Hallmark star Noel Johansen is mourning the tragic loss of his wife, Jen Darbellay, who was killed when a man drove an SUV through the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver, claiming 11 lives and injuring 32 others, including their daughter Darby. The festival was held to celebrate the historic figure Datu Lapu-Lapu, and Noel, who shares two children with Jen, attended a vigil days after the incident, expressing his profound grief and honoring Jen's life. During his emotional speech, Noel shared that Jen always considered herself small in reach, despite being larger than life in the eyes of those who knew her. He urged others to live life fully and compassionately, remembering the victims of the tragedy. The incident has left a deep impact on the family and the community, who are rallying around them in support during this difficult time.

Jen Darbellay, wife of Hallmark star Noel Johansen, was tragically killed at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver when a man drove an SUV through the festival grounds, resulting in 11 deaths and 32 injuries, including the couple's daughter Darby.

The festival was a celebration of Filipino heritage, specifically honoring the historic figure Datu Lapu-Lapu, and the tragic incident occurred on April 26, leaving a community in mourning.

Noel Johansen, known for his roles in Hallmark movies like 'Reunited at Christmas' and 'Marrying Mr. Darcy', attended a vigil to honor his late wife, despite being on crutches, and delivered an emotional speech.

In his speech, Noel expressed that his physical injury was insignificant compared to his broken heart, as his wife passed away at the same event, highlighting Jen's selfless nature and her impact on those around her.

Jen Darbellay was remembered by Noel as a person who never celebrated herself and thought of herself as small, but was indeed larger than life to everyone who knew her, prompting Noel to encourage others to live life with full measure and remember those affected by the tragedy.

The incident has deeply affected the family, with the community offering support and condolences during this challenging period, as they cope with the loss and the trauma experienced at the festival.

Noel's heartfelt message at the vigil urged people to reach out and connect with others genuinely, emphasizing the importance of living life fully and compassionately in memory of Jen and the other victims.

Hallmark star Noel Johansen‘s wife Jen Darbellay was one of the 11 people tragically killed at the Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver over the weekend.

On Saturday (April 26) during the Filipino heritage event, which celebrates historic figure Datu Lapu-Lapu, a man drove an SUV through the festival grounds.

Noel and Jen, who share son Ford, 15, and daughter Darby, 7, were in attendance at the event and Jen was one of the people killed.

Keep reading to find out more…ABC News reports that 11 people were killed and 32 people, including the couple’s daughter Darby, were injured.

Days after the tragedy, Noel – who appeared in Hallmark movies including Reunited at Christmas and Marrying Mr. Darcy – attended a vigil, while on crutches, and gave an emotional speech to the crowd.

“What you see here is an injury that means nothing to me because what’s inside my heart is broken,” Noel said, according to Global News Canada. “Because my wife passed away behind me at the incident.”

He went on to say that every hug he received during the vigil reminded him of his late wife.

“She never celebrated herself in her life. She never thought of herself, she thought of herself as small in terms of the reach,” Noel said of Jen. “And I can tell you she was larger than life for any of you who know her. So don’t be small in life, be big, reach out and reach out as a human being with everything you have and please remember us who went through this.”

Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. RIP.