Mary Jo Campbell celebration of life brings Kardashian-Jenners to San Diego
Kris Jenner’s family gathered at La Valencia Hotel to honor MJ on what would have been her 92nd birthday, TMZ reported.
By Poppy Nakagawa · Culture Writer
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The Mary Jo Campbell celebration of life brought the Kardashian-Jenner family to San Diego on Sunday, where Kris Jenner and relatives honored the late family matriarch on what would have been her 92nd birthday, according to TMZ.
Mary Jo Campbell, widely known to Kardashian fans as MJ, died earlier in July at 91. Kris announced her mother’s death on July 16 and described MJ as the center of the family in her tribute, TMZ previously reported.
The family held the gathering at La Valencia Hotel in La Jolla, taking over the hotel bar for about three hours, according to TMZ. The outlet described the venue as a longtime favorite for the family.
A Celebration of Life is a memorial event focused on remembering someone’s personality, relationships and favorite things. In MJ’s case, TMZ reported that music and flowers helped set the tone inside the room.
Who attended Mary Jo Campbell's celebration of life?
TMZ reported that Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, Scott Disick, Mason Disick, Travis Barker, Tristan Thompson and Kris Jenner’s niece Natalie Zettel were among those at the memorial.
Natalie is the daughter of Kris’ late sister, Karen Houghton, according to TMZ. The family gathering also drew attention outside the venue, where Backgrid footage and photos captured several arrivals and departures.
Kim was seen wearing a white dress and taking selfies with fans, TMZ reported. Travis Barker also posed for photos while Kourtney waited in an SUV, according to the outlet.
Before the service, Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi were photographed boarding a private jet headed to San Diego with Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet, TMZ reported. The outlet said they reportedly attended the event, though they were not seen leaving with the rest of the family.
How did the family honor MJ inside the hotel?
TMZ reported that a live band played jazz songs that were among MJ’s favorites. The room was also filled with bright floral arrangements, a detail the outlet tied to MJ’s fondness for colorful flowers.
After the ceremony, guests were seen carrying a memory book from the Celebration of Life, according to TMZ.
The in-person gathering followed public birthday tributes from Kris and Kim on Instagram. TMZ reported that both shared family photos and messages marking MJ’s birthday after her death.
MJ had long been a familiar figure to viewers who followed the Kardashian-Jenner family on television and social media. Sunday’s memorial kept the focus on family, with several generations gathering in the city where the family chose to mark her birthday.
This story draws on original reporting from TMZ.