British family man dies on holiday in Tenerife after his wife heard him yell and fall to the ground
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British family man, 48, dies suddenly on holiday in Tenerife after his wife heard him scream and fall to the ground
- Gareth Moores, 48, from Royton, Oldham, died suddenly while on holiday
- His wife Colette Moores woke up to hearing him scream, before he fell to the ground
- Paramedics tried to help Mr. Moores for over an hour but unfortunately he died.
- The married couple had been together for 28 years and married for 20 years.
A British family man has died suddenly while on holiday in Tenerife after his wife heard him scream and fall to the ground.
Butcher Gareth Moores, 48, from Royton, Oldham, had flown to the Canary Islands last month with his wife Colete, 56, and their 19-year-old son Jake.
The father of two, who also has two stepchildren, had spent much of the day poolside before heading out to dinner and shows at a resort in Santa Cruz.
But at around 4am on the morning of November 12, Mrs. Moores heard him scream before he fell to the ground where he sadly died.
Gareth Moores, 48, from Royton, Oldham, was on holiday in Santa Cruz, Tenerife, with his wife Colete, 56, and their son Jake, 19, when he fell to his death.
She told the Manchester Evening News: ‘You pack your bags, get in your taxi and jog to the airport. You don’t think you’ll end up looking for one of your own.
We had fun. Then at 4 in the morning he just screamed and fell to the ground and almost died right away. My son works for Ryanair and luckily with his training, he started CPR. But there was nothing there.
‘When the doctors arrived, they worked with him for an hour, but that was it. He was only 48 years old, there were no symptoms, nothing. He had just built a large extension for us. It’s crazy.
Ms Moores said her husband, who was a butcher at Shane’s Quality Meats, was excited about their journey which began on November 8.
He said he was “ready for it” after working 12-hour days, which start at 4:30 am, and completing the extension on his home.
The couple had been together for 28 years and married for 20. Together they had two children, Jake, 19, and Lillie. Moores was also a stepfather to Leanne, 38, and Ashleigh, 35.
His wife said: ‘I think I’m still trying to process it. I keep waiting for the door to open and for him to walk in, yelling.
Mr and Mrs Moores (pictured) had been together for 28 years and married for 20. At the opening of their inquest yesterday at Rochdale Coroner’s Court, his death was described as “uncertain” and was They will carry out more research work.
‘I never left the house without a kiss on the cheek or a pat on my arm. The five of us would get ‘good morning, I love you, have a nice day’, without fail.’
Since his death, the family has received hundreds of messages and an outpouring of love from those who knew Mr. Moores.
The butcher had previously worked as an aide at Dr. Kershaw’s Hospice two or three days a week. Those who helped at the hospice have also grown closer to the family.
Ms Moores added: “The messages are amazing, they really helped us,” said Colette.
‘I cannot thank everyone enough for the support they have given us. We sent 23 bouquets of flowers to the house.’
He also thanked TUI for helping with the arrangements to bring Mr Moores home, following his death in the early hours of November 12.
At the opening of his inquest yesterday at Rochdale Coroner’s Court, his death was described as “undetermined” and further investigative work will take place.
The investigation was deferred until January 23 of the next year for a review.