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Marilyn Robinson, former TLC board member, dies

OBITUARIES | July 15, 2021

Marilyn Sarah Robinson, a founding board member of the Transgender Law Center, died June 30, according to friends. She was 60.

Obituaries: Johnny Hedges

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by BAR staff
Jul 6, 2022

The obituary for Johnny Hedges, who consulted with consulted with Marty Blecman for Fantasy Records on the production and re-mix for gender-bending pioneer and disco icon Sylvester and was known as a top DJ.

Obituaries: Michael Nelson Finn

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by BAR staff
Jul 6, 2022

The obituary for Michael Nelson Finn, who was a fixture in the local performing arts scene.

Obituaries: Donald Dean Price

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by BAR staff
Jun 22, 2022

The obituary for Donald Dean Price, a longtime volunteer for many causes.

Obituaries: Douglas (Doug) Anderson

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by BAR staff
Jun 15, 2022

The obituary for Douglas (Doug) Anderson, who worked in the transportation, logistics, and trucking industry and stood for social equality.

Obituaries: William Alan Stern

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by BAR staff
Jun 15, 2022

The obituary for William Alan Stern, who lived in the Mission district for over three decades and adored all varieties of culture.

Gina Moscone, widow of slain SF mayor, dies

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by Cynthia Laird
Jun 8, 2022

Gina Moscone, the widow of slain San Francisco mayor George Moscone, has died, according to Governor Gavin Newsom's office. She was 91.

Obituaries: Gerardo Manzo

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by BAR staff
May 25, 2022

The obituary for Gerardo Manzo, a popular bartender at the Eagle and Hole in the Wall bars in San Francisco.

Obituaries: Robert Dean Reiter

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by BAR staff
May 25, 2022

The obituary for Robert Dean Reiter, who was a longtime attorney for Alameda County.

Urvashi Vaid, noted LGBTQ leader, dies

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by Heather Cassell
May 16, 2022

Pioneering Indian American LGBTQ leader, attorney, and author Urvashi Vaid died at a hospital in New York City May 14. She was 63.

Rick Stokes, 'the other gay man' who ran against Milk, dies

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by Cynthia Laird
May 5, 2022

Rick Earl Stokes, famously "the other gay candidate" who ran against Harvey Milk for San Francisco supervisor in 1977, died May 3.

Obituaries: John William Hughes

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by BAR staff
May 4, 2022

The obituary for John William Hughes, who worked at the San Francisco Chronicle, the SF Public Library, and the Asian Art Museum.

David Forbes, a reverend and leatherman, dies

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by Eric Burkett
May 2, 2022

The Reverend Canon David R. Forbes, a leatherman, outdoorsman, and Episcopal priest loved as much for his compassion as his intellect, died at his home in Palm Springs, April 26, three days short of his 97th birthday.