A Goodbye Too Soon: Baby Laurelin’s Light Will Never Fade
💔 No parent should ever have to face this. Matthew and Alexis should be rocking their baby girl to sleep, delighting in her first laugh, and watching her tiny milestones unfold. Instead, they are walking through the unimaginable—planning a farewell for their four-month-old daughter,
Laurelin was not just a baby. She was light itself—radiant, pure, and unfiltered. Her laughter carried music into the hearts of everyone around her, her sweet coos wrapped the room in warmth, and the sparkle in her eyes made the world feel softer, kinder, more beautiful. For Matthew and Alexis, every moment with her was a miracle, every smile a gift beyond measure.
But on July 30, everything changed. While in daycare, Laurelin was found unresponsive. What followed was chaos and desperation—CPR, sirens, paramedics rushing in, the frantic hope that somehow her eyes would flutter open once more. Despite every effort, her tiny heart could not be revived. In one shattering instant, a bright future was stolen, and a family’s heart broke in a way words can never fully hold.
Her grandmother, Vanessa, spoke with a voice heavy with grief:
“It is with broken hearts that we share the sudden and unimaginable loss of our precious baby Laurelin. Every smile, every tiny moment was a gift we will forever treasure.”
Now, Matthew and Alexis are left with memories where their daughter should be. Instead of holding her close, they are holding onto fragments—her giggles, her scent, her presence echoing in silence. And in their sorrow, they must carry the unbearable task of laying their baby to rest.
But love is stepping in. Family, friends, and even strangers have begun to surround them with compassion. A GoFundMe has been created, not only to ease the weight of funeral expenses, but to give them a measure of comfort in this dark valley. Every prayer, every donation, every kind word becomes a thread of strength, reminding them that even in grief, they are not alone.
Because Laurelin’s life mattered. Her short time here was not defined by its length but by its depth. She touched hearts, lifted spirits, and left a legacy of love that will ripple outward far beyond her days.
Though her time on earth was heartbreakingly brief, Laurelin Esthena De Luna will never fade. Her laughter, her light, her spirit remain etched forever in the hearts of those who knew her—and even in the hearts of those who only know her story.
As Matthew and Alexis walk the hardest road a parent can walk, may the love of their community carry them forward. And may Laurelin’s legacy remind us all of this truth:
