Laniya Monique Harper

Laniya Monique Harper was born on July 16, 1997, in El Paso, TX to Richard and Demetria Harper. In 2008 when her parents passed away, she moved to Alamogordo, NM with her siblings where they were raised by her grandparents, Bobbiette and Tommie Williams. Laniya attended school and graduated in December of 2016 from Academy Del Sol. She became a member of Corinth Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and also served on the usher board.

Laniya's voice was something that had to be heard. She was a light to all she encountered. Her loving smile and bubbly personality is what made her who she was. There was never a dull moment when Laniua was around. She touched many with her presence alone.

Laniya was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Demetria Harper.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her siblings, Ashanta (Ricardo) Swift of Dallas, TX, Sir Donta Harper of Alamogordo, NM and Iyana Harper of Dallas, TX; her grandparents, Tommie and Bobbiette Williams of Alamogordo, NM and Mary Harper of El Paso, TX; her nieces, Muriah and Amiyah Swift; her nephews, Sir Donta Harper Jr. and Ricardo Swift III. She also leaves a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Corinth Baptist Church.

The Funeral Service for Laniya Harper will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday July 29, 2025, at Corinth Baptist Church with Pastor James Forney officiating.

Burial will follow at Monte Vista Cemetery.

The Harper family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Alamogordo Funeral Home to direct the funeral services.

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