4-year-old boy found dead in river buried in Talisay

By: Emmariel Ares – 3 hours ago

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The boy who met an untimely death after falling into a river in Brgy. Inayawan, Cebu City on Sunday, June 30, has been laid to rest less than a week after his death.

He was only four years old.

The boy’s funeral was held at the Cansojong Public Cemetery in Talisay City, Cebu on Friday, July 5.

LEARN MORE:

Cebu Daily Newscast: Cebu City accident: Boy’s ‘basketball date’ with father ends in tragedy

Cebu City accident: Boy’s ‘basketball date’ with father ends in tragedy

Family of 4-year-old boy found dead in river loses PHP3,700 in scam

Surrounded by his family and friends, he was taken to his final resting place at just after 2 p.m.

Overwhelmed with grief over the unexpected death of their beloved child, his loved ones all wept loudly as they said their final goodbyes.

The pain is indescribable for the boy’s parents, who have already lost two children before.

The 4-year-old boy then became the older brother to his two younger siblings aged 3 and 1.

However, in a tragic turn of events, he died before he even reached kindergarten 2.

The boy was patiently waiting for his father who had promised to take him to a basketball game on the day of the incident.

His grandfather, Ian, not his real name, thinks he may have fallen asleep while sitting on the edge of the wall.

Without anyone noticing, he fell into the river, hit his head and drowned.

LEARN MORE:

Drowning in Cebu City: 4-year-old child tragically dies in Inayawan River

More than 200 people drowned between January and March – PNP

Known as a quiet but bubbly child, the boy was adored by everyone around him.

He was a big basketball fan and looked forward to spending time with his father after he came home from work.

The day before he died, he wore his name badge while playing, eager to return to school later this month.

This is why his family dressed him in his school uniform from the wake until his burial in the cemetery.

Learn more…