Young Aussie footballer is killed in a 'tragic accident' overseas - as his devastated family prepares to bring his body home Joel Paredes died while holidaying overseas READ MORE: Miracle update on Perth boy injured in Bali quad bike accident By BRETT LACKEY FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 01:00 GMT, 28 November 2024 | Updated: 01:03 GMT, 28 November 2024 e-mail View comments A talented young Australian footballer has died unexpectedly while overseas as his distraught family prepare to bring his body home. Joel Paredes, from Victoria, was a popular member of the Warragul Industrials Football Club, nicknamed The Dusties, an hour east of Melbourne . 'Due to a tragic accident overseas, we lost our beautiful cousin,' Felicity Paredes wrote on a GoFundMe.
Ms Paredes is organising the fundraiser on behalf of Joel's parents, his brother Justin, his sister Natalie, and their partners. 'We are in awe of how many lives Joel touched and the positive impact he had,' she said. 'I think we can all agree we will miss that beautiful, cheeky smile of his that lit up every room he walked into.
'Given the unexpected nature of this tragedy, the financial burden of bringing Joel home and supporting our family during this difficult time is overwhelming, and any assistance would be deeply appreciated.' Mr Paredes was a keen traveller with his social media filled with snaps from holidays to Bali, Queensland and Victoria's ski fields. Joel Paredes from Victoria died in an accident while overseas .
