Ana Lorena Luna Hernandez's Obituary
Ana Lorena Luna Hernandez left us four days after her 19th birthday. She was an incredibly special person and will be missed by so many. She had a rare form of primordial dwarfism and only grew to about 18 inches tall and weighed 8lbs. She lived her life as the size of a newborn but her desire to experience a world that did not accommodate her never diminished. For such a tiny person she had no fear and was eager to experience everything! She was 8 years old when she walked into our lives and changed everything. She was kind and curious and independent and fiercely loyal to her friends. She loved music and drawing and the color green. She loved to dance and she loved going on new adventures. She loved water days and parties and vanilla cupcakes. She took such pride in everything she did and would happily share it with you. Anyone that ever met her will never forget her sweet smile and contagious giggle. I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating, this girl was so very special and her size was the absolute least special thing about her. Her spirit, her heart, her bravery in a world of giants…those things will stay with all of us. On October 21st, 1999, in Yurriria Gto. Mexico, a beautiful baby girl was born to Maria Hernandez and Jose Luna. They named her Lorena Luna Hernandez. At the age of eight Lorena and her mother moved from Mexico to Tulsa Oklahoma to join Lorena’s father for a better life with more opportunity. After the move to Tulsa Lorena became the big sister of Yesenia and Jesus Luna. Lorena was a good big sister she loved her siblings dearly and taught them, as well as everyone else you met, a lot about life.Lorena started school at Kendall Whittier Elementary shortly after arriving in Tulsa she remained a student there for over 10 years. She was very loved and cherished by both the students and the staff. Outside of school Lorena enjoyed coloring, playing video games, watching TV, and playing with her sister Yesenia’s cell phone. Lorena had a close relationship with the Lord and attended both Saint Francis Xavier and Springdale Baptist ChurchOn October 25th, 2018 God sent his angel of peace and Lorena was granted everlasting life and complete healing in heaven. There with Lorena during her passing work 29 family members and loved ones. Her teacher of over 10 years, Jennifer Griffen, held her in her armsWe often say that the hour of death cannot be forecast. When we say this we imagine this hour would be in a distant future. But to Lorena’s loved ones this hour arrived abruptly. Although Lorena has left us sooner than we wanted her to we find comfort in knowing that she is with our Lord. Anybody who had ever been fortunate enough to have known Lorena is thankful. Her smile and small giggle could light up an entire room. She was definitely one in She was definitely one in a million.Lorena will be missed dearly and her precious memory will forever be cherished there to welcome Lorena into Heaven’s gates are her grandma Felisitas Parra, her Grandpa Jesus Luna, her aunt Teresa Hernandez, and Aunt Lucia Hernandez. Left to cherish her memory are her mother Maria Hernandez her father Jose Luna and grandfather Miguel Hernandez grandmother her little sister Yesenia Luna, her little brother Jesus Luna ,and a host of Aunts Uncles,cousins and Friends.
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