Hundreds of people have attended a vigil in memory of a Belfast man found dead in Spain earlier this month.
John George’s body was found on January 7 under trees on a farm in Rojales, around 40 minutes south of Alicante, nearly three weeks after he was reported missing.
The 37-year-old’s disappearance on December 14 prompted a huge search, with supporters flying out from Belfast to aid the family as they searched for their loved one’s remains.
Hundreds of John’s family and friends attended the vigil at St Luke’s Church in Twinbrook, where lanterns were released into the sky in his memory.
Some carried the message: “To those whose flame has been extinguished, let this light represent our love and compassion. We will never forget you.”
Others joined in online, posting pictures of their own lights and candles lit in his memory.
It comes after Mr George’s family announced on Saturday that his funeral, which had been due to take place on Friday, had been delayed.
“All funeral arrangements cancelled until further notice due to circumstances beyond our control. Updated arrangements will follow in due course,” his sister Courtney posted on social media.
The father-of-two’s remains were flown into Dublin from Spain on Thursday night, where they were collected by undertakers from O’Neill’s Funeral Directors, to be driven across the border to Belfast.
John George
A funeral notice described the 37-year-old as the devoted father of Jason and Jacob, beloved brother of Darren, Courtney and Caitlyn, and cherished partner of Danielle.
“John will be missed by his heartbroken sons, parents, brother, sisters, partner and all those who knew and loved him,” it said.
“Arrangements will be published online as soon as they are confirmed.”
Spanish police continue to investigate the murder of Mr George.
A 32-year-old man from the Czech Republic was arrested and later released on bail pending further investigation.
Spanish authorities are also looking for a second suspect who may have fled the area following the murder.
Mr George last spoke to his family on December 14.
They were later informed by people in Spain that he had lost his phone but was booked on to a flight from Alicante to Belfast on December 18.
Interpol is also assisting the Spanish authorities with the murder probe.