Obituaries

Trans activist and journalist Monica Roberts dies

Trans activist and journalist Monica Roberts dies

Monica Roberts, a prominent transgender activist and journalist who shined a light on trans violence and other issues, has died.

Timothy Ray Brown, first man cured of HIV, dies of leukemia

Timothy Ray Brown, first man cured of HIV, dies of leukemia

Timothy Ray Brown, the first person cured of HIV, died September 29 at his home in Palm Springs, surrounded by his partner and friends, after battling a recurrence of leukemia. He was 54.

Obituaries: Terri Higa

Obituaries: Terri Higa

The obituary for Terri Higa.

Obituaries: Lin Moses

Obituaries: Lin Moses

The obituary for Lin Moses.

B.A.R. launches memberships

B.A.R. launches memberships

In a continuing effort to receive support from readers, the Bay Area Reporter has launched its membership program.

Family Link founder Sister Ruth Hall dies

Family Link founder Sister Ruth Hall dies

Sister Ruth Hall, founder and program director of the Family Link, died September 7 at Davies Medical Center in San Francisco following a recent cancer diagnosis. She was 71.

Matthew Simmons April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: healer, social worker, musician, was also known as drag performer Peggy L'Eggs

Matthew Simmons April 28, 1960-Sept. 8, 2020: healer, social worker, musician, was also known as drag performer Peggy L'Eggs

Matthew Simmons, known to many as his drag persona Peggy L'Eggs, died peacefully and unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 8 at his Oakland apartment. Friends and colleagues offered a stream of tributes and remembrances.

Obituaries: Michael Zimmerman

Obituaries: Michael Zimmerman

The obituary for Michael Zimmerman.

Former Milk club leader Denise D'Anne dies

Former Milk club leader Denise D'Anne dies

Denise D'Anne, a transgender woman who once served as co-president of the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club and was a longtime city employee, died Wednesday, September 2. She was 86.

Obituaries: Thomas Matthew Virgo

Obituaries: Thomas Matthew Virgo

The obituary for Thomas Matthew Virgo.

Obituaries: Bret Wright

Obituaries: Bret Wright

The obituary for Bret Wright.

Obituaries: Dr. David C. Siffring

Obituaries: Dr. David C. Siffring

The obituary for Dr. David C. Siffring.

Obituaries: Daniel P. Barber

Obituaries: Daniel P. Barber

The obituary for Daniel P. Barber.

Gay SF aging services pioneer Hadley Hall dies

Gay SF aging services pioneer Hadley Hall dies

Hadley Dale Hall, a pioneer in aging services in San Francisco and a leader in the LGBTQ+ community, died August 10, following a brief illness. He was 87.