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Lorena Hepburn Obituary
Lorena Dee Hepburn, age 43, passed away November 26, 2017. She was a loving mother, daughter, and sister, who left too soon but will be missed forever. Preceded in death by her grammy Loretta Hepburn, father-in-law Randy Nelson and uncles Mark and Randy Hepburn. Survived by sons, Dylan Ryan Hepburn and Mark Gregory Valdez; mother, Kathy Hepburn; brother, Carter Moore; uncles, Bob, John, and Scott (Kathy) Hepburn; aunts, Jena (Randy) Scheitler and Rebecca Higgins; two nieces and two nephews; many, many cousins; and her life companion of 21 years, Mike Valdez. A Memorial Service will be held 12 noon Saturday, December 9 at Leave a Mark Church, 4818 Parsons Ave. Online guestbook at
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Mark Valdez
September 30, 2021
After almost 4 years, I've picked my life back up and came back stronger and finally have the resolve to be able to talk to you and write this. You'll forever live on in my heart and soul, I'll always let the same personality I got from you shine. I'll never forget the things and morals you taught me. You were one of the best and coolest people I ever knew and most of all the best mom I could've ever asked for. Love you mom, fly high.
December 26, 2017
I am so sorry Kathy,you have your mother's strength. I love all of you guys up in Columbus, and I pray that all this will become a little easier to deal with as time goes on. Love forever Marsha and Dakota
Annette Cunningham
December 12, 2017
You were the best step sister in the world closer than my blood sister god I am sorry you're gone god bless and be with your babies... The night we stayed up all night writing poetry getting to no eachother...greatest night ever...so sorry you're gone god bless and be with your babies
Patricia Conley
December 6, 2017
I will love you forever!!
Pat Conley
December 6, 2017
My heart is broken with grief for my sweet girl! Alway there to cheer you on, always there with love in her heart. Kathy, hold on to your memories and be strong! Dylan and Mark, know that you were the most important thing in her life, you were everything to her!! Cherish your memories and be there for each other forever, know that forever you have an angel watching over you. Mike, stay strong! I'm so sorry for your loss! You know what you had together! I am sure her grammy greeted her and all the people that has gone before her. It's a terrible loss of a beautiful girl inside and out. Rena, I love you forever and I will see you again!
Sandy Sweazy
December 5, 2017
Such a wonderful friend and awesome mom taken way to soon. My heart goes out to the family. Dylan, you know we are always here for you.
Sister Wilma Ross
December 5, 2017
Our prayers and sympathy on the death of your loved one from St. Ladislas and Corpus Christi parishes. Our faith teaches us that those who die in the Lord with have eternal peace and happiness with Him. God bless you.
Mindi Coffman
December 5, 2017
I miss you so bad Rena. I'm so sorry this happened to such a beautiful person. You were always the glue That held us all together and you just didnt even realize it. I've always looked up to you Rena. You were the strongest person I knew. I can't even begin to understand how our family is going to live without seeing you. I don't want Saturday to come. I miss you and love you so very much. The whole world. ❤
Mindi Coffman
December 4, 2017
I love you so very much Lorena ❤ I'm going to miss your rough hugs and your crazy laugh. You were always the one I looked up to. You gave me my first key chain. You were the first one that told on me for smoking You were the glue that held everyone together... I see that now more than ever. You were an amazing women Rena. I love you so very much and I'm going to miss you like crazy forever. I hope you and our family are up there having the best time together ❤
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