On Feb 1, 3:04*pm, "Wolfgang" wrote:
As for Hispanic influence, this is possible, but I've seen
nothing that has led me to believe so.

Nor I. They're quite common here, and quite often bear the first name
of the victim. I can't remember a one that has an identifiably
Hispanic name. It may well be that roadside shrines are prevalent in
Mexico, but my guess is this phenomenon has developed independently
here.

Joe F.