Marjorie Barretto marks late brother Mito's birthday, shares emotional social media updates

• Marjorie Barretto recently honored her late eldest brother, Mito Barretto, on what would have been his birthday
• To mark the occasion, she posted photos on social media of a personalized memorial table adorned with balloons and his portrait
• She also shared a group photograph originally posted by her nephew, Pocholo Barretto, capturing a large family gathering
• The emotional reunion brought family members together to celebrate Mito's lasting memory following his passing last year

Marjorie Barretto remembered her late eldest brother, Mito Barretto, on what would have been his birthday. The former actress and politician turned to social media to mark the occasion, sharing emotional glimpses of how her family gathered to honor his memory.

To recall, Mito passed away in September 2025. Following the death of their father, Miguel Barretto, in 2019, Mito had stepped up to serve as a pillar of support for the family. The loss left a significant void among his siblings and nieces and nephews.

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Just recently, Marjorie posted updates on her Instagram account showing a dedicated memorial table. The setup included a framed portrait of Mito surrounded by blue and white balloons. Expressing her enduring grief, Marjorie noted that she still struggles with his absence. She captioned her first update with a short message dedicated to him in the afterlife.

"Happy Birthday in heaven Mito. We miss you more and more everyday"

In a subsequent update, Marjorie reposted a large family photograph originally published by her nephew, actor Pocholo Barretto. The picture featured various family members gathering in a function room around another portrait of the late patriarch. Her children Julia, Dani, Leon, and Erich were spotted attending the gathering to show their love and support. Marjorie accompanied Pocholo's photo with a simple declaration of their collective presence.

"All here to celebrate Mito"

The gathering gave the family an opportunity to focus on fond memories despite a difficult year. While some family members were absent, the present group remained united in keeping Mito's memory alive.

Marjorie Barretto is a former actress and politician who belongs to a prominent showbiz family, being the sister of actresses Gretchen and Claudine Barretto and the mother of actress Julia Barretto. She served as a city councilor for the second district of Caloocan from 2007 to 2013 and recently made headlines by fulfilling a lifelong dream of earning her communication arts college degree in 2025.

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During her appearance on The Bare It All Podcast, Marjorie shared insights into her experience raising five children as a single mother. The actress and politician confessed that she leaned toward independent parenting despite encountering age-related fatigue over time. She also commended her children for maintaining a tight-knit relationship and constantly leaning on each other for support.

To celebrate Marjorie’s birthday on May 19, her daughter Dani Barretto posted a moving tribute alongside a series of family photographs. The photos showcased Marjorie sharing special moments with Dani and her young grandchildren, Millie and Riley. Dani used the caption to thank her mother for her dedicated care and to promise her lifetime support. The post resonated widely online, prompting followers to flood the comments with birthday greetings and praise for their tight-knit relationship.

Source: KAMI.com.gh