DĂa de Muertos
Our digital DĂa de Muertos altar celebrates your loved ones
Oct. 22, 2024 Updated
DĂa de Muertos is upon us. Though death is central to the holiday, DĂa de Muertos is a celebration of life. It's an opportunity to remember loved ones who have died and honor their memory.
The traditional way of celebrating is by making an ofrenda — an altar that often features a photo of the person being remembered, candles, foods and items specific to them, cempasúchiles (marigolds), papel picado and calaveras (sugar skulls).
The holiday is observed in Mexico and other parts of Latin America. It has also gained popularity in Southern California thanks to groups like Self Help Graphics & Arts, which began organizing a public event in the 1970s. Nowadays, you can find DĂa de Muertos celebrations across the region.
Most, if not all, of these events were canceled during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. As an alternative, the Los Angeles Times created a digital altar in 2021. The idea was to build a communal space where readers could still have the experience of celebrating their loved ones in public, albeit online. This year marks the fourth iteration of this project.
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Isabel Canales Espinoza
My beautiful mother, my inspiration, my best friend, my North. We were thousands of miles apart, but always together, united by infinite love. I will miss and love you to the end of my days madrecita hermosa.
- Isabel Rojas-Williams
Los Angeles
Karina Darrigol Rojas
Karina, my beautiful first niece gone too soon. Your uniqueness made you very special. You lived life and loved with passion. I will forever treasure and love you.
- Isabel Rojas-Williams
Los Angeles
Jack Abeling
Jack, you were a bright light in everyone’s life. Keep shining. We feel your smiles often.
- Carolyn Creighton
La Habra Heights
Michael Alexander Davis Johnson
Michael was a very talented artist. I took him to the Van Gogh exhibit at LACMA when he was twelve. He fell in love with the work of Van Gogh. We have Mike’s painting around the house.He died at 22.
- Janet Davis
Eagle Rock CA
Karen
I miss you so much, my mama you’re loved by so many people I wish you were here to share these times with me because it’s very difficult without you by my side my wife, my love, my best friend. I love you.
- Paul Silic
11558 Riverside Drive
Colin William Lappin
Every day my love I miss everything about you, Rest In Paradise. I will see you-️soon.
- Olga Lappin
Placentia
Lee and Lavonne Moats
So many good times traveling with my parents. Taught me to love the world and celebrate and embrace different cultures.
- Rex Moats
Elkhorn NE
Roman Esparza
Dad, we lost you 20 years ago October 28th, unbelievable. We love and miss you everyday!
- Michele Esparza
Mission Viejo
Tommie Esparza
My Mom was a small woman in stature but a huge presence that we all miss everyday. She loved her family more than anything. We miss her SO much! We love you Mom!
- Michele Esparza
Mission Viejo
Helen O’Neil
My sister was larger than life. Always ready to lend a hand to anyone who needed it. We miss her SO much!
- Michele Esparza
Mission Viejo
Carlos & Beatrice Armengol
Mom & dad who emigrated legally to this country to give us their 4 kids a chance at a better future. We all became US citizens to partake in the liberty & success this country makes possible.
- Delfina Riley
Corona
Roe & Doris Riley
Two people who persevered & fostered love and respect from others and to each other thru out their lives.
- Delfina Riley
Corona
Justin Winans
My memory of my nephew is his smile, his kindness and his love, and if he were here i would tell him I love him
- Stephanie Galan
Rancho Cucamonga
Juan M Frausto
Daddy lo extraño un beso y abrazo hasta al cielo Irma
- IRMA T. FRAUSTO
Whittier
Alfredo Papas Zamarripa
We miss you terribly and will forever hold you in our hearts! Dear brother may you rest in peace and know you are greatly loved!
- Adela Zamarripa
El Monte
Enrique & Mary Cisneros
Thank you for your unconditional love and support mom and dad. We, all 7 of us, love you both we all heart and soul
- Michael Cisneros
Whittier, CA
Bob and Ann Arlt
My beloved parents have been reunited in the heavens! They were the best parents to my sisters and I, and loved us unconditionally. Cheers to them!
- GREGORY ARLT
Los Angeles, CA
Daniel Komins
Always in our hearts....we miss you every single day.
- Susan Komins
Lancaster
Richard Felix
Dear Grandpa life has not been the same without you, I want you know I love you and thankful for you and grandma raising me like your own daughter and I cherish every moment we created it was always joyful and peaceful! Love you
- Natalie Felix
East Los Angeles
Consuelo
Ma, it will be 14 years since you left us. I remember your laughter and sacrifices you made for the family. You’re outpouring love for all 8 grandkids. If you were here I would say Te Quiero y Te Extraño. Besitos Ma.
- Chabelita Lee
San Gabriel Valley
Ruth and Chet
Just found a note you sent to me a few years ago. So lovely. So mom. Miss you every day. Love you both.
- Janet Daly
Los Angeles
Barbara piner
The most amazing mother and woman who gave 30 years to teaching than trekked the Himalayans at 70 and gave the rest of her years to Asti American service to India that she founded miss her every day
- Lisa Richardson
Casa de Contenta
Ernest and Nicholas Sandoval
Two of the most selfless men I’ve ever met. Dad and brother I will always remember all the times you two were there for me. I love you both with all of my heart. Thank you for loving me and helping me through life. My heroes.
