Maite was a “happy, healthy little girl with no underlying medical conditions”, the page read.
The family were now facing an “overwhelming” financial burden to arrange a funeral for their only child.
“No parent ever imagines having to say goodbye to their child.
“As a young family living and working in Queenstown, we are now facing the unimaginable heartbreak of losing our daughter, with the overwhelming financial burden of arranging her farewell.”
The devastated family have set up a Givealittle page to help pay for Maite’s funeral expenses and repatriation to Chile. Photo / Givealittle
The family are not eligible for Government assistance.
More than 500 people have donated more than $23,500 since the page opened on Saturday.