A funeral service was held today, August 30, 2025, at a local church for Mia, a 17-year-old who tragically passed away.The service, led by Fr Waldron, celebrated Mia’s vibrant life and the profound impact she had on those around her.
Attendees heard that Mia possessed a remarkable capacity for love and loyalty. “She loved deeply and when she loved you, you felt it. she was fiercely loyal, you weren’t her true friend if she hadn’t blocked you at some point,” a speaker shared, reflecting on her passionate nature.
Fr Waldron acknowledged the incomprehensibility of the loss, stating, “What happened to her was tragic and there are no words that can make sense of it.” however, he emphasized the enduring legacy of Mia’s spirit.
He described Mia as someone who embraced life with boldness and enthusiasm. “She lived her life boldly and she made an impact on everyone who knew her.” Fr Waldron further characterized Mia as “so young, so full of dreams, so beautifully alive.”
The priest painted a picture of a young woman full of energy and determination. “Mia did not just walk quietly through life, she ran, she danced, she climbed,” he said. “She was always chasing after something that mattered, she lived her adventures.”
Those who knew her remembered Mia’s cleverness, playfulness, and mischievous spirit. “She was clever, she was cheeky, she was mischievous in the best of ways, she had a spark in her eye when she told you she knew exactly what she was doing, usually it was something fun or something a bit bold, or maybe both.”
Family members shared that beneath her playful exterior lay a strong sense of purpose. “Behind that roguish grin was something deeper. Her family were telling me how resolute she was, she didn’t just dream, she chased after her dreams, she sprinted after them with everything she had.”
A poignant detail shared during the service was the arrival of the log book for Mia’s new car at her family home on Friday, August 29, 2025. Fr Waldron recounted, “She would have been jumping around the room with joy; she had her alloy wheels, she had her windows tinted and she had a big fluffy keyring.”
He noted her eagerness to begin driving, emphasizing her proactive approach to life. “she was determined she was going to be driving. She didn’t just wait for life to come to her, she lived it.”
Fr Waldron concluded that Mia’s influence extended far beyond her years. ”She has left behind a legacy for all of us gathered here in the church far bigger than her 17 years.” He highlighted her kindness and compassion, stating, “She taught us that we just need a heart, we need a heart for everyone, to be kind, to help one another and she had that in abundance.”
Addressing the young people in attendance, Fr Waldron offered a message of caution and support. “I just want you to be careful, to watch out for yourself, to be cautious, to think about the choices that we make, to be there for each other.”
He relayed a request from Mia’s family,”Thay asked me to say that,that you would mind yourself and that you would care for yourselves.” He acknowledged the complexities of life, adding, “All of us make different choices every day, some of them are the right choices, some of them are the wrong choices, but please to all the young people, just mind yourselves.”
Following the mass, Mia was laid to rest at St Mary’s cemetery.
