Woman takes final selfie with 300 guests at California mother's funeral

A California woman, Jovielle Ortiz, took a final selfie with 300 mourners at her mother Kathleen's funeral, turning grief into a moment of love that has resonated with millions online. Kathleen, known as "Kat," died in February 2026. Ortiz, 34, spontaneously walked to the podium and asked nearly 300 attendees to smile for one final photograph, saying she desperately wanted to preserve every remaining moment with her mother. Ortiz described her mother as vibrant and unapologetic. While some questioned the selfie's appropriateness, Ortiz said Kathleen would have loved it. Months later, she remembers the funeral with laughter alongside tears.