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title: Honoring Papaya’s Life and Legacy in Town
description: We honor the life of Papaya, a beloved dog, whose quiet presence and spirit left a lasting mark on our community in Town, at Las Catalinas.
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# [Honoring Papaya’s Life and Legacy in Town](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/honoring-papayas-life-and-legacy-in-town)

 Written by [Fiorella Vargas](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/author/fiorella-vargas) | Jul 22, 2025 10:30:00 PM

In today’s The Daily, we honor the life of Papaya, who passed away this past Friday.

Papaya was one of the most beloved members of our community and the loyal companion of Luis Diego Calzada, one of the original members of the development team. Over her 17 years, she was a quiet witness to the growth and evolution of Town.

On July 13th, 2023, Plaza Papaya was inaugurated as a lasting tribute to her constant presence. If you visit it, you’ll find a sculpture of her peacefully lying in front of a fountain. You can read more about the plaza's inauguration [here](https://thedaily.lascatalinascr.com/plaza-papaya-inaguration).

Though she is no longer with us, we honor the deep bond she shared with our dear friend and the ways in which she touched the spirit of Beach Town.

We know how deep and meaningful our connections with our pets can be, as they are like family to us. We send our heartfelt support to Luis Diego. It brings us comfort to know that Papaya will always have a place in Town and that her life will be remembered and celebrated here.

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