Niyireth Pineda Marin

Spanish Pvt. Niyireth Pineda Marin, age 31, was killed on June 26, 2011, by a roadside bomb near the western Afghan city of Qala-i-Naw.

Mary, pray for Niyireth

Niyireth Pineda Marín was a Columbian who moved to Spain 7 years ago as a single mother to seek better opportunities for her young son. Her son is now 12 years old and lives in Spain. Niyireth was a schoolteacher in Columbia. 

Niyireth is described by family members as a happy, outgoing girl who loved her job. 

Let us pray to God the Father, Jesus, all of the saints and all of the angels that Niyireth Pineda Marin is in heaven. Let us pray that she is at peace and is with God. Amen.