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Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia
Age: 18
City: Cedar Rapids
Funeral Home
Murdoch Funeral and Cremation Services
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia
Cedar Rapids
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia (18). Brillante luz que iluminó nuestro camino que repentinamente dejó de latir. Dejándonos sumidos en un irreparable dolor.
Te recordamos por tu maravillosa sonrisa y tu belleza infinita y brillantez.
Tu amor por la literatura y la escritura te llevaron a soñar en grande.
Gracias infinitas por tu enseñanza, te amaremos hasta el infinito. Tu padre Iván, madre Marizol y hermana Coral.
“La noche es joven” “soy un ángel que cayó del cielo” luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia.
Por favor, comparta un recuerdo de Luna en www.murdochfuneralhome.com, en la sección de obituarios.
Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia (18). A brilliant light that illuminated our path, suddenly ceased to beat, leaving us in immeasurable sorrow.
We remember you for your radiant smile, your endless beauty, and your brilliance.
Your love for literature and writing led you to dream big.
We are infinitely grateful for all you taught us. We will love you forever. With all our hearts, Your father Iván, mother Marizol, and sister Coral.
“The night is young.” “I am an angel who fell from the sky.”– Luna Sophia Hernandez Espitia
Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.
Please share a memory of Luna at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under the obituaries.

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