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Obituaries: Robert William Sass

Obituaries: Robert William Sass

The obituary for Robert William Sass, who had a 34-year career at Wadsworth Publishing Company.

Obituaries: Nathaniel M. Henderson Jr.

Obituaries: Nathaniel M. Henderson Jr.

The obituary for Nathaniel M. Henderson Jr., who had careers in a variety of professions, including clinical medicine.

Obituaries: Mark F. Herzog

Obituaries: Mark F. Herzog

The obituary for Mark F. Herzog, a caretaker for friends living with HIV/AIDS, and who furthered his education upon his early retirement.

Obituaries: Ralph A. Carlson

Obituaries: Ralph A. Carlson

The obituary for Ralph A. Carlson, a San Francisco resident who had a career in the insurance field.

Obituaries: Denis John Franck

Obituaries: Denis John Franck

The obituary for Denis John Franck, a former longtime bartender at Twin Peaks Tavern in San Francisco's Castro district.

Obituaries: Gary W. Davis

Obituaries: Gary W. Davis

The obituary for Gary W. Davis, a former San Francisco resident who met his husband years ago when they played bingo at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in the Castro.

Memorial set for Allan Baird

Memorial set for Allan Baird

Funeral services have been set for Allan M. Baird, a former Teamsters official who was a staunch ally to the LGBTQ community.

Anita Bryant, orange juice promoter turned gay rights villain, dead at 84

Anita Bryant, orange juice promoter turned gay rights villain, dead at 84

Anita Bryant, the Florida orange juice promoter turned anti-gay rights activist who inspired the failed California Briggs Initiative, died in obscurity last month.

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

Longtime White Horse bartender Catherine 'Captain' Ficcardi dies

Friends and family are remembering Catherine Ficcardi, a lesbian longtime bartender at the White Horse LGBTQ bar in Oakland who died December 22.

Former Teamsters official and LGBTQ ally Allan Baird dies

Former Teamsters official and LGBTQ ally Allan Baird dies

Former longtime Teamsters official and staunch LGBTQ ally Allan M. Baird died Tuesday, January 7, friends told the Bay Area Reporter.

Former President Jimmy Carter, supporter of LGBTQ rights, dies at 100

Former President Jimmy Carter, supporter of LGBTQ rights, dies at 100

  • OBITUARIES
  • by Lou Chibbaro Jr., Washington Blade
  • Dec 29, 2024

Former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100, is being remembered by both admirers and political observers as a progressive Southern Democrat and former Georgia governor who pushed for an end to racial injustice in the U.S.

Gay Navy veteran Robert Dockendorff dies

Gay Navy veteran Robert Dockendorff dies

Robert Dockendorff, a gay man, Navy veteran, and longtime supporter of LGBTQ causes, died Monday, December 9, at his home in San Francisco.

Colleagues mourn death of Los Angeles Blade publisher Troy Masters

Colleagues mourn death of Los Angeles Blade publisher Troy Masters

  • OBITUARIES
  • by Los Angeles Blade staff
  • Dec 12, 2024

Troy Masters, a gay man who was publisher of the Los Angeles Blade, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 11, according to a family member.

Obituaries: Michael N. Madfes

Obituaries: Michael N. Madfes

The obituary for Michael N. Madfes, who provided graphic and web design services to local businesses and was involved in the San Francisco music scene.