
Today, the streets roll a little slower, and the sun sets with a little more weight as many mourn the passing of Mario De Alba Sr. — a true giant, and legend whose name will forever ride alongside the soul of the lowrider world.
Mario wasn’t just a builder; he was a storyteller. Every car he touched told a story of pride, of family, of resilience—of a culture that refuses to be forgotten. His hands didn’t just craft metal and chrome; they sculpted dreams, memories, and legacies that will continue to cruise through generations.
Born with gasoline in his veins and tradition in his heart, Mario De Alba elevated lowriding from an art form to a living, breathing symbol of identity. His vision stretched far beyond the boulevard — he taught us that our culture is worth celebrating, preserving, and passing down, one masterpiece at a time.
Today, his absence leaves a space that cannot be filled — but his influence, his artistry, and his spirit will never fade and will live on through his family of whom have reached a shared fame that only the De Alba name can hold.
His life reminds us that the beauty is not just in the car… it’s in the hands, the heart, and the history that built it.
Rest in Power, Mario De Alba Sr.
May you forever cruise the boulevards of heaven — smooth, slow, and shining.
