The Russian River House of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have announced that a memorial and tribute for Edward Huser, a gay man known to many in the community as Sister Barbi Mitzvah, will be held Saturday, March 22 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Odd Fellow's Hall, 16219 1st Street in Guerneville.
Mr. Huser died February 23 in Portland, Oregon of an apparent heart attack. He was 51.
Sister Barbi was one of the founders of the Russian River chapter of the group of drag nuns.
Sister Nova Nilla said that the upcoming memorial will honor and celebrate Mr. Huser's life. For more information, visit the Facebook page of the Russian River Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.