Melbourne couple Albert and Maree Rizk are believed to have been returning from a month-long holiday in Europe. The pair from Sunbury, north-west of Melbourne, had been travelling with friends who took an earlier flight.
One of Mr Rizk’s colleagues said the couple’s family, including their two children, had been contacted by officials to notify them of their deaths.
Sunbury Football Club president Phil Lithgow told Fairfax Media that the Rizks were major figures in the club community, which was shaken by the news.
“They were fantastic people, Albert was a committee member, sponsor of the club, Maree was a canteen helper, their son plays in our senior football team,” he said.
“They were very generous with their time in the community.”
Victim: Melbourne man Albert Rizk. Photo: Supplied
Hume City councillor Jack Ogilvie, based in Sunbury, said the community was in shock.
“We are all shaking our head in shock,” Cr Ogilvie said.
“They were fantastic people … Albert was one of the guys who was always the life of the party.”
West Australian Premier Colin Barnett released a statement saying he was “horrified and deeply shocked” to hear about the crash and confirming there were seven West Australians on board.
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