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Ruben Islas and Nadia Gastelum with Yolanda S. Walther Meade Dia de Muertos Celebration e inaugural Dia de Muertos Celebration, presented by is Is About Humanity and Tijuana Sin Hambre, was chaired by Yolanda S. Walther-Meade and Maru Riqué de Vargas, with the generous support of Charo García-Acevedo as the venue host in Rancho Santa Fe. e event brought together renowned chefs from both sides of the border for a unique culinary experience led by Chef Adria Marina. e charitable evening also welcomed the participation of actor and TV personality Jaime Camil as emcee and featured a spectacular folkloric dance performance that paid tribute to Day of the Dead traditions. To date, Tijuana Sin Hambre has provided 3,100 daily meals to 19 shelters in Tijuana, equating to 1 million meals per year. Funds raised will go toward the purchase of a refrigerated truck to rescue perishable food and continue making strides in the fight against hunger. PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB STEFANKO Charo Garcia-Acevedo, Fernanda Whitworth, and Morgan Guerra Carlos and Gabina Bodset with Yolanda Walther-Meade Alexander Salazar with Kate Woods and Fernando Gaxiol Erica Lind Ram and Yanir Ram Wells Marvin and Anna Danes Marvin Carlos Ezquerro, Andie Ezquerro, and Ilsa Lamberti Tamara Lafarga-Joseph and Maggie Bobileff Lynda and Richard Kerr Anahi Arata and Moe Razi Karina Iglesias, Denisse Chavez, Maru Riqué de Vargas, Cecy Valenzuela, and Karina Peraza @ranchandcoast RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE JANUARY 2024 95