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Franklin L. Carpenter Jr.

1973 – 2026 · Lobsterman

“A lobsterman and carpenter remembered as a man of all trades who could fix anything.”

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Literature

Malcolm Edwards

1949 – 2026 · Editor

“The editor who brought Neuromancer and a generation of science fiction to British readers.”

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Janice McNair

1936 – 2026 · Businesswoman

“Houston Texans co-founder whose warmth, generosity, and faith helped bring the NFL back to Houston.”

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Meta Grosman

1936 – 2026 · Anglist

“Slovenian scholar of reading who reshaped how literature was taught.”

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Tenia Abraham

† 2026

“Nigerian actress and beauty queen, remembered for her warmth on screen and in person.”

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Barrie Sketchley

† 2026 · School principal and educator

“The longest serving TDSB principal, remembered for kindness and the arts school he built.”

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William Wisher Jr.

1955 – 2026 · Screenwriter

“Co-writer of Terminator 2 who believed stories connect generations and every life can matter.”

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Business

Ian McAndrew

† 2026 · Chef

“A chef's chef whose Michelin stars inspired a generation of British cooks.”

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Jahari Stegall

† 2025

“A Cleveland teenager whose life was cut short by gun violence at 17.”

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Theatre

Hope Clarke

1941 – 2026 · Actress

“Tony-nominated choreographer of Jelly's Last Jam who danced for Dunham and Ailey and directed Porgy and Bess.”

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Jeff Reyna

† 2026

“A hardworking handyman, cook and family man, remembered for his generosity and warmth.”

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David Surkamp

† 2026 · Singer

“Progressive rock voice of Pavlov's Dog, remembered for a singular sound.”

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John E. La Tourette

1932 – 2026 · Economist

“Economist and builder who led NIU into its second century.”

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Kadir İnanır

1949 – 2026 · Film actor

“A defining leading man of Yeşilçam Turkish cinema.”

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Television

Hikaru Kurosaki

1962 – 2026 · Actor

“The Japan Action Club stuntman who became Jaspion, a hero to millions in Brazil, then made a quiet home in Okinawa's sea.”

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Ilir Janko Melka

† 2026

“A Worcester husband and father, remembered for the family and quiet life he built.”

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Politics

Wayne Steeves

1944 – 2026 · Politician

“Albert County's MLA for fifteen years, and a lifelong servant of his neighbours.”

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Public figure

Pavlov's Dog

† 2026

“The soaring, unmistakable voice of Pavlov's Dog for more than fifty years.”

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Television

Mary Jo "MJ" Shannon

1934 – 2026 · Businesswoman

“The heart of her family: La Jolla shopkeeper and the beloved MJ of the Kardashian-Jenner clan.”

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Law

Yvonne Haskins

1938 – 2026 · Attorney

“A pioneering officer, lawyer and neighbour who made Good Trouble in Northwest Philadelphia.”

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Literature

Rita Vorperian

† 2026 · Scholar

“A scholar of the Armenian word and a servant of her community, in Los Angeles and far beyond.”

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Television

Scott Bryce

1958 – 2026 · Actor

“Oakdale's charming rogue, a one-take actor, and a devoted husband and father.”

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Paul H. Walder

† 2026

“A Vietnam veteran, truck driver and devoted family man, remembered with love.”

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John Soyoye

† 2020

“John Soyoye, whose death in Moston led to a murder charge and extradition case.”

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Politics

Jack Kirksey

1928 – 2026 · Politician

“Livonia's mayor for 16 years, who never needed a written speech to say how much he loved his city.”

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Business

Michael W. Rice

1942 – 2026 · Businessman

“Grandson of the Utz founders, he spent five decades turning a Hanover chip maker into a national brand.”

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Marianne von Gierke

† 2026 · IFBB Pro bodybuilder and lawyer

“A lawyer from Punta Arenas who carried Chile's flag to the Olympia stage twice.”

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Peter Van Norden

1950 – 2026 · Actor

“Character actor of Police Academy 2 and The Stand whose LA stage career spanned Shakespeare to Pinter.”

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Arts

Luigi Malice

1937 – 2026 · Painter

“Neapolitan Informal painter who brought Mediterranean colour and shaped canvas into Calabrian contemporary art.”

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Craig L. Symonds

1946 – 2026 · Naval historian

“Lincoln Prize naval historian who taught generations of midshipmen how sea power shaped America.”

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Politics

Jean Geney

1939 – 2026 · Politician

“RPR mayor of Etupes and Doubs deputy who championed families of the missing.”

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Ivana Smit

† 2026

“Dutch model whose death in Kuala Lumpur became an enduring mystery and a years long fight for answers.”

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Yoo Ji-won

† 2026 · Graduate researcher and running influencer

“KAIST researcher and runner who shared the long work of getting faster.”

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Martina Arroyo

1937 – 2026 · Operatic soprano

“Harlem-born Met soprano who made Verdi and Puccini glow, and opened doors for Black opera artists.”

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Kieran James Lerwill

† 2026

“A gentle, loving son, grandson, brother, uncle, partner and friend.”

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Eldon L. Bruner

† 2026

“A devoted husband, father, and community volunteer in Huntington, Indiana.”

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Ethan Hauschultz

† 2026

“A seven-year-old boy whose death led Wisconsin to reform its guardianship laws.”

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Gary Waddell

1952 – 2026 · Actor

“The King is actually dead. A street kid from Carlton who became one of Australia's most electrifying character actors.”

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Barbara Ling

1952 – 2026 · Oscar-winning film production designer and theater lighting designer

“She rebuilt 1969 Hollywood for real, from Gotham to the Pussycat Theater, and won an Oscar doing it.”

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Business

Gary Cosay

† 2026 · Talent agent

“Co-founder of United Talent Agency who championed television's writers for decades.”

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Arlene Smith

1941 – 2026 · Singer

“Founding Chantels lead who co-wrote and sang the pioneering girl-group classic "Maybe."”

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Religion

Calin Tamiian

1974 – 2026 · Romanian Greek Catholic priest and hospital chaplain

“A kind and gentle shepherd who brought comfort to patients and faith to Nashville's Byzantine Catholics.”

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Jorge Castro

1967 – 2026 · Professional boxer

“He turned a near stoppage into boxing's Hand of God and never stopped fighting for his community.”

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Don Iwerks

1929 – 2026 · Film technology engineer

“Disney Legend and Oscar-honoured inventor whose cameras and projectors let audiences step inside the story.”

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