Laura, who had a passion for drama and music, passed away at the age of 18 from acute myeloid leukemia while waiting for a transplant. She spent her final moments in a Canadian hospital, surrounded by loved ones.
Her friends and relatives wanted her funeral to reflect a traditional “yearbook send-off.” They transformed her coffin into an exquisite yearbook, with heartfelt notes written in various colors. One inscription read, “Life is a melody. Sing as much as you want to.”
Purple, Laura’s favorite color, was a significant part of the funeral ceremony, from the flowers to the attire. Donations in Laura’s honor can be made to Coast to Coast, a nationwide organization dedicated to eradicating childhood cancer.