The tight-knit community of San Felipe gathered in profound sorrow today to bid farewell to Angelita Magana and her two children, Tishan Godoy, 6, and Shadia Magana, 17, who tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire earlier this week. Authorities have confirmed that the blaze was a deliberate act of violence, shattering the family’s dreams of a fresh start in their new home. The perpetrator, Francisco Godoy, Angelita’s former common-law husband, had recently been released from prison after serving time for domestic violence and rape. Police allege that he doused the house with gasoline and set it ablaze, claiming the lives of Angelita and her children while leaving three others critically injured. The incident has sparked widespread grief and renewed calls for stronger measures to combat domestic violence. Local schools, including St. Michael R.C. School and the Belize High School of Agriculture, paid heartfelt tributes to the victims, honoring Angelita’s dedication as an educator and Shadia’s academic achievements. Health Minister Kevin Bernard and the Cabinet have condemned the attack, emphasizing that gender-based violence remains a pressing national crisis. They urged communities to rally behind victims and ensure accountability for perpetrators.