Luz Esther Arroyo, 64, of Fayetteville, died in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on September 14, 2025.
Luz was born in Puerto Rico on December 12, 1960 to the late Jose Luis Arroyo and Luz Paquita Vega. She made her living as a Fitness Instructor on Fort Bragg. She was a loving mother, sister, and a friend to many. She was an exceptional cook and loved to eat. Luz loved to live, dance, clean, travel, and work out. She always said, “life is short, live it to the maximum” and she truly did.
She is survived by her children, Elvin Molina-Arroyo (Stephanie), Pedro J Molina and Debrah Molina; her grandchildren, Cash and Julian; her brothers, Luis Arroyo and Walter Arroyo and other close relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.
The Family will receive friends 11 AM - 1 PM Thursday, September 18, 2025 at LaFayette Funeral Home Chapel, 6651 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Funeral Services will be held 1 PM Thursday, September 18, 2025 at LaFayette Funeral Home Chapel, 6651 Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC 28304.
Interment will be In Puerto Rico.
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6651 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304
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