Luningning Mangalindan Murro was born on November 21, 1944 in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, Philippines. She joined her maker on October 20, 2021 after a brief illness. She was married to Antonio Murro for 45 years. She has two children: Luanne Mignon Te and Luke Murro. She has two grandchildren: Yana and Kai. She also has a son-in-law Robert Te. She attended Philippine Normal University where she graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She went to University of the Philippines for her Master's Degree. She spent most of her working life teaching and being Head of Textbook Division of the Philippines Dept. of Education. She came to the United States in the 80's with her family. In the U.S., she spent her work life as a social worker helping people get work and housing. She enjoyed spending her free time gardening.