Obituaries

Obituaries: Brian Skaggs

Obituaries: Brian Skaggs

The obituary for Brian Skaggs, who worked for the Italian Government Tourist Bureau and later served as the stage manager at Josie's Cabaret.

Obituaries: Walter de Jesus Fitzwater

Obituaries: Walter de Jesus Fitzwater

The obituary for Walter de Jesus Fitzwater, who was a member of The Angels of Light theater group after he came to San Francisco in the 1970s.

Obituaries: David Jackson

Obituaries: David Jackson

The obituary for David Jackson, who was a professional in the music business for 50 years.

Obituaries: John Fitzgerald Casey

Obituaries: John Fitzgerald Casey

The obituary for John Fitzgerald Casey, who at one time lived in San Francisco and loved to cook.

Obituaries: Billy Lockyer

Obituaries: Billy Lockyer

The obituary for Billy Lockyer, who was able to live her life as her true self.

Obituaries: Ed Gallagher

Obituaries: Ed Gallagher

The obituary for Ed Gallagher, who was an active member of the gay and disabled communities.

Obituaries: William (Bill) Aro Hill

Obituaries: William (Bill) Aro Hill

The obituary for William (Bill) Aro Hill, who worked with gay rights pioneer Harry Hay.

Obituaries: James ("Jim," "Jimmy," "Jimmie") Charles Johnson

Obituaries: James ("Jim," "Jimmy," "Jimmie") Charles Johnson

The obituary for the Reverend James Charles Johnson, who was a swing and tap dancer and worked at a variety of companies.

Obituaries: James Edward Riffe

Obituaries: James Edward Riffe

The obituary for James Edward Riffe, who was better known by his alter ego, Strange de Jim.

Remembering Gina LaDivina: Trailblazer, performer and local trans icon

Remembering Gina LaDivina: Trailblazer, performer and local trans icon

When Gina LaDivina performed "Don't Rain on My Parade" at the opening of the Stud on April 20 I had little idea it would be the last time I would see her perform. The longtime drag artist died on June 4 after a brief illness.

Obituaries: Robert John Ein Jr.

Obituaries: Robert John Ein Jr.

The obituary for Robert John Ein Jr., who designed video games and was a longtime member of the Rainbows/Satyrs Motorcycle Club.

Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

Obituaries: Thomas Fontaine

The obituary for Thomas Fontaine, who worked as an office manager for the old AIDS Treatment News in San Francisco.

Obituaries: Michael Davenport

Obituaries: Michael Davenport

The obituary for Michael Davenport, who was a manager and buyer for a men's clothing department in San Francisco.

Oakland political leader Peggy Moore, wife Hope Wood killed in crash

Oakland political leader Peggy Moore, wife Hope Wood killed in crash

Oakland political leader Peggy Moore and her wife, Hope Wood, died late Friday night, May 10, following a head-on collision on State Route 76 in unincorporated San Diego County.