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Best friend remembers Michael "Shante" Youens
They say people may not remember your name or something you did, but they will remember how you made them feel.
SF gay rights activist Dr. Jerome Goldstein dies
Dr. Jerome "Jerry" Goldstein, a gay man and neurologist who was best known for creating elaborate holiday light displays with his late husband outside their Noe Valley home, died November 15.
Obituaries: Joseph Marin
The obituary for Joseph Marin, who touched those around him with gentle kindness and a sense of humor.
Obituaries: Vivian "Drew" Hassele
The obituary for Vivian "Drew" Hassele, who was a longtime bartender and maintenance manager at the old Amelia's Bar on Valencia Street.
Former SF stage manager Milt Commons dies
Longtime stage manager and actor Milt Commons made his final exit on November 6 in his longtime home of San Francisco, after an exceptionally long, useful, and colorful life, friends said.
Lesbian activist Amber Hollibaugh dies
Longtime lesbian activist Amber Hollibaugh, who resided for a time in San Francisco back in the 1970s, died suddenly October 20 at her home in Brooklyn, New York.
Obituaries: Alan Jaffray
The obituary for Alan Jaffray, who used his math skills to become a professional poker player.
Obituaries: Jamie Summers
The obituary for Jamie Summers, a chiropractor and body worker who had a gift for seeing beauty.
Obituaries: Roy D. Jones
The obituary for Roy D. Jones, who arrived in the Bay Area in 1965 and had a fulfilling career as a general contractor.
Obituaries: William Lonon Smith
The obituary for William Lonon Smith, who loved the San Francisco arts scene.
Remembering Ginger Casey, a news legend
The world lost a bright star, and I lost a lifelong friend, with the recent passing of my former TV news co-anchor Ginger Casey.
B.A.R.'s Bestie balloting begins
It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.
Obituaries: Chris Nigoghossian
The obituary for Chris Nigoghossian, who served the homeless and worked as a community health worker. He enjoyed music and nature.
Obituaries: Ronald Charles Agnew
The obituary for Ronald Charles Agnew, who served in Vietnam and went on to work for the federal court system. He was also involved in drag royalty.