Neighbors, friends and family of two young children and their relative who died in a house fire in North Philly on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, came together to hold a vigil on Saturday.
Dozens of people showed up for the somber event on the 3400 block of Hope Street, where a memorial is growing for 6-year-old Kataleya Garcia and her 5-year-old brother Sebastian Rodriguez-DeJesus, as well as their relative, 46-year-old Nidre Annette Ayala.
The vigil included prayers, hugs and a release of pink, purple, blue and white balloons into the air, which was followed by a “rest in peace” chant in unison…