In Memory of Tonya Muro

Mar 6, 2018 | News, News and Updates

It is with deep sadness that we share our beloved Executive Director, Tonya Muro, passed away suddenly on March 5, 2018. As our community mourns this loss, we’d like to take time to reflect on her amazing impact at iEARN and throughout the global education community. We are sharing some ways to pay tribute to Tonya and her legacy, and we ask that you keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as they get through this very difficult time.

We are collecting stories, memories, kind thoughts, photos, and anything the community would like to share. If you would like to share your photos, memories, and condolences, in lieu of or in addition to sharing on social media, you may share your thoughts here: https://iearn.wufoo.com/forms/in-memory-of-tonya.

In lieu of flowers her family has asked that donations can be made to iEARN-USA. To make a donation please visit: http://us.iearn.org/donate.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

Thursday, March 8
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Scotto Funeral Home
106 1st Place Brooklyn

Friday, March 9
10:00am to Scotto
Drive to Cemetery for Burial
Rose Hills Memorial Park
101 Mill Street
Putnam Valley, NY

Saturday, March 10
11:00am
Celebration of Life Memorial Service
New York Baha’i Center
53 East 11th Street
New York, NY
Lunch to follow

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