Allan Barahal August 31, 1920 – May 18, 2025 San Rafael High School history and philosophy teacher, longshoreman, union organizer, world traveler and devoted husband and father. Allan Barahal was born in Toledo, Ohio to Barney and Ester Barahal (née Blitz), both Eastern European Jewish … [Read more...] about He changed lives: Popular San Rafael High School teacher, Allan Barahal, dies at 105
Obituaries
Diana Nadine Ferguson
Diana Nadine Ferguson, 81, of Pekin, passed away at 6:30 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin. Born Aug. 8, 1943 in Chicago to Albert and Lora (Archibald) Howell, she married her first love, Thomas L. Ferguson in 1963. He was a loving husband and father to their three … [Read more...] about Diana Nadine Ferguson
Life Tribute: Baciliki ‘Chita’ Vasiliki Halikas, founding member of Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato
Baciliki "Chita" Vasiliki Halikas passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024, in Lincoln, California, at the age of 89. Born on September 5, 1935, in Guadalajara, Mexico, she was the cherished daughter of Theodora Protopulos and Harilaos Papanicolau of Mercovouni, Greece. She grew up alongside … [Read more...] about Life Tribute: Baciliki ‘Chita’ Vasiliki Halikas, founding member of Nativity of Christ Greek Orthodox Church in Novato
Novato business woman Sarah (Sally) Malouf, 1939 – 2024
Sally passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, at the age of 84. She was born on September 23, 1939, in Racine, WI, to Florence and Douglas Young. At the age of 20, she moved to San Francisco and worked for TWA before transitioning to the banking industry. There, a coworker set her … [Read more...] about Novato business woman Sarah (Sally) Malouf, 1939 – 2024
Judith Anne (Jordan) Lister
Judith Anne (Jordan) ListerApril 8, 1940 – September 2, 2024 Judy Lister passed away peacefully on September 2nd at her home in Novato, California, surrounded by the love and affection of her family. She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert (Bob) Lister, her three children, Doug, Stephanie, … [Read more...] about Judith Anne (Jordan) Lister
Margaret Framm — 1918 – 2024
“I haven’t got time to die yet!” Margaret Framm on turning 105 in 2023. Margaret Framm died peacefully in her home, surrounded by family, on July 5th , 2024. Margaret wasborn in Portland, Oregon on July 6th, 1918 and died a day before her 106th birthday. Her parents were Judge Hall S. … [Read more...] about Margaret Framm — 1918 – 2024
Opinion: How does a crackdown on child sex trafficking adversely impact the LGBTQ community?
Sherman R. Frederick/Properly Subversive So, in California legislators are considering Senate Bill 1414, a proposed law that would increase the penalties for child sex trafficking and the solicitation of sex from minors. Thanks for reading Properly Subversive! Subscribe for free to receive new … [Read more...] about Opinion: How does a crackdown on child sex trafficking adversely impact the LGBTQ community?
Anne Eads — 1926 – 2024
Born Anneliese Maria Clement, in Marburg, Germany; the first of two children. She studied business prior to meeting her husband, Charles Eads, during the post-war occupation and rebuilding of Germany. They were married on June 7, 1948. The military took them to Africa and throughout the United … [Read more...] about Anne Eads — 1926 – 2024
Marin iconic fisherman and baseball coach, Keith Fraser, dies at 86
Keith Fraser, an iconic Marin fisherman and longtime baseball coach, died this month at the age of 86. Services are pending. Here’s more on a life well lived. … [Read more...] about Marin iconic fisherman and baseball coach, Keith Fraser, dies at 86
Life tribute: ‘Joe’ Corby, born in San Mateo, lived in Novato, an Army vet and avid golfer
Joseph Paul “Joe” Corby June 19, 1933 - December 31, 2023 Joe passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2023, at the age of 90. He was born in San Mateo, CA on June 19, 1933 to Joseph and Stella Corby. Joe grew up in King City, CA. He went on to spend 3 years in the U.S. Army where he … [Read more...] about Life tribute: ‘Joe’ Corby, born in San Mateo, lived in Novato, an Army vet and avid golfer