A “kind and loving” man has been named as the person who was found near the river in Worcester.
Dom de Sousa was just 28 when he died unexpectedly on Saturday, June 28. His cause of death remains unconfirmed but police have said it is not being treated as suspicious.
His family and friends have paid tribute to him, saying he was well-known in the city and was “loved by all”.
Having been born in East Timor, Mr de Sousa grew up in Worcester, later going on to work at Sainsbury’s in Blackpole and Stoneworks Installations.
‘Loved by all’
MUCH-LOVED: Dom de Sousa was well known in Worcester (Image: Supplied)
Close friend Daniela Costa Martins, who said the young man was like a “brother” to her, said he was also well-known at Revolution Fitness on Tolladine Road.
“He was loved by all, many many people in Worcester knew him as the kindest man who helped anyone in need no matter what,” she said.
“He was my brother. Not one day went by where he didn’t have a smile on his face.
“He was loved by all at his favourite gym. A very special man indeed, a beautiful soul gone way too soon.”
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Funeral fundraiser
A GoFundMe page has now been set up to help Mr De Sousa’s family with funeral costs.
More than £4,000 has already been raised, with 190 people having donated the fundraiser.
His family said: “Your support will help ease the burden they are facing and also provide financial assistance to prepare Dom de Sousa’s final resting place, as decided by the family.
“On behalf of the family of the late Dom de Sousa, we have no other words except to express our heartfelt gratitude for all your help and prayers.”
Ms Costa Martins has also confirmed that her mother’s Christmas light display on Canterbury Road this year will also be raising money for Mr de Sousa’s family.