A Regina mother is mourning the loss of her 11-year-old son, Henry Losco, who died on December 19th after carbon monoxide leaked into their apartment building at 1827 Albert St. during maintenance work. Henry’s father, Sergio Losco, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
A Devastating Loss
Marina Hills described her son as her “best friend,” recalling their shared phrase: “To the moon and back times a million” when expressing their love for each other. Hills had recently started a new job, just two weeks prior to the tragedy. On the day of the incident, she returned home to find her husband unconscious and her son soon after, prompting her to suspect a gas leak and call for help.
Hills recounted the harrowing experience of finding her family and attempting to resuscitate her son until first responders arrived. A coroner later determined the cause of death was carbon monoxide poisoning, based on a blood test.
Dreams Cut Short
The family’s move to Regina was driven by Henry’s passion for soccer and his ambition to play at a national level, with aspirations of competing in the Olympics. Melyssa Turner, manager of Henry’s former soccer team in St. John’s, described him as a bright and spirited player who brought joy to everyone he met.
Investigation Underway
Regina Fire and Protective Services Chief Layne Jackson confirmed that the source of the carbon monoxide leak was identified as a piece of service equipment undergoing maintenance in the building. As of Saturday afternoon, residents were cleared to return to their homes after the building was deemed safe. The investigation is being conducted in conjunction with the police, the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan, and the Saskatchewan Coroners Service.
Frequently Asked Questions
What caused the carbon monoxide leak?
The carbon monoxide leak was traced to a piece of service equipment that was undergoing maintenance in the apartment building at 1827 Albert St.
What is the condition of Sergio Losco?
Sergio Losco, Henry’s father, was hospitalized in critical condition following the incident and remains in hospital as of the time of this report.
When were residents allowed to return to their homes?
All impacted residents were cleared to return to their homes as of 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.
How can communities ensure the safety of residents in multi-unit dwellings, particularly during maintenance and repair work?
