This Phoenix family has been honoring the Indigenous roots of Día de los Muertos for 45 years

Family is an essential part of Día de los Muertos. So it would only make sense that one of Phoenix’s Día de los Muertos celebrations has generational ties.

Carmen Guerrero, executive director of the Cultural Coalition, and her husband, Zarco Guerrero, have marked the occasion for about 45 years. Their son, Quetzal Guerrero, known by his artist name as QVLN, performed at their celebration this year.

Their MIKIZTLI event honors the Indigenous Aztec roots of the holiday. MIKIZTLI translates to “transition.”…

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