Laura N. Peterson

Laura Nicole Peterson, age 40, passed away on September 7, 2026, leaving behind a love and presence that can never truly be replaced.

She had just turned 40, but in those 40 years, she gave so much of herself to the people she loved. She was one of the kindest and purest souls you could ever have the privilege of knowing. She loved people deeply and had a beautiful ability to see the good in everyone, even when they could not see it in themselves.

Laura was raw, real, compassionate, and deeply tenderhearted. She felt things deeply and cared about her family with her entire heart. The world could sometimes be too harsh for a soul as gentle as hers. To those who knew and loved her, she truly felt like an angel here on earth.

She was also incredibly strong. Through everything she had been through in her life, Laura remained resilient. She faced more than her share of difficult moments, and even when life was heavy, she continued to move forward with strength, humor, and heart.

She was someone you could turn to when you needed to be heard. She listened without judgment and had a way of making people feel seen, understood, and cared for.

Above everything else, Laura loved her family. She was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister, partner, and friend. Being a mom was one of the greatest parts of who she was, and she gave so much of herself to the people closest to her.

Laura loved music, her dogs, Nieko and Cali, and the beach. She loved the feeling of the sand between her toes and the peace that came with being near the water. She also had the best sense of humor and an incredible ability to make people laugh, even during the hardest times.

Her absence leaves a space that words could never adequately describe. She will be missed in the big moments that are still to come, but also in the smallest ones. In conversations, laughter, familiar places, memories, traditions, and all the ordinary moments when you instinctively wish you could call her.

Those who loved Laura will carry forward the goodness she gave so freely and the love she brought into their lives. Her life mattered. Her love mattered. And the people fortunate enough to have known her will carry a piece of her with them for the rest of their lives.

Laura is survived by her daughter, Alexis; her mother, Susan; her father, Gary; her brothers, Chris and Ryan; her sister, Ashley; and her partner, Marcel.

A celebration of Laura’s life is currently being planned. No dates or details are official at this time, and more information will be shared once everything has been finalized.

She was deeply loved, and she always will be.