A father and his daughter died Monday in a small plane crash in Florida while en route to Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission, according to his ministry.
Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter, Serena Wurm, died after the plane crashed into a waterway in a residential area of Coral Springs, a suburb of Fort Lauderdale.
Ignite Fire Ministry issued a statement Monday evening, saying Alexander Wurm was known for his “unwavering warmth and kindness” and that he “dedicated his life to serving others.”
A father and his daughter died in a small plane that crashed Monday in Florida while en route to Jamaica on a hurricane relief mission, according to his ministry.
Michelle Saldeba, Light the Fire Ministry
“Throughout his life, Alex traveled widely, reaching several countries and continents, where he worked tirelessly to bring faith, compassion and support to those in need. His legacy of faith and compassion touched countless lives,” the ministry added.
The ministry said Serena Wurm, “following in her father’s footsteps, was a beacon of empathy and hope, inspiring everyone with her commitment to humanitarian work.”
And he added that “together, their final journey embodied selflessness and courage, reminding us of the power of service and love.”
Alexander and Serena Wrum are survived by his wife and mother, Candace, and two children, James, 17, and Christiana, 20.
A plane headed to Jamaica to help with storm relief efforts crashed in a waterway in a community in Coral Springs, Florida, on November 10, 2025.
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The National Transportation Safety Board said it is investigating the cause of the crash. The plane crashed about five minutes after taking off from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport and was en route to Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The plane did not hit any houses, but it did hit some trees before entering the water, authorities said. According to authorities, no one on the ground was injured in the accident.
Jamaica, which analysts say remains the hardest-hit country after Hurricane Melissa, suffered catastrophic damage and widespread destruction after the hurricane made landfall last month as a Category 5 storm.
Despite the aid reaching Jamaica and other Caribbean nations in the region severely affected by the hurricane, the The storm has left more than 4.8 million tons of debris blocking roads, obstructing access to schools, hospitals and clinics, farms and markets, delaying the delivery of relief supplies and delaying the restoration of key services, according to an analysis by the United Nations Development Programme.
Tens of thousands of Homes have been damaged, particularly in St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland in Jamaica, where entire towns were decimated and up to 90% of buildings in some areas were affected, according to the UNDP.
