Remembering Gene Bernardi who had a loving and fighting spirit
The lifelong Berkeleyan made it her mission to advocate on behalf of others.
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Obituaries
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Remembering Peggy Reskin, author, teacher, friend
She led a life of enthusiasm and integrity of purpose.
Remembering Anita Conte Eblé, who was smart and strong and encouraged others to be their best selves
A unique and special woman who passionately pursued her interests and actively contributed to her community, Anita worked at UC Berkeley for 30 years.
Remembering Frank William Shawl, dance artist, educator and Shawl-Anderson Dance Center co-founder
The co-founder of Berkeley’s oldest performing arts institution was a beloved and revered teacher, dancer and choreographer in the Bay Area for more than 55 years.
Remembering Berkeley artist Barbara Werner
Barbara had a dynamic personality that lit up every room she walked into. She had a tremendous love of life and her friends.
Remembering Phillippa Caldeira, beloved librarian and bibliophile
The lifelong Berkeleyan never stopped seeking knowledge about history, music and the people in her life. She had a sharp wit, keen sense of observation and a talent for making people laugh.
Remembering Scott Chan and his daughter, Kendra Chan, who died in a tragic boat fire
They have left behind a legacy of curiosity, adventure and devotion to the natural world.
Remembering Chester Norman Aaron: Author, teacher and garlic aficionado
The prolific garlic farmer was the author of 28 books and helped liberate Dachau concentration camp.
Remembering Carl Castleman Smith: Beloved Special Olympics coach, gardener and voracious reader
Carl dedicated his life to working with children and the developmentally disabled and had a wicked sense of humor.
Remembering Merrilee Trost: Jazz lover, promoter and friend to many musicians
Merrilee was an early supporter of the Monterey Jazz Festival and played a large role in increasing the awareness of the Berkeley JazzSchool.
Barry Stroud, an influential thinker and philosopher, dies at 84
He changed prevailing attitudes of mid-20th-century philosophy and sought to understand enduring and inescapable questions about knowledge, perception and reality,
William Edward Wilkins, devoted husband, father and public servant
Bill’s passion for public service was married to his love of reading, photography and traveling with his family.
