Forest Lawn homicide victim hailed a hero by family

The victim of a homicide last week in Forest Lawn is being hailed a hero by family members.

Calgary police identified 36-year-old Humberto (Robert) Panameno as the man found stabbed to death in a home in the 1800 block of 39 Street S.E. on Wednesday, Nov. 15.

On Tuesday, family members and police addressed the media regarding the death, which police have called a domestic incident.

“He saved me, without any thought. Saved my mother, saved my children. He did not think of his [life] and I will forever be grateful,” a family member named Karen said.

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Karen’s last name is not being released for privacy reasons.

WATCH: Karen, a family member of Humberto (Robert) Panameno, remembers him as a hero.

2:14 ‘He saved me without any thought’: Forest Lawn homicide victim’s family

“I am sorry to his family for what happened but I’m grateful that they raised such a man to be so selfless and give his life up for somebody else,” Karen said.

“He deserves all the praise, he was my hero, my friend and my kids’ savior and I will love him forever.”

WATCH: Doris Panameno, Humberto (Robert) Panameno’s sister, issues an emotional statement to the media.

2:19 Sister of Forest Lawn homicide victim forgives accused

Police officers were called to the home for reports of a man in medical distress. When they arrived, they found Panameno dead.

Investigators said one woman — the estranged wife of the accused — from the home was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two young children and their grandmother were also exposed to pepper spray in the incident.

WATCH: Staff Sgt. Martin Schiavetta says Humberto (Robert) Panameno was an innocent victim of a homicide in Forest Lawn.

0:10 ‘Robert is an innocent victim’: Calgary police

Staff Sgt. Martin Schiavetta said Tuesday Panameno was an “innocent victim that has been taken from our community.”

Deibi Francisco Monterroso Salazar, 29, has been charged with second-degree murder in the death after being arrested on a Canada-wide warrant. Schiavetta said the two men were known to each other.

“What gives a little bit of comfort is knowing that he gave his life to save another,” Panameno’s sister Doris Panameno said.

“My family and I stand here with a broken heart. My brother was a courageous man and he always showed love and compassion to everyone. He was the type of person that always liked to help people in need.”

Doris went on to say the family forgives Salazar for taking their loved one from them.

“We forgive you because I know deep in my heart that my brother forgave you the moment he took his last breath.”

WATCH: Staff Sgt. Martin Schiavetta identifies Humberto (Robert) Panameno as the victim of a homicide in Forest Lawn.

1:13 Calgary police identify Forest Lawn homicide victim

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the homicide tip line at 403-428-8877, the police non-emergency number at 403-266-1234, or contact Crime Stoppers.

– Files files from Erika Tucker