Remembering Nora: Dayton girl who died in Mad River funeral held Friday

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — The family of an 8-year-old Dayton girl who died over the weekend is preparing for her funeral.

Her family will greet people at their church, Iglesia Apostolica Bethesda Church from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Friday. The funeral service, which is open to the public, will follow.

Police say Nora Leticia Coy Cal was wading in the Mad River Saturday when she likely stepped into an area where there is a steep drop-off. Crews found her body Monday morning.

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Now, her family is remembering Nora in her obituary.

She was born in Guatemala but lived in Dayton with her parents, Marcos Coy Sun and Estela Cal Xuc along with her four siblings.

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Remembering Nora: Dayton girl who died in Mad River (Lizbeth Chavez)

“Nora loved being outside, riding her bike, and playing at the park. She loved making new friends and loved hair bows and sunflowers. Nora was a sweet girl who greeted everyone with a sweet smile and a hug. She loved math and she treasured all of her teachers. She will be missed dearly by all who knew and loved her,” her obituary said.

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