Photograph of individuals preparing for a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Black and white photographs and paper flowers are arranged on an altar. A woman wearing skeleton face makeup and a traditionally embroidered skirt stands in front of the altar. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of altars at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The space is set up like a graveyard. Each altar is contained within a square of colored fabric. Individuals walk around the space. In the foreground a man stands on a ladder as he decorates a metal frame with yellow tape. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a man cooking food at the fourth annual Taste of Mexico event hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. He stands over a grill. Meat and vegetables are being cooked on the grill. Patrons wait in line for food.

Photograph of two individuals preparing an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. They adjust a piece of cloth laid on the altar. A framed painting rests on the altar. A yellow archway and cross are affixed to the wall behind it.

Photograph of individuals dancing at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. A woman faces away from the camera. She wears a yellow dress with ribbonwork tiers and lace. A young girl dances on the right. She wears a similar style dress that is blue in color. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of individuals preparing for a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Black and white photographs are set up on an altar. Two archways decorated with paper flowers are visible. A sign in the background reads "Railroad Crossing." The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of four small costumed dogs during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. A man and woman hold the dogs' leashes. Altars and patrons in costume can be seen in the background. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. A. B. Baytops, born September 2, 1914 and died October 24, 2007. The funeral was held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Shilch Baptist Church, officiated by Andrew Wilson. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Bertrand Ellis, born April 2, 1936 and died November 25, 2005. The funeral was held December 1, 2005 at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Terrence K. Hayes. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Bruce Norman Edwards, born April 19, 1934 and died October 23, 2001. The funeral was held November 1, 2001 at Lewis Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. W. D. Harris. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Brother Collie Edward Hodges, born July 8, 1922 and died March 22, 2009. The funeral was held April 1, 2009 at Jacobs Chapel United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Johnny Toy. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Demaurice Boyd, born May 8, 1926 and died October 26, 2007. The funeral was held Thursday, November 1, 2007 at Grace First Baptist Church, officiated by Walter L. Starks. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Don Edward James, born March 22, 1945 and died November 26, 2006. The funeral was held Friday, December 1, 2006 at New Light Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. J. S. Smith. He was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Sister Dora Mae Johnson Ziegler, born February 5, 1929. The funeral was held May 1, 2002 at New Light Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. J. S. Smith. Funeral arrangements were made through the Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary, and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Dorothy Mae Rivers, born April 15, 1935 and died February 25, 2008. The funeral was held Saturday, March 1, 2008 at St. Stephens Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Willie Harper. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Dorothy Sims Lewis, born November 7, 1918 and died August 26, 2006. The funeral was held Friday, December 1, 2006 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jemerson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Earnest Callis, born August 18, 1912 and died January 25, 2008. The funeral was held February 1, 2008 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Marcus A. L. Freeman, III. The funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Edna, Texas.

Funeral program for Rev. Edward Duncan, born January 31, 1926 and died February 25, 2000. The funeral was held March 1, 2000 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. L. Archield, Sr. The funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Eugene Sheppard, born February 23, 1941 and died May 25, 2006. The funeral was held Thursday, June 1, 2006 at F. E. Lewis Memorial Chapel, officiated by Rev. J. Carlton Allen. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Eugenia Teresa Robinson, born August 25, 1918 and died October 25, 2008. The funeral was held Saturday, November 1, 2008 at Friendship Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. R. L. Archield, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Gennell Secrease Foster, born December 9, 1932 and died January 26, 2008. The funeral was held February 1, 2008 at King Solomon Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Edward Armstrong. The funeral arrangements were made through Carter-Taylor-Williams Mortuary and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Gladys Tealer, died October 27, 2002. The funeral was held November 1, 2002 at Mt. Zion First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Claude W. Black, Jr. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc., and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Harry Victory Burns, born November 11, 1922 and died May 27, 2000. The funeral was held Thursday, June 1, 2000 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Robert L. Jemerson, Pastor. Funeral arrangements were made through Sutton-Sutton Mortuary, Inc. and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.