With deep love and heavy hearts, we share the passing of Maritza Rubio, a woman whose kindness, warmth, and adventurous spirit touched the lives of everyone who knew her. Born in Los Angeles, Maritza was the second of the four Mejia siblings—a classic older sister, loving, protective, and always leading the way. She grew up in Echo Park, surrounded by family, neighborhood friends, and her beloved cousins.

Maritza attended John Marshall High School, where her …