“We are in awe of the tireless efforts of all NHS workers currently battling this evil virus.
“We would sincerely like to thank the incredible ICU team at East Surrey Hospital for their world-class, compassionate care.
“Our thoughts are also with his emergency department colleagues, whom he considered his second family.
“A huge hole has been left in our hearts. We love you, forever and always.”
Nursing assistant Ruben Munoz, centre
– Ruben Munoz, nursing assistant
Ruben Munoz, a father of two and nursing assistant at Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust )SASH) for a decade, died on April 17.
Michael Wilson, chief executive of SASH, said the death of Mr Munoz had caused "deep sadness" among his colleagues.