales) Gomes left us to be with the Lord on April 28.
"She touched so many of our lives with her love, warmth, kindness and humility.
"She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew her," it said.
Jacquita, 62, was widely known for her tireless advocacy following the disappearance of the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 8, 2014.
As a prominent voice among the families of the victims, she dedicated herself to seeking answers and justice, ensuring that the memories of those lost remained at the forefront of public consciousness.
Her journey was marked by personal trials, including a courageous battle with breast cancer, which she faced with remarkable strength and grace.
Last December, when the government announced that Cabinet approved in principle a US$70m (RM280mil) deal with US-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity to find the missing aircraft, Jacquita told an English daily that she was elated over the news.
