Nury Moreno Espinel's Obituary
Nury Moreno Espinel
December 24, 1945 – December 28, 2024
Nury Moreno Espinel, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 28, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis, first diagnosed in 2006. A gift to the world, Nury was born on December 24, 1945, in Bogota, Colombia. She was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, madrina, friend, and grandmother, who brought laughter to everyone who crossed her path.
Nury's smile, work ethic, and wit earned her a reputation for her diligence, eagerness to help others, and to bring joy in her workplace, be it at The Colombian Center in New York, the State of Indiana in Bogota, Colegio Karl C. Parrish in Barranquilla, or Kimre, Inc. in Miami, from where she retired at the age of 65.
She is survived by her love and husband of 57 years, Ciro; their three children, Juan Carlos, Camilo (Bill Kitchen), and Monica (Simon Letort); her sister Pia Melo (Carlos); and two cherished grandchildren, Paloma and Gabriel, who will honor her memory and uphold the values she instilled in them.
A celebration of Nury’s life will be held on January 12, 2025:
• in person from 10am to 1pm at the Van Orsdel Funeral Home
• and online from 11:45am to 12:45pm via webcast at https://bit.ly/nuryespinel
You may let us know if you plan to attend in person or remotely using this link (https://pp.events/nury).
Friends and family are invited to share stories, photographs, and find comfort in the community she loved so dearly here (https://bit.ly/nury-tribute).
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, a charity that had a special place in her heart as a cancer survivor who loved children (https://www.stjude.org/donate).
Living a life of compassion and integrity, Nury took pleasure in constantly pursuing small acts of attention and kindness toward others, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, determination, and dedication to her family and friends. Radiating love, joy, and gratitude until her last breath, Nury will be remembered as a shining example of someone who lived her life with gusto.
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