Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park to Observe All Saint’s Day and Day of the Dead

Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park will host a Día de los Muertos event, a time deeply rooted in Hispanic tradition, to honor and remember loved ones who have departed. This celebration is free opportunity for families to come together, pay respects, and keep the memories of their loved ones alive. The event will take place on Saturday, Nov. 2, featuring traditional music, food, dancers, and activities for children. The community is invited to contribute items to the altar (ofrenda) in remembrance of their loved ones.

 

This event is honoring the values of remembrance, respect for elders, and the important role that family plays in preserving the memories of those who came before us.

 

All are welcome, including members of the media, to join this important cultural event.

 

The day-long celebration will begin with a gathering for coffee, champurrado, and traditional Pan de Muerto from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

• 10 – 11 a.m.: Celebration of Liturgy (Special Guest Speaker: Bishop Oscar Cantú)
• 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.: Performance by Gabriele Sepulveda
• 12 – 1 p.m.: Aztec Dancers
• 1 – 2 p.m.: Folclorico Kids Club
• 2 – 3 p.m.: Aztec Dancers
• 3 – 5 p.m.: Musical Group

From Oct. 31 – Nov. 6, Oak Hills will have a community altar in the main lobby for the community to visit from sunrise to sunset. The community is invited to add a 5x7 photo of their loved one to the altar. Remembrance cards will also be available.

 

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Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park

300 Curtner Ave.

San Jose, CA 95125

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One of the more unique items this month is a Jazz jam at SJZ at 5:45pm followed by a performance at 6:20pm, and then more jamming from 7-9pm.

It all goes down on Friday, November 1st. As usual admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across all three different districts.

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