The Pena family has been gathering on Easter Sunday in an Anaheim City park for the past 65 years, the last 20 at Peralta Park in eastern Anaheim. More than 80 people, representing four generations celebrate this annual tradition and this year, they’ve added a tree to their guest list. A beautiful Coast Live Oak, was planted at their meeting place in Peralta Park just in time for their 2019 Easter gathering. The tree was planted in honor of Pena family members who have passed on. The oldest of the first generation siblings, Sal Pena passed in 2018. He began the tradition so the family would stay together after their parents past away. Additional family members who have passed since we began the tradition: Delores Pena, Judy Pena, Erik Landelius, Lou Rosales, Anthony Gutierrez and Jessie Pena Martinez, A few family members were present this week when the Anaheim Parks Division crew planted the beautiful new species which can grow up to 60 feet. Perfect for providing shade for years to come. The tree was planted through Anaheim Beautiful’s Margie Hilgenfeld Tree Memorial program, which provides the opportunity to plant a living memorial tree in an Anaheim City park. For more details on the program visit MARGIE HILGENFELD TREE MEMORIAL PROGRAM.