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Morgan Lira Obituary
Resident of San Jose
Morgan Lira, 20, passed away Monday, March 16th at Louisville University Hospital, from injuries she suffered after being struck by a car while riding her bike.
Morgan was born in San Jose, California. She is a graduate of Valley Christian High School. Morgan moved to Kentucky to attend Morehead State University on an athletic scholarship.
She was a proud member of the Kentucky National Guard, which became her second family.
Morgan loved running, working out, skateboarding and surfing. Morgan was a warm and beautiful girl both inside and out. She touched many lives with her giving heart and beautiful smile in her short time here.
Morgan is survived by her parents, Rich and Lisa, her sister Olivia, brother Michael as well as a large extended family and many wonderful friends.
A memorial service will be held at Church on the Hill, Sunday evening March 29th at 6:30 p.m.
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March 28, 2015
Rich, so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and your family. Mike Archambault
Brian kester
March 26, 2015
Morgan was a great friend and I know I will miss her and my prays got to her family
March 25, 2015
So Sorry, god bless
J G
March 25, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. (John 28,29)
John Wyant
March 25, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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