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Aaliyah Luna-Perez Obituary
Nov. 30, 1997-July 11, 2014
Resident of Watsonville
Aaliyah Luna-Perez passsed away on July 11, 2014 from injuries sustained in a vehicular accident in Moss Landing. She was 16. Aaliyah was born on November 30, 1997 in Santa Cruz, the daughter of Carolina Rocha and Pedro Luna. She grew up in Davenport and attended Pacific Elementary School, Mission Hill Junior High, Pajaro Valley High School and Star Community School.
Aaliyah was a loving daughter, sister, niece and aunt. She loved spending time with her family and friends, going to the beach, cruising, listening to music and taking selfies. She was a volunteer at the Davenport Resource Center.
Aaliyah is survived by her mother and stepfather, Carolina and Leo Rocha; her father and stepmother, Pedro and Mari Luna; her sisters, Yazmeen Perez-Luna and Destinee Rocha; her brother, Leo Rocha, Jr.; grandparents, Eduardo and Tereza Perez; god parents, Teresita and Juan Gutierrez; her aunts and uncles, Luli and Javier Vargas, Ed Perez, Paco Luna, Manuel Luna, Carlos Luna, Ofelia Luna and Juanita Luna; grandma, Aurora Luna; her cousins, Desiree and Kristen Vargas and Emeri Perez. She is also survived by numerous other aunts and uncles.
The day we first met I Knew you were trouble.
It was too soon to see that you were mommy's double.
But you played it cool and you kept me around, Patiently waiting to be brought to my stomping ground.
I raised you baby, for fourteen years of your life, You made me your daddy before mommy was my wife.
And like all parents and children we fought, sometimes bad.
Baby, I'm so grateful you never yelled " You're not my dad"
I miss you so much Aaliyah, please God this can't be.
I don't want you to have her, I want her here with me.
In my arms is where she belongs, not in your grace.
Why don't YOU take her memories, I want her here face to face.
Yes I am selfish, you've taken what's mine
Please stop telling me that she's in God's care and she's fine.
He can't protect her let's be sincere.
If that was the case, why is she not here.
I don't want forgiveness I want my baby alive and well,
She's worth all my sins and damnation in hell.
Aaliyah, my love, one of my three baby girls I miss you, I love you
I love you baby I love you so much.
-Leo Rocha
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 123 Marine View Ave., Davenport, CA on Friday July 18, 2014 at 11:00 am. A evening vigil and Rosary service will be held at Benito & Azzaro Pacific Gardens Chapel, 1050 Cayuga St., Santa Cruz, Ca. on Thursday evening at 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers contributions may be sent to the Aaliyah Giselle Fund c/o www.youcaring.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tomisha Olive
July 10, 2025
I can't believe it's been this long you are missed and I will always remember you smile. Love you aaliyah! Can't believe it's been this long.
April 9, 2020
i miss you so much bid sister
Carolina Rocha
October 21, 2019
Mommy love and misses you so much <3<3<3<3
Leo Rocha
July 29, 2014
Hi baby, wow can you feel the love from everyone? I sure can, you know how much I love and miss you mija and we've been getting all the signs thank you.
Thank you everyone for your condolences and simpathetic words, it is much needed and appreciated and thank you for your comment about my poem for my babygirl. Thank you all
Toni Couch
July 18, 2014
My prayers are with your family at this time of loss. it has affected a whole community filled with so many family and friends. God Bless
M. Rosario R. Bracamontes
July 18, 2014
No hay palabras para el Consuelo por la perdida de un ser amado. Solo dios nos da la Fortaleza para seguir sin nuestros seres queridos.Dios le de el Consuelo a la familia y mi mas sentido pesame para la familia. Que descanse en paz, el Nuevo angelito que el señor escogio llevarse con el. God bless you all.
Joan Harbison
July 17, 2014
I didn't know your daughter, but I lost my 16-year-old grandson a few years ago and I know the pain and grief you are going through. I am so very sorry; your daughter seemed to be the love of your lives, just as our Tyler was in ours. It is such a terrible loss.
connie ponce
July 17, 2014
my condonlences to the family, my heart aches for your loss, may she always be with you in heart, spirit, and mind
July 16, 2014
Pedro, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May god bless you, your family and Aaliyah.
Carlos Luna
July 16, 2014
Mija no te pude llevar al big concert como querias ir pero de aqui en adelante simpre estaras disfrutando de cada fiesta o evento donde yo este por que simpre estaras conmigo boy a extrañar esas llamadas sorpresivas y textos donde preguntabas tío can I go a donde estas tocando (paisa ) te voy a extrañar mija y toda la familia cuidanos desde el cielo junto con tu grampa, guardanos un lugar aya en el cielo para todos los que te queremos descansa en paz Aaliyah Luna Perez we love you.
