by Halimah Collingwood
Over 100 adults, children, and possibly animals joined together on Saturday, August 12 at the Santa Cruz Subud Center to be part of the Celebration of Life for Ralph and Luzita Davila. It was a righteous send off for these two Great Spirits to their heavenly home. Ralph and Luzita would have been so happy.
(L) Ralph and Luzita
From the delicious food, including Davila-inspired sushi prepared-on-the-spot by Chef Sjarif MacNeil, to the beautiful montage of photos, to the many shared memories, to the songs from loved ones,to the dancing hosted by DJ Hamid – it was a spectacular event.
As MC, Harlan Gleeson told many humorous and poignant stories about the adventures shared by the Davilas and Gleesons as next-door-neighbors, on Kingsley Dr. in Los Angeles.
And of course, many friends contributed to the tears and laughter as they recounted their experiences with our departed ones.
Emotional as it was to say goodbye to their beloved parents, Hartwell, Alaya, Donahl, Ramsay and granddaughter, Haydyn, all expressed their love with great heart. They also conveyed their gratefulness for all the love and help they have received over the last months.
(L) Davila’s daughter, Alaya
Have your own reflection or remembrance of Luzita or Ralph? To share it, go to the remembrance webpage for Luzita HERE or for Ralph HERE.
