‘Her magic is in my soul’: Family to celebrate life of Luna

The family of a three-year-old girl who was critically injured after she was hit by a car on the Gold Coast, share plans to celebrate her life in a colourful event on Monday.

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A COLOURFUL celebration of the life of Gold Coast three-year-old Luna Matenga has been announced by her grieving family for later this week.

The red haired toddler passed in hospital on Wednesday surrounded by her family, after she was critically injured by a car days earlier.

The service to celebrate Luna’s life will take place on Monday 28th of December at 1pm, at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.

Luna’s mother Jessica Feeney has called for help from businesses and volunteers who could help turn the child’s memorial into a celebration.

Luna Matenga’s family hope to celebrate her life at an event at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds on December 28th at 1pm. - Photo Supplied Facebook

“I want to let everyone know that we will be celebrating the incredible 3.5 years that my Luna Bear blessed us with,” Ms Feeney shared online.

“Her magic is within my soul and I’m craving for a fun, bright, celebration for my baby!

“Monday 28th of December 2020 at 1pm we will be holding the biggest party/service for my baby, at Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.

“We ask you to dress up as something bright and magical!

“We want the day to be enjoyed by everyone, especially children in Luna’s honour.”

Ms Feeney welcomed anyone who knows or feels and connection to Luna to come and celebrate her life.

EARLIER: ‘Fly High’: Gold Coast family mourns little Luna

THE FAMILY of a Gold Coast three-year-old who was hit by a car earlier this week have said their goodbyes to their “gorgeous blue eyed, red headed unicorn”.

Luna Matenga was critically injured while crossing Goldmine Road in Ormeau on Sunday morning.

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Despite the prayers of the community, Luna lost her fight just after 9pm last night.

Mother Jessica Feeney, who has been by her daughter’s bedside, posted the tragic news online earlier this afternoon.

“With the heaviest of hearts, I want to thank every single person for their prayers and positive vibes for my baby girl,” Ms Feeney wrote.

“She felt it, we felt it, unfortunately at 9.03 pm on the 22nd of December we let our beautiful baby girl go, surrounded by her family in the arms of her mummy and daddy!

“Our hearts are completely broken.

“Fly high my gorgeous blue eyed, red headed unicorn!.

“Ride those dragons baby... until we meet again!”

Luna Matenga mother Jessica Feeney's Instagram post about the tragic news of her daughter's passing.

Just hours before Luna’s passing the family had shared photos by her hospital bedside where they had surrounded the three year old with colourful balloons, bright toys and streamers.

“We are having a party for you, Luna girl!” her mother posted at the time.

“Everyone have a dance with us! Luna’s feet are tapping!”

A tsunami of grief followed the news of Luna’s departure, within an hour more than 600 people had shared their condolences for the young Gold Coast family.

Luna Matenga mother Jessica Feeney's Instagram post about a party for her daughter before her tragic passing.

“Rest in love my little Niece, so proud of your little brother Tyde and sister Nevaeh for being so strong!! To Tim and Jess, I couldn’t even imagine the pain. Just know we are all there for you both no matter what. Fly high Luney Bear,” family member Tori Moana Dayberg said.

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“Sending so much love to you and your family. My heart is broken for you. No parent should have to go through this. Fly high Luna,” another poster said.

Luna’s ‘poppy’ Mike Feeney, shared a heartbreaking poem about the red-headed toddler following the tragic loss.

“Luna Luna she’s

My pretty girl.

Prettiest little girl

In the whole

wide world,

Luna Luna

Luna Capri

Cutest little girl

You ever

Did see,

Luna Luna

Luna bear

She’s my pretty

Girl with her bright

Red hair,

And her eyes

They shine

Like diamonds,

And her nose

As pretty

As a rose,

If I could take

Her smile

And put it on

The people of the

World,

What a beautiful

Place it would be

My Luna Luna Capri.”

The community has continued to rally around the heartbroken family with dozens of GoFundMe donations pouring in.

As of Wednesday afternoon at least $68,000 had been raised to assist the devastated family in their time of grief.

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Originally published as ‘Her magic is in my soul’: Family to celebrate life of Luna