Luz Elvira Marquez passed away on April 10, 2026. Born in Lima, Peru, Luz lived a life defined by courage, resilience, faith, and deep devotion to her family.

In 1989, Luz migrated to Canada with her husband and two young children, embracing a new country with determination and remarkable strength. She played a critical role in building a stable and loving life for her family, navigating the challenges of a new homeland while ensuring her children were raised with care, opportunity, and strong values. Through every hardship, Luz was a fearsome fighter—unyielding in spirit and unwavering in resolve—facing life’s obstacles with vigor and grace.

Luz’s faith in God and family was the cornerstone of her life and never wavered. Her strength was matched by her love, and her presence left an enduring mark on all who knew her.

She is survived by her loving husband, Luis E. Marquez; her sons, Luis G. Marquez and Omar D. Marquez; her daughter-in-law, Nereida Ilia; and her beloved grandchildren, Aurelius Marquez-Ilia and Athena Marquez-Ilia, who brought her immense pride and joy.

Luz will be remembered as a woman of unwavering faith, indomitable strength, and boundless love. Her legacy lives on through her family, whose lives she shaped with courage, sacrifice, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever cherished.