We remember the people who lost their lives in the Christchurch earthquake. Learn more and share your memories and thoughts.
Mary Louise Anne Bantillo Amantillo, 23, from the Philippines, sent a text message to her parents back in the Philippines as she lay trapped in the rubble of the CTV building.
The first text message said: "Ma, I got buried."
About 40 minutes later: "Ma, I can't move my right hand."
Then, a brief call to her parents pleading to send help.
