A memorial service / celebration of life was held in southern California for Mayumi's brother, Flavio, on Friday, February 6, 2026. In excess of 200 people attended. Flavio, Jr., died September 29, 2025, of cardiac complications secondary to major congenital heart disease.
Flavio had five-grand nieces: two from his side of the Garcia family and three from his sister's side of the family (same generation as grandchildren).
I do not think they had seen each other in more than 15 years and certainly not altogether, and certainly not as young adults.
Flavio's great-nieces: Dakota, Lexi, Sophia, Olivia and Arianna. Without question, none of these girls would have grown up to be the women they are today had it not been for Flavio. Flavio's side of the family: Dakota and Lexi; the other three from Mayumi's side of the family.
Each of the women above spoke at the ceremony, except for Sophia, in the middle, who will turn twelve years of age this summer.
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Tim and Laura and Judah and Levi
The Moberg family from Portland, Oregon, also attended the event to remember Flavio. They used the opportunity to visit Legoland, the San Diego Zoo, and the beach.
After returning home, the boys decided they wanted to build their own Legoland. They will celebrate their sixth birthday March 3, 2026. Judah on the viewer's left and Levi on the right, below.
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Mayumi's remarks:
