Obituaries

Obituaries: Arnold Rice

Obituaries: Arnold Rice

The obituary for Arnold Rice, an artist and architect.

Obituaries: Lawrence "Goombah" Kelleher

Obituaries: Lawrence "Goombah" Kelleher

The obituary for Lawrence "Goombah" Kelleher, a spiritual seeker who loved the outdoors.

Wakefield Poole  (February 24, 1936 — October 27, 2021) Remembering a visionary

Wakefield Poole (February 24, 1936 — October 27, 2021) Remembering a visionary

Although he worked as a dancer, choreographer, and shop owner, Wakefield Poole is best known for his groundbreaking feature-length gay erotic films, particularly 'Boys in the Sand.'

Obituaries: William Terry Lesyk

Obituaries: William Terry Lesyk

The obituary for William Terry Lesyk, a lifelong singer, dancer, actor, musician, composer, writer, photographer, gardener, and raconteur.

Jock Talk: Former SF Fog coach and rugby champion player Kathy Flores dies

Jock Talk: Former SF Fog coach and rugby champion player Kathy Flores dies

Former San Francisco Fog rugby coach Kathy Flores died Thursday, October 21, after a long battle with colon cancer. She was 66.

Obituaries: David Draper

Obituaries: David Draper

The obituary for David Draper, who managed the costume shop at the American Conservatory Theatre for 25 years.

Marcia Freedman, first out Knesset member, dies

Marcia Freedman, first out Knesset member, dies

Marcia Freedman, the first out lesbian and American woman to serve in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, died in Berkeley, California September 21.

Obituaries: Gerry Hill

Obituaries: Gerry Hill

The obituary for Gerry Hill, a longtime volunteer for nonprofits serving queer youth and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Obituaries: Kerry Edward Achor

Obituaries: Kerry Edward Achor

The obituary for Kerry Edward Achor, who was a lifelong artist.

Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ ally John Shelby Spong dies

Episcopal bishop and LGBTQ ally John Shelby Spong dies

Bishop John Shelby Spong, a liberal theologian and ally who championed women's and LGBTQ ordinations and rights, died September 12 peacefully in his sleep at his Richmond, Virginia home.

Obituaries: David J. McCammon

Obituaries: David J. McCammon

The obituary for David J. McCammon, a noted piercer in the Bay Area and later, Palm Springs.

Obituary: Dan Crisafulli

Obituary: Dan Crisafulli

The obituary for Dan Crisafulli, a former advertising executive who was a much-loved patron at Castro bars.

Harry Denton, SF drag show creator, dies

Harry Denton, SF drag show creator, dies

Harry Denton, a gay man and club owner who came up with the idea for the popular former "Sunday's A Drag" show at his eponymous Starlight Room atop the Sir Francis Drake Hotel in San Francisco's Union Square, died August 22.

Obituaries: Eric Jay Larson

Obituaries: Eric Jay Larson

The obituary for Eric Jay Larson, a longtime environmental activist.