Emma Walton (centre) and Vicky Horgan (right) were very close

Vicky Horgan, 27, and Emma Walton, 25, from Berkshire, were killed on Sunday at Ms Horgan's Highmoor Cross home.

The women were "much loved by family and friends and brought joy into many people's lives", Simon Walton said.

The rest of the family were praying for the recovery of the women's mother, Jacqueline, who remains in a coma after she was also shot, he added.

There are two little girls who have lost their mummy and auntie and have been through a horrific ordeal that nobody should have to go through Simon Walton

"My two daughters, Vicky and Emma, have had their lives taken away from them.

"Vicky was a fun-loving and vibrant person who lived for her two young children.

"She enjoyed her job at a special needs school and was extremely good with children.

"Emma was very independent and had a good circle of friends who will miss her deeply."

Very close

He said he was now concerned for his grandchildren.

"There are two little girls who have lost their mummy and auntie and have been through a horrific ordeal that nobody should have to go through."

The sisters were very close and supported each other in times of need, he said.

"Vicky and Emma's mum Jacqui, was my wife for more than 20 years. I wish her a full recovery."