- Vanessa Burgos
Lancaster
Ken and Rene Sawicki
My favorite memories are spending holidays together we shared such good times.-️
- Romalda Llamas
San Fernando
Alejandro Fernandez
I love you
- Yessica Fernandez
Los Angeles
Benita Castillo Reyes
Benita was my Grandmother, she just turned 98 when she sadly passed away from Covid. Mama Benita was one of the strongest women I know. I remember her by continuing to cook traditional recipes she thought our family.
- Aracely Torres
East Los Angeles, CA
Maximo Perez
He gave me my strong work ethic, love to make people laugh, and love for a bargain!
- Raquel Perez
Beaumont, Ca
B.L. Kennedy, poet
Your beautiful spirit and words will be missed but also live on.
- Linda Borla
Long Beach
Sanjuana Salinas Perez
She was a strong Mexican mother who raised 6 beautiful kids to carry on her legacy
- Raquel Perez
Beaumont, Ca
Dave
Brother you are truly missed
- Angela Martinez
Fullerton
Grammy & Pauline
we miss you both so much
- Angela Martinez
Fullerton
Alonzo McCann
You were the easiest person to talk to always a calm in the storm, it’s been 61 days and we miss you more than words could ever express
- Amber McCann-Chacon
Albuquerque
Roxy and Tom
You are missed and loved
- Emily Holm Tobin
Seattle
Gerardo Contreras
My dad the memories I have with him but my favorite is him taking us to the Dodgers Game we would always go early or sometimes go to the tours. Just having him telling us his stories about the Dodgers and I love you and miss you.
- Cindy Contreras
Van Nuys
Arnold Pacheco
Arnold you are truly missed here on earth. We miss you dancing with us. Hearing your laugh when you tell us your stories. Miss your weekend bbq's and endless nights where we danced until the sun came out. Daddy watch over us!
- miquelle pacheco
los angeles
Xander Cervantes
This is Xander at his art class. He would return each Saturday with a painting, a sculpture, a pink & blue hot air balloon. I talk to him everyday. I tell him how I've been, I tell him what I've seen. I feel him there with me.
- Sergio Cervantes
Rancho Cucamonga
Bonifacio "Duke" Lara
My dad was my world. He was my protector, my rock, my daddy. He was my shoulder to cry on when I was going thru things. He would comfort me and tell me "it's ok mija" day is here. Miss and love you dad give mom a kiss from me
- Norma Lara
San Gabriel CA
Kathy Lara
Memory of my sister is this. That when I was a little girl and parents work, she would take care of me. She would take me with her to go with her friends. She even taught me how to cook a turkey. We both prayed it was not raw.
- Normalinda Lara
San Gabriel CA
All my family that has moved on to a better place.
That we miss them.
- Karina Calvillo
Inglewood
Brother Les
Thank you so much for showing us unconditional love always. We love and miss you with every fiber of our being each and every day. You are forever in our hearts, and love and miss you so much.
- Asabea A
New York
Elvira Medina y Edgar Peñate
Missing both of you so much. May you both rest in peace. Keep watching over us. Love you both so much.
- Daisy Martinez
Los Angeles
Grandma Ceci & Grandpa Kofi
Thank you so much for showing us unconditional love always. We love and miss you with every fiber of our being each and every day. You are forever in our hearts, and love and miss you so much.
- Asabea A
New York
Francisco Correa
My father, my hero, Francisco Correa will always be remembered as a gentle man who cared for and loved his family. We miss you dad. Rest in heavenly peace.
- Maria Correa
La Mirada, California
Martin M. Sandoval
We miss you and love you so very much. You continue to live in our hearts and memories always
- Carina Diaz
Riverside
Joseph R. Escalante
Always remembering your beautiful smile and laugh! We love Dad/Grandpa Jojo!
- Crystal Escalante
Northridge, CA
Nicky and Erhys
We miss you both deeply. Please watch over your parents and us all.
- Betty Rivera
Los Angeles
Feliza Lara
She was a very beautiful woman. She was a mom, grandma,great grandma,great great grandma, and a great great great grandma. I was bless to have her as a mother she passed in 2020 she was 99. I miss and love you mom.
- Normalinda Lara
San Gabriel CA
Armani King Cazares
The love that he has for his mother and SpongeBob, and how he always brighten up the darkest rooms. And Tres, that we are stronger than we will ever know.
- Michelle Montez
Colorado
Nicholas Welsh
Nick, we miss you and love you more than words can ever say. You are always in our hearts. We pray that you are free from suffering and that you are at peace and resting in loving awareness. Love, Mom & Dad.
- Frederica Champagne
Novato, CA
Romana Reyes
My grandma Romy was a beautiful fun soul. Always the life of the party.
- Andrea Edwards
Los Angeles
Maria Wilebaldo y Daniel Tabarez
Our father, Wilebaldo, dreamed of having a loving family and he made his dreams came true with our mother Maria. Daniel was a part of this dream too. We miss all of you so much. From the Tabarez family.
- Nancy Tabarez
Boyle Heights
Angelica Giselle DeBella
I love you, my beautiful queen. I miss you. Until we meet again. My love, my heart, my soul is always with you. Now and forever. All my love.
- Johnny DeBella
Irvine
Virginia Meader
We love her and miss her.
- Brisa Banuelos
Westminster
Reynaldo Gonzales
Requiescat in Pace.
- Regina Teran
Pico Rivera
