how to say "living memory"

Question

when the context are:

"The little group of trees formes the only, and the last, living memory of the former so prosperous city."

would it be correct to write: la única, y la última, memoría en vida? or is there a better and or more beautiful way of writing it?

Appreciate any inputs =)

Answer 1

Translated to Spanish is: Viviendo de los recuerdos or recuerdos vividos.

Answer 2

Go to google translate and it will be a lot easier