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Bergenfield mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
ABC7 New York • • world
Key Points:
- Magnolia Garcia Lugo, a Bergenfield resident, died in Colombia while trying to save her daughter Natalia during a devastating earthquake that caused her home to collapse.
- Garcia Lugo escaped the initial collapse but returned inside to rescue Natalia when a wall fell on her, resulting in her death; Natalia was initially missing but later found.
- The Garcia Lugo family has been active members of the Mercy Church of God in Bergenfield for over two decades, and church leaders expressed deep sorrow over the loss.
- Bergenfield officials, including Mayor Arvin Amatorio, have offered support to the family, who plan to bury Magnolia in Colombia and begin rebuilding their lives after the tragedy.
- Funeral services for Magnolia Garcia Lugo were scheduled to be held in Colombia, with church and local authorities exploring additional ways to assist the grieving family.
