Heartbreaking Family Statement: ‘Luis Will be Forever Remembered, Never Forgotten’

Published on: 3 Feb, 2026
Updated on: 3 Feb, 2026

Luis Guembes

By Martin Giles

The family of Luis Guembes, 15, have today paid tribute to him after his tragic murder in Stoke Park two weeks ago.

Police officers were called following reports of a stabbing at Peacock Wood by Parkway, across from The Spectrum.

Sadly, the best efforts of police, paramedics, and members of the public, could not save the 15-year-old.

Paying tribute to him today, Luis’ family said: “We would like to express our sincerest thank you for the amazing support we have received over the past 14 days.

“Thank you to the immeasurable number of friends, parents, teachers, Luis’ friends, football coaches and people from the community who have written messages, sent cards, flowers, paid tributes and even cooked for us. We will forever feel gratitude and love.

“We would like to thank Surrey Police for their sensitive and thorough handling of the ongoing investigation into this horrendous tragedy. Thank you to the people who helped and comforted Luis in his final minutes, the paramedics who tried to save his life, and to All Hallows Catholic School and Churt Football Club, for their kind support and solidarity.

Extract of letter, sent on January 20, from the headteacher to parents of children at All Hallows School, Farnham, which Luis Guembes attended.

“To see the thoughts and memories in which Luis is held by all who knew him is an enormous comfort. He was loved by many.

“He was a happy son, kind young boy, caring friend and a talented footballer. A promise of life with a promising future.

“He had a warm, welcoming smile and an athletic body full of strength and beauty. He was starting to become a young man, leaving the curious child behind.

“We regret that fatal day, but we praise and adore all the time we spent together.

“Luis will be forever remembered, never forgotten.”

Luis’ family have requested privacy to come to terms with their loss. We ask that you respect their wishes, and our thoughts remain with them at this difficult time.

A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of their age, were charged with murder, conspiracy to rob, and possession of a bladed article, on Friday, 23 January.

Both boys have been remanded ahead of their next appearance at Guildford Crown Court on Monday, 23 February.

A police spokesperson said: “If you have any information that might assist our investigation, please get in touch quoting PR/45260006995 via our Major Incident Public Portal (dashcam and CCTV footage can also be uploaded) quoting Operation Eastville on this link.“