Memory service for Violeta Mitul

The youth organization Einherji in Vopnafjörður has issued a press release, following the reported death of a young woman at the municipality’s harbor on Monday.

“It is with deep sadness in our hearts that we announce the sudden death of our player, teammate and friend Violeta Mitul, who died in an accident on the night of September 4, aged just 26. The community in Vopnafjörður is in mourning,” reads the company’s announcement, which goes in full below:

“Violeta, who was born on April 3, 1997, in Moldova, joined Einherji in the spring of the year and played a key role in the women’s team in the summer championship. Violeta was kind, hard-working and a happy girl. She was a trusted team player and an exemplary soccer player.

Her death is a shock to us all and the gap she leaves behind is huge. Our thoughts are with her teammates and coaches who mourn the loss in this time of grief.

We send our deepest condolences to the family of Violeta, Alexandra, Maria, Veaceslav and Julia. At such a tragic time, there are no words or actions that will heal the wound left by the loss, but we will do what we can to relieve the pain of the bereaved family and friends.”

The collection account for Violeta's family has been set up in the name of the organization:

610678-0259

0178-05-000594

A prayer and light session will be held at the Church of Vopnafjörður tonight at 20 o'clock.  After the prayers at the church the congregation will walk to the football field and light candles in memory of Violeta Mitul.