COQUITLAM RCMP announced on Monday that a 57-year-old woman was located deceased by first responders on Sunday evening after her home had been swept away by a mudslide on Quarry Road between Calgary Drive and MacIntrye Road in Coquitlam on Saturday, October 19.

Media identified her as Sonya McIntyre after the principal of Aspenwood Elementary in Port Moody informed the parents and guardians of the children who attend the school of the tragedy in a letter.

“This is a deeply tragic outcome and our thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends,” said Media Relations Officer, Cpl. Alexa Hodgins on. “We would like to thank Canada Task Force 1 – Urban Search and Rescue and Coquitlam Fire and Rescue for their search efforts and locating the victim.”

Coquitlam RCMP have notified the family. No further information will be provided, police said.

Quarry Road between Calgary Drive and MacIntyre Road in Coquitlam remains closed. First responders in Coquitlam continue contact with the residents who remain on the other side of the slide.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Coquitlam RCMP at 604-945-1550 and quote file number 2024-27774.