Key Points
- Rachel Weston, who was a 42-year-old carer from Springs, Bury, died on 3 October while on holiday in Puerto del Carmen, Lanzarote.
- The deceased had been traveling along with her husband, Mark Weston, who is 41 years old, and with friends Danny and Paula, and the group was visiting Lanzarote for the first time.
- Initially, Rachel thought she had a bad cold and paid a visit to a local pharmacy, whereafter she seemed to be fine.
- However, her situation further deteriorated and she booked a flight back home last minute.
- She collapsed in the hotel room of the couple on 3 October, and although the hotel lifeguards tried to assist her, she was brought in by the emergency services.
- According to Bury Times, Rachel could not be stabilized and passed away due to cardiac arrest.
- It is reported in the Sun, The Mirror, Manchester Evening News, and Lancs Live that no medical reason for her death has been publicly revealed so far.
- Mark called his wife an “absolute heart of gold,” and claimed that she turning their world upside down.
- Rachel used to work at Regency Care Home and was a stepmom of Steven, 22, Charley, 19, and Mikey, 15.
Bury (Manchester Mirror) October 28, 2026 — Rachel Weston, a 42-year-old carer from Bury, Greater Manchester, died on 3 October after collapsing in her hotel room while on holiday with her husband and two friends, according to reports by Bury Times, Manchester Evening News, Lancs Live, The Sun and The Mirror.
What happened to Rachel Weston in Lanzarote?
Rachel Weston, from Springs in Bury, had travelled to Lanzarote at the beginning of October with her husband, Mark Weston, 41, and friends Danny and Paula. It was the couple’s first visit to the area, Bury Times reported.
During the holiday, Rachel began feeling unwell. As reported by Bury Times, she initially thought her symptoms were caused by a bad cold and visited a pharmacy, where she bought medication and appeared to improve.
Her health later deteriorated. The couple then decided to end their holiday early and booked last-minute flights back to the United Kingdom for the following day, according to Bury Times and Manchester Evening News.
Before they could travel, Rachel suddenly collapsed in their hotel room in Puerto del Carmen on Saturday, 3 October.
Could Rachel Weston be saved after the collapse?
Hotel lifeguards attempted to help Rachel before emergency services reached the scene. Bury Times reported that, despite every effort, she could not be stabilised and died after suffering a cardiac arrest.
Mark Weston told Bury Times that he was asked to wait outside the room and described feeling “useless” while attempts were made to save his wife.
The Sun, The Mirror and Manchester Evening News reported that local reports suggested Rachel had suffered a cardiac arrest, but that an underlying medical cause had not been publicly confirmed.
Who was Rachel Weston?
Rachel worked as a carer at Regency Care Home and was described by those close to her as “much loved”, Bury Times reported.
She was married to Mark Weston, whom she had been with for 11 years. The couple married on 11 May 2024 after Mark proposed on stage during a Bowling for Soup concert in Torquay in December 2022, with help from the band’s lead singer, Jaret Reddick.
Rachel was a devoted stepmother to Mark’s three children: Steven, 22, Charley, 19, and Mikey, 15. She also adored the couple’s two dogs, Maisie and Padmé.
What did Mark Weston say?
Mark Weston paid an emotional tribute to his wife. As reported by Bury Times, he said: “I’ve never known anyone as nice as her.”
He added: “She had an absolute heart of gold. I’ve never known anyone with such a kind heart. She was the most amazing person I’ve ever met.”
In comments reported by Manchester Evening News, Mark said: “My world was turned upside down with the heartbreaking loss of my gorgeous Rachel while we were on holiday.”
He also described the impact of her sudden death on the family: “Losing her unexpectedly is a total nightmare. With planning the funeral and trying to maintain stability for the kids, it’s an enormous burden to bear.”
What arrangements have been made?
Rachel’s funeral is scheduled for Friday, 6 November. Mourners have been asked to wear purple, which was described as her favourite colour.
Mark has set up a fundraiser to help give Rachel what he described as a fitting send-off and to support the family. According to Manchester Evening News, the fundraiser had raised £2,695 at the time of reporting.
The couple had travel insurance, which Bury Times reported helped cover the financial costs and ensured Rachel could be brought home to her family.
Background of the development
Rachel Weston’s death occurred during a holiday in Puerto del Carmen, a resort town on the eastern coast of Lanzarote in Spain’s Canary Islands. The reports do not identify the hotel where the couple was staying, and no official cause of death beyond the reported cardiac arrest has been confirmed.
The case was first reported locally by Bury Times on 13 October, with later coverage from Spanish outlet La Voz de Lanzarote, Canarian Weekly, The Sun, The Mirror, Manchester Evening News and Lancs Live.
The reports consistently state that Rachel initially believed she had a cold, sought help from a pharmacy, temporarily improved, then became unwell again before collapsing.
How could this affect British holidaymakers?
For British holidaymakers, the reported sequence of events may prompt greater attention to symptoms that worsen during travel, particularly where someone has existing health concerns or experiences breathing, chest or circulation-related symptoms. The reports do not establish that Rachel’s initial symptoms were caused by a heart problem, and no official diagnosis has been published.
The case also highlights the practical importance of travel insurance. Bury Times reported that Rachel and Mark’s insurance helped cover the costs of bringing her home, while Manchester Evening News reported that Mark launched a fundraiser for funeral and family-related expenses.
For families travelling abroad, the development may reinforce the value of knowing how to contact local emergency services, keeping insurance documents accessible, and seeking urgent medical assessment if symptoms escalate rather than relying solely on pharmacy treatment. These are general precautions; the reports do not state that different action would have changed the outcome in Rachel Weston’s case.
