Logan Michael Fortuna

Our sweet Logan Michael Fortuna, beloved son and brother, passed away on March 11, 2026. Born November 4, 2024, he entered the world emulating his big sister Nora – bearing a remarkable likeness, near identical birth weight, and nine days shy of sharing her birthday. Logan was deeply loved from the moment he arrived.

He demonstrated grace and resilience from his earliest moments, coming home from the hospital during a snowstorm that left the family without electricity for three days. A lover of dogs, pacifiers, and berries of all varieties, Logan found joy in all that surrounded him. His eyes took in life with a depth of observation beyond his years.

As many know, he survived a cardiac arrest and a complicated hospital course at eight months of age. He is the strongest child we know, making an incredible recovery despite all that his body and mind endured. He was joyous, emanating light and laughter despite ongoing medical follow up.

At times strong-willed and serious, he was also quick to snuggle a favorite stuffed animal, delight in stacking toys, or insist on reading a particular book. He loved classical music – especially The Nutcracker and Chopin’s Butterfly étude, where he would wiggle his hands as if accompanying the music on an imaginary piano.

Logan embraced family meals, eating with gusto, laughing at his sister, and forging a special friendship with the family dog, Lenny, who eventually needed a diet after enjoying so much of Logan’s errant food. Above all, Logan treasured time with his family – squealing with glee playing with his dad, snuggling close for cuddles with his mom, and watching his big sister Nora with rapt attention and a beaming smile as she entertained him.

Logan is survived by his parents, Seth Fortuna and Emily Cotter; his sister Nora Fortuna (6); his grandparents Adele and Jim Cotter, Michelle and Scott Curry, and Tom Fortuna; great-grandparents Doris Bennett and Marlene Fortuna; and aunts, uncles and cousins (Tanya, Zoe, and Piper Fortuna; Holly, Joe, Ryland, and Tatum Johns; and David, Emilie, Collin, and Gray Cotter). He was preceded in death by his uncle Michael Fortuna, on whose birthday he died. He leaves behind so many who love and miss him, from his daycare family at A Child’s Garden, to his many devoted fans including family and friends near and far.

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Memorial Service for Logan

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 215 Locust Street NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 10:00 am. A reception will follow at the same location. The service will be live-streamed for those who are unable to attend in person.

To view the live stream, please visit: https://youtube.com/live/OtQhBVBz8rQ?feature=share

Parking is available in the lots surrounding the church (indicated by yellow rectangles in the image above) as well as along the street. Three church entrances are shown with orange stars in the image.

Children are welcome to attend the memorial service. A space near the front of the church, on the right-hand side, will be available for children to play during the service if needed. Families who may find this helpful are encouraged to sit nearby.

For families who may prefer their children to not be present for the service, some teachers from A Child’s Garden have graciously offered to provide childcare. This optional childcare for children ages 2 and older will be available from 9:30-11:00am.

• For children 2-4 years old: Please take children to A Child’s Garden to Room 212 (upstairs).
• For children 5 years and older: Please take children to the East Playground.

Families may pick up their children at 11:00am and bring them to the reception where there will be a Kid’s Corner with activities.

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Donations in Memory of Logan

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Logan can be made to his daycare, A Child’s Garden, where funds will be used to enhance the infant and toddler playground that he loved so dearly. Please donate at the “In Memory of Logan Fortuna” section of the A Child’s Garden Giving Campaign Website.

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Hotel Accommodations

Many out of town visitors will be staying at the Marriott Albuquerque at 2101 Louisiana Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110.

Additional options in the nearby area include the following:

• Hilton Garden Inn Albuquerque Uptown: 6510 Americas Pkwy, Albuquerque, NM, 87110
• Hyatt Place Albuquerque/Uptown: 6901 Arvada Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Albuquerque Uptown: 7101 Arvada Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110

Both the Marriott Albuquerque and Hilton Garden Inn are in walking distance to Park Square Market (https://www.parksquaremarketabq.com/), where we may plan to visit with friends and family later in the day after the service. Stay tuned for additional details.

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