Boy 'who died out of nowhere' was 'kind and loving'

Family of Tomas, 12, do not know what caused son's death

- BY JAMIE GREER

A YOUNG boy who told his parents he “had a cough” died “out of nowhere”.

Tomas Remeikis, 12, who lived in Southport, fell ill on Monday, May 26.

Tomas’ death has come as a huge shock to the family.

He was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension as a young child after doctors discovered he had a hole in his heart.

According to the NHS, this is a serious condition that can damage the right side of the heart.

It causes high blood pressure in the blood vessels that supply the lungs.

However, for many years after the diagnosis, Tomas was healthy.

Tomas will be deeply missed by his mum Inesa, dad Andrius and his younger brother Lukas.

However, for years Tomas had been receiving regular check-ups and seemed healthy.

Describing his son, Andrius, 35, said: “He was great. He was very kind and friendly. He always had friends.

“Tomas was born in Manchester. Two years ago we moved into Southport, a little dream of ours.

“We used to come here often and when we finally moved we were really happy.

“Tomas made friends quickly at school and his Taekwondo classes.

“Everyone knew him as a very kind, friendly and polite person.”