Halloween and the Day of the Dead are the perfect times to talk about what will happen to all of your stuff after you die.

A long life well lived

“My dad used to sell TVs in the 50s. He was a pioneer in Tijuana selling them,” said Homero Reyes, who is 78 years old and lives in Chula Vista.

Like most people his age, he has a wealth of memories and life experiences he will cherish until his very last breath. At the top of the list, his time with family and friends takes up most of the space in his heart.

“I saw my parents die. I saw my older brother pass away. I saw my older sister pass away. And then you start seeing your neighbors are not there anymore. They’re gone,” he said.

His biggest loss? Rosamaria, his wife of 48 years. He’s been without her for almost two years now.

“And you

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