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4/2/26-4/19/26
With heavy hearts and endless love, we announce the passing of our precious daughter Emilia.
Emilia was born at 4:47pm on April 2nd, 2026 and was deeply loved from the very first moment of her life. From the moment she opened her big beautiful eyes we knew she had a lot to say. Though her time with us was brief, she filled our world with a love so powerful it will last forever. She was truly perfect in every way—beautiful, peaceful, and cherished beyond words.
She is the beloved daughter of her devoted parents, Ashley Perez and Tommy Rowan-Martin, who will carry her memory in their hearts always. Emilia brought incredible joy to all sides of her family. Her presence, no matter how short, has forever changed us.
Thank you to all of the medical staff at Children's Hospital-St.Paul who were there along the journey. As well as to those who supported us when times were dark. You have shown us wisdom and compassion that we will forever be grateful for.
Though we did not have the lifetime we dreamed of with her, we will forever hold onto the moments we did have—her tiny hands, her sweet face, and the overwhelming love she brought into our lives. Emilia’s life reminds us how deep love can go, even in the smallest amount of time.
She will be deeply missed by all who love her and will never be forgotten. We find comfort in knowing that Emilia is held in eternal peace, surrounded by love from God and her family in heaven.
"At first glance I loved you with a thousand hearts" -Mihri Hatun
Forever our daughter. Forever our angel.
Service Information:
Visitation:
O'Halloran & Murphy
4/24~5:00-7:30pm
575 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul, MN 55116
Visitation&funeral:
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church
1938 Stanford Ave, St Paul, MN 55105
Visitation
4/25~10:00am
Funeral
4/25~10:30am
Livestream the service here https://nativitystpaul.org/online-liturgies
Burial:
Resurrection Cemetery
4/25/26~12:00pm
2101 Lexington Ave S, Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Luncheon:
Pool and Yacht Club
4/25~1:00pm
1600 Lilydale Rd, St Paul, MN 55118
To send flowers to the family, please visit our floral store.