An online fundraising campaign to assist the daughter of Naomi Onotera had raised $16,00 toward a $25,000 goal as of Monday, Dec. 27.
The GoFundMe 鈥溾�� was launched by her friend, Kylie Hannan, who said the funds will help the 91原创 City woman鈥檚 two-year-old daughter.
Onotera鈥檚 husband was charged with her death on Friday, Dec. 17, more than three months after the 91原创 City teacher was reported missing.
鈥淥n December 17th, we were shook to hear the news of Naomi鈥檚 fate, leaving behind a devastated and heartbroken family,鈥� Hanna said.
According to the GoFundme statement, Onotera鈥檚 daughter is being cared for by her sister.
The campaign aims to ensure the child has 鈥渢he brightest possible future.鈥�
鈥淭he support from our community has been overwhelming and appreciated beyond measure,鈥� Hannan said.
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On Saturday, Dec. 18, Sgt. David Lee, spokesman for the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT), said charges of manslaughter and indignity to human remains were laid against Onotera鈥檚 husband, 49-year-old Obnes Regis.
He confirmed that the remains of Onotera, 40, had been located, but would not say where.
Forensic investigators returned to the Onotera home over the weekend and towed away a small four-door sedan.
Regis made a brief appearance before a Surrey Provincial Court judge on Tuesday, Dec. 21, and will make another on Thursday.
A ban on publication of details has been imposed.
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Is there more to the story? Email: dan.ferguson@langleyadvancetimes.com
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