The sister of Kim English, who died alongside her husband Philip and their two young sons in a fatal house fire in Waterford, has shared an emotional tribute to her family, revealing that her final words to Kim were ‘I love you’.

Charlene Companjen paid a heartbreaking farewell to her sister, brother-in-law Philip English, and nephews Callum, 12, and Jayden, 9, in a moving post on Facebook.

The four family members died following a house fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning, in what is being investigated as an arson attack.

In the heartbreaking tribute, Charlene described Kim as ‘the light of my life’ and spoke of the special bond they shared throughout the 22 years of her life.

‘No words will ever come close to how incredibly heartbroken I am,’ she wrote.

‘Kim you were the light of my life. I’m going to miss our calls and hearing you say ‘gwan I love you’.’

‘Well Kim you were everything and more a little sister could have asked for,’ she wrote.

‘I have never met anyone as beautiful and resilient as you. You cared so much about everyone around and I truly admire you for that.’

Amid the heartbreak, Charlene revealed that she had spoken to Kim the night before she was killed.

‘I’m grateful I called you the night before u were taken away from me, my last words to you was I love you,’ she wrote.

‘It’s hurts knowing that I’ll never see or talk to you again but I have 22 years of memories I will always cherish.’

Charlene also shared touching memories of her two young nephews, describing the unique personalities and special moments that made each boy so loved.

Remembering 12-year-old Callum, she said they were like twins and recalled how they would dance together and how he always made her laugh.

‘You were such a bright boy who lived so care free,’ she wrote.

Turning to nine-year-old Jayden, Charlene remembered his mischievous nature and the affection he showed his favourite aunty.

‘I will miss hearing you call me your favourite aunty,’ she wrote.

‘I’d give anything to hold you one more time,’ she wrote, before saying goodbye to her ‘sweet angel’.

Charlene also paid tribute to her brother-in-law Philip, whom she first met when she was just four years old, after Kim brought him home to meet the family.

She said she loved him instantly and would always remember how he took care of her over the years.

‘You were my sister’s soulmate. Ye loved eachother so unconditionally,’ she wrote.

Describing Philip as an amazing father and husband, Charlene said he was not simply her sister’s husband, but a much-loved member of the family in his own right.

‘To me you weren’t just my sisters husband, you were family,’ she wrote.

The tragedy has left the Waterford community mourning the loss of the family.

Two other children, a young girl and a young boy, remain in critical condition in hospital following the blaze.

Two people have been charged in connection with the alleged arson attack.

The funerals of Kim and Philip English and their sons Callum and Jayden are due to take place on Monday, October 20, with Mass at 1pm. Burial will follow at Kilbarry Cemetery in Waterford.

Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly has since said he expects further arrests to be made as the investigation into the tragedy continues.

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for anyone who was in the area of Birch Avenue between 4.30am and 5.30am on Tuesday, October 13, to come forward.

Motorists in the vicinity at the time and who may have dashcam footage are asked to make it available to Gardaí.

Anyone with information can contact Waterford Garda Station on 051 305300, the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

At the time of writing, a Go Fund Me launched for the family has reached €61,650.

The fundraiser is titled ‘Help our family lay Philip, Kim, Callum and Jayden to rest‘ and was set up to help the extended family with the funeral costs.