The obituary for Tom Florek, who worked at the San Francisco Visitors Bureau for many years and enjoyed travel and scuba diving.

They say people may not remember your name or something you did, but they will remember how you made them feel.

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.

The obituary for Joseph Marin, who touched those around him with gentle kindness and a sense of humor.

The obituary for Vivian "Drew" Hassele, who was a longtime bartender and maintenance manager at the old Amelia's Bar on Valencia Street.

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.

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.

The obituary for Alan Jaffray, who used his math skills to become a professional poker player.

The obituary for Jamie Summers, a chiropractor and body worker who had a gift for seeing beauty.

The obituary for Roy D. Jones, who arrived in the Bay Area in 1965 and had a fulfilling career as a general contractor.

The obituary for William Lonon Smith, who loved the San Francisco arts scene.

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.

It's time for Bay Area Reporter readers to cast their ballots for the LGBTQ newspaper's annual Best of the Bay contest.

The obituary for Chris Nigoghossian, who served the homeless and worked as a community health worker. He enjoyed music and nature.