A teenager had to watch the funerals of three family members via livestream from his hospital bed.
Jesse Langford, 19, was too badly hurt to attend the ceremonies for dad Anthony, 51, mum Kristine, 46, and 17-year-old sister Winona, who were killed when New Zealand’s White Island volcano erupted .
Instead, a live feed of the service was relayed for Jesse, who has severe burns.
A heartfelt message was read out at the service on his behalf, paying tribute to the special relationships he had with his parents and sister.
"Anthony, Kristine and Winona were wonderful to their immediate and extended families," a memorial booklet for the trio read.
"They will be greatly missed by all who knew them."
Hundreds gathered for the emotional service at a school auditorium in north Sydney, Australia.
Winona, whose body has not been recovered, was remembered as a vibrant teen with a love for music and animals.
New Zealand authorities say the girl's body has likely been swept out to sea. Police recently called off the search for bodies.
The memorial booklet added: "She was a member of the (Willoughby Girls High) school band and played the flute, taking huge delight when the band toured the USA in 2016.
"She was very keen to have a career in special effects makeup and attended TAFE once a week for training."
Kristine, or Kris to her friends and family, was a loving mother with a passion for the outdoors.
"Kris was a very active person and walked Gypsy the family dog every day, and enjoyed bike riding. Her family and friends meant everything to Kristine."
Anthony was a remembered as a dedicated family man who loved boating and travelling.
"He embraced the present, while his diligence and work ethic ensured his family’s future," the memorial booklet added.
at the time of the eruption .
to 19 after a victim died in an Auckland hospital.
Some 47 people, including 24 Australian citizens and four permanent residents, were on the island when the volcano erupted.
