Today is Día de los Muertos. It’s a time when people celebrate the lives of those who've passed on and remember family members, close friends, pets and even strangers.

The holiday holds a special place for many people as a way to grieve those who have died and keep their memory alive. People usually celebrate with an ofrenda that has photos of their loved ones, their favorite meals, marigolds, pan de muerto, sugar skulls and other items that have meaning to those being remembered.

In celebration of the holiday, LAist asked readers: What is a memory of a loved one you would like to share for Día de los Muertos? We heard from people across Southern California about those favorite moments, and this digital ofrenda is meant to highlight those memories.

Remembering loved ones

Joanne Pineda

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