Cheri Perez
July 16, 2014
It so incredible that God would take such a beautiful young women for all of us... We will never get to see you grow, get married, have children . Life is so unfair! Never again will we see that cocky smile, that devious twinkle in your eyes. I can't imagine how your parents , & Yazmeen,Destinee & Jr are handling this, no one should ever have to endure the lost of a child. May god bless you all & guide you through these hard times. We love you all ,
Our hearts go out to each &everyone of you..
Love,
The Perez's: Cheri,Anthony &Nicole
Stacy Nunez
July 16, 2014
Yet god has taken yet another precious life to have another Angel. . . Why does he have to take them so soon. . :( we will never know. . My deepest condolences to the family. . .
Justine Gutierrez
July 16, 2014
May GOD light the path to salvation to Aaliyah and guide the family to peace. You are truly missed.
Adriana Villanueva
July 16, 2014
My deepest condolences to Aaliyah's family
FRANCISCO MONTESINOS
July 16, 2014
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY DURING THIS HARD TIME. NO WORDS CAN EASE THE PAIN BUT MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Erika Morales
July 16, 2014
Lila. Te quiero mucho. I miss you so much I will always remember your laugh. Siempre estaras en mi corazon.
David Delaney
July 16, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Marc Villegas
July 16, 2014
Aaliyah, We Heard The Heartbreaking News Here In Houston. Watch Over Us Little Angel.
You'll Never Be Forgotten.
Martha Valencia
July 16, 2014
Mis mas sinceros condolencias ke dios les de fuersas y que la fe nunca se les nuble pra que siempre la recuerden en Los mejores momentos de su vida,,,
Viviana Luna
July 16, 2014
Well where to start. You're an amazing girl, everyone loves you. You had such a great personality and an awesome person to hang out with. I love you and miss you I just hope your in a much better place now. You will always be remembered. I LOVE YOU PRIMA <3
Angie Luna
July 16, 2014
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Alliyah passing, I share your grief in this time of bereavement with deepest sympathy and condolence. To her parents and siblings, Just know that my arms are wrapped around you during this time of loss. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
-Cousin Angie
Celia Luna
July 16, 2014
Aaliyah you will missed by everyone but never forgotten, you have entered everyone's heart and forever remain in them. You are now entering heaven with all your beloved ones who are awaiting for you. Dios dale tu bendicion y guiala a tu reino recibela con los brazos habiertos. Dejas atras a todos los que te quieren, ahora eres un angelito mas para cuidarnos des del mas aya. Recibe nuestras bendiciones, nunca seras olvidada pequeña Aaliyah, nuestro amor sera eterno. Carlos, Adrian & Celia
tamisha olive
July 16, 2014
Rest In Heaven Sweet Aayliah for you are loved. Bless thy holy name and embrace your family and friends with your love. Blow flowers their way to let them know you hear their cries. Its so hard to say goodbye for anyone, but yet it's like saying Good Day. Watch over Yazmeen for she not taking this lightly touch her womb and your joy and light shine through her baby boy. You are missed and loved, but until now rest with God and watch over the rest.
Alicia Stewart
July 16, 2014
My deepest sympathy to all of Alliyah's family. God bless you.
Vanessa Jauregui
July 16, 2014
You were called home too soon. Thank you for the memories Aaliyah!
Nina Perez-Guerra de Gutierrez
July 16, 2014
Aaliyah, daughter of my heart, you are terribly missed! I know you are with angels, guiding your path to God's everlasting eternal embrace.
Alicia Stewart
July 16, 2014
Alliyah, I'm so glad that I got to know you a few years ago. We made cookies at my house, took walks to the beach, watched movies and went shopping. Yes, you were sassy, but had a very sweet heart. I had a dream the night you passed away, even though I didn't know you had passed away until one day later. I was walking down San Vicente and your cousin Scotty Perez called me into his house. Jana was there, his mom Deanna, and their kids. Your mom was sitting at the table and you were standing next to Scotty. We were all talking together. I feel that I had that dream because Scotty was trying to tell me that he is up in heaven looking out for you. I was deeply grieved to hear of your passing. My condolences to your entire family for losing you. My prayers are with them all.I will cherish the fun times we had together. I love you.
Juanita Luna
July 16, 2014
Baby girl you will be missed but you will forever be in our hearts I love you mamas
July 16, 2014
So very sorry for your loss. What a beautiful poem that was written.
Mike Munoz
July 16, 2014
I miss that sassy little smirk and your fiery attitude. The angel's are gonna have their hands full with you girl. Love you...
David & Sharon Ferry
July 16, 2014
Deepest condolences for all who knew & loved her. God Bless Aaliyah.
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