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 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 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 young dancers at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The dancers wear colorful floral dresses and blue braided ribbons in their hair. Their faces are painted white and black. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of Sylvia Orozco and an unnamed woman at a parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in honor of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Orozco, left, wears a sleeveless floral blouse and red beaded necklace. The unnamed woman, right, wears a red blouse. 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 young male patron standing in front of an altar during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The altar is decorated with flowers, fruit, candles, small skull statues, and colorful cloth. An archway standing over the altar is decorated with yellow and orange paper flowers.

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.

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 a man in costume during a Day of the Dead parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The man holds a wooden staff. He wears a white apron that has an illustration of the Virgin Mary printed on it. The photograph was taken at dusk in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a woman holding a sign during a Day of the Dead parade hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The sign reads: "La Escuela Allan celebra Día de los Muertos." She wears a denim jacket. The photograph was taken at nighttime in downtown Austin, Texas.

Photograph of a school group during a Day of the Dead celebration hosted by the Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas. The children stand in a gallery. They wear name tags. The walls of the gallery are decorated with colored paper and silver stars.

Funeral program for Esther Lee Ross, born January 26, 1948 and died November 5, 2003. The funeral was held Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at The West End Church of God In Christ, officiated by Elder Anthony White. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mr. Edgar J. Russell, Jr., born February 17, 1942 and died November 14, 2003. The funeral was held Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Rector Memorial United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Danette Howell. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Patricia Ann Roberts Gist, born August 2, 1948 and died October 29, 2003. The funeral was held November 4, 2003 at East St. Paul U M C, officiated by Maurice Washington. The 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 Edith M. Raglin, born July 29, 1927 and died November 4, 2003. The funeral was held Monday, November 10, 2003 at Coliseum Park Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Howard Anderson. 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 Herman H. Stokes, Sr., born January 16, 1926 and died November 11, 2003. The funeral was held November 17, 2003 at Bethel A. M. E. Church, officiated by Dr. Sarah F. Davis. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery near San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Deacon Jeff Millett, born May 24, 1915. The funeral was held November 8, 2003 at Lewis Funeral Home, officiated by Reverend R. L. Archield Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Meadowlawn Memorial Lawn in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Mrs. Ever Lee Kelley, born November 1, 1924 and died November 7, 2003. The funeral was held Thursday, November 13, 2003 at Calvary Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Kevin Nelson, 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 Fred H. Smith, born December 3, 1917 and died November 6, 2003. The funeral was held November 11, 2003 at New Covenant Missionary Baptist Church, officiated by Dr. Paul D. Stevens, Sr. Funeral arrangements were made through the Lewis Funeral Home and he was buried in Southern Memorial Park in San Antonio, Texas.

Funeral program for Lillie Mae Minor, born October 22, 1922 and died November 6, 2003. The funeral was held November 14, 2003 at Second Baptist Church, officiated by Reverend Robert L. Jemerson. Funeral arrangements were made through Lewis Funeral Home and she was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas.