The family of a St. Albert, Alta., couple missing since last Saturday in Nepal has confirmed that Bruce and Kathy Macmillan died in the devastating earthquake.
“It is with our deepest regret and sorrow that we now advise you that our sister Kathy Macmillian (Smith) and our brother Bruce Macmillan have both perished in the Napalese earthquake,” the family said in a post to the Find Bruce and Kathy Macmillan Facebook page.
According to the statement, the Macmillans were last seen hiking near the village of Chyamki in the Langtang Valley, an area buried in the avalanche.
The couple had made the decision to take the hiking trip at the last minute. The two had previously hiked along that path shortly after they were married 35 years ago.
“Kathy and Bruce passed away while travelling the world, their passion from the moment they were married.”
The Macmillans had been travelling in Asia for the past six months with their sons, Fraser, 28, and Jay, 30.
Jay Macmillan opted to say in New Delhi rather than travel to Nepal. Fraser sent a message to an aunt shortly after the earthquake, telling her he was safe but had to run for his life.
“This earthquake has been an enormous tragedy impacting live across the globe. It has made ours and the world a smaller place.”
The family is planning a public tribute for Bruce and Kathy Macmillan.
