Retired Dallas firefighter and daughter-in-law die of COVID-19 hours apart Retired Lt. Randy Luper and his daughter-in-law Vanessa Luper died of COVID-19 after the family tested positive. Money is being raised to help with the funerals. Author: Tiffany Liou Updated: 6:57 PM CDT July 27, 2021 DALLAS — The Luper family is mourning the loss of two loved ones who died from COVID-19 within hours of each other. Retired Dallas firefighter Lt. Randy Luper passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 23 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine. Six hours later,...