‘Angels’: Loved ones pay tribute to Marvic Estrada, daughter Mary Joy Estrada De La Cruz after fatal crash in Whitsundays

A pregnant woman and her mother killed in a “catastrophic” crash have been identified, with loved ones paying tribute to the pair as “angels”.

A pregnant woman and her mother who was visiting from the Philippines were hoping to “create cherished memories” with each other before they were killed in a “catastrophic” collision in Queensland’s Whitsunday region.

Mary Joy Estrada De La Cruz, 35, and Marvic Estrada, 60 died when their Nissan Navara collided with a Toyota LandCruiser on Shute Harbour Road in Mount Marlow about 1pm on Sunday.

Mary Joy Estrada De La Cruz, 35, and Marvic Estrada, 60 died when their Nissan Navara collided with a Toyota LandCruiser on Shute Harbour Road.

Ms De La Cruz’s husband and her father were rushed to hospital and are still fighting for life.

Ms De La Cruz’s unborn baby did not survive the crash.

“We love you even (though) you were not able to see the world. You don’t know how happy we were when we found out about (sister’s) pregnancy,” a relative posted to Facebook.

The four were reportedly making their way to visit the young couple’s soon to be built home in Cannonvale.

Ms De La Cruz’s parents were visiting from the Philippines and “seeking to create cherished memories” with their daughter and son-in-law before the tragic incident.

Loved ones described the mother and daughter as “angels” and “lovely people”.

Ms Estrada, 60, was visiting Australia from the Philippines. Picture: Supplied.

Ms De La Cruz was reportedly known for cooking for and checking in on her elderly neighbours in the rural Queensland town of Prosperine.

‘Will forever cherish your kindness and generosity,’ a friend of the family wrote.

The Whitsunday community and loved one’s have rallied around the family, with a GoFundMe page raising funds to cover the cost of funeral arrangements and medical bills.

“As they navigate through this profound loss, we hope to come together to offer our support. The financial strain of funeral arrangements, medical bills, and the sudden loss of their loved ones is overwhelming,” organiser Maria Cos wrote.

Loved ones have set up a GoFundMe page following their deaths. Picture: Supplied.

“Our goal is to provide some relief and show them that they are not alone.”

The page had raised nearly $16,000 on Tuesday evening.

A loved one said their lives “won’t be the same” since Ms De La Cruz and Ms Estrada’s deaths.

“We will be strong and brave because I know that is what you really want for us. Our hearts (are) crying out because of the love that we have for you,” a relative posted to Facebook.

Originally published as ‘Angels’: Loved ones pay tribute to Marvic Estrada, daughter Mary Joy Estrada De La Cruz after fatal crash in Whitsundays