Obituaries

Obituaries: Robert Wayne Starkey

Obituaries: Robert Wayne Starkey

The obituary for Robert Wayne Starkey, aka the Truth Fairy, who was an LGBTQ activist, writer, and photographer.

Former tech worker Joseph Bucciarelli dies in San Jose

Former tech worker Joseph Bucciarelli dies in San Jose

Joseph Bucciarelli, a gay man who once had a promising career in the tech field but whose mental illness eventually led him to be homeless, died May 13 in San Jose after he was struck by a transit van.

Obituaries: Lee Terry Chandler

Obituaries: Lee Terry Chandler

The obituary for Lee Terry Chandler, who established a wide circle of friends after he moved to San Francisco in 1980.

Memorial set for David Hurles

Memorial set for David Hurles

A celebration of life for gay pornographer David Hurles will be held Saturday, June 3, at the Bob Mizer Foundation's headquarters in downtown San Francisco.

Obituaries: Michael Anthony "Tony" Alvarez

Obituaries: Michael Anthony "Tony" Alvarez

The obituary for Michael Anthony "Tony" Alvarez, who was a bartender at the now-closed legendary Tenderloin bar The Gangway.

Obituaries: Elwood "Woody" Miller

Obituaries: Elwood "Woody" Miller

The obituary for Elwood "Woody" Miller, who worked as a waiter at Orphan Andy's and was known as one of "the naked guys" in the Castro.

Obituaries: David Rowinski

Obituaries: David Rowinski

The obituary for David Rowinski, who worked as a photographer, river guide, gardener, and plantsman, had lived in Berkeley for many years.

Memorial set for Gloria Nieto

Memorial set for Gloria Nieto

A celebration of life will be held later this month for longtime lesbian activist and community leader Gloria Nieto, who died last September of complications from cancer.

Obituaries: Roy Haynes Carr

Obituaries: Roy Haynes Carr

The obituary for Roy Haynes Carr, who, with his late partner, James Meko, operated a successful printing and design company that catered to the leather community.

Obituaries: Darryl Wayne Thompson

Obituaries: Darryl Wayne Thompson

The obituary for Darryl Wayne Thompson, a former San Francisco resident who moved to Wichita, Kansas to be with the love of his life.

Obituaries: Leslie Jay Schroeder

Obituaries: Leslie Jay Schroeder

The obituary for Leslie Jay Schroeder, who worked for Pacific Bell for many years before taking a number of other interesting jobs, including a stint in Berlin for Fujitsu. He was also an avid cyclist.

Former SF Fetish Wear founder Robert Todd Fulton dies

Former SF Fetish Wear founder Robert Todd Fulton dies

Robert Todd Fulton, an event promoter and fetish wear website founder also known by his professional name, Scott Morris, died April 14 at his home in Cathedral City, California.

Legendary gay pornographer David Hurles dies

Legendary gay pornographer David Hurles dies

David Hurles, a gay pornographer whose models were plucked from the obscurity of the gritty streets of San Francisco and onto rolls of film shot for his defunct company Old Reliable, died April 12.

Obituaries: Tomas H. Ramirez

Obituaries: Tomas H. Ramirez

The obituary for Tomas H. Ramirez, who held a number of positions in the hospitality industry and was involved with his union.