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In the news

Christa G. Allen

1936 – 2026 · Textile worker at Carroll Fabrics

“A woman of faith and humor who found joy in simple things and treasured her family.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Politics

Pietro Soddu

1929 – 2026 · Politician

“A Christian Democrat of Sardinia who tied regional autonomy to national politics.”

🕯 7 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Arts

Graciela Taquini

1941 – 2026 · Video artist

“Pioneer of Argentine video art who kept shaking what was fixed until the end.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Politics

Susy Aponte Polo

† 2026 · Investigative journalist

“Digital journalist and Áncash candidate who kept reporting after threats.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

In the news

Marilyn Mitro Mayor

1938 – 2026 · Real estate agent

“A singer's smile, a volunteer's heart, life's second and third chapters.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

In the news

Sue M. Hargrove

† 2026 · Homemaker

“A homemaker of faith who poured her life into sons, church, and generations of family.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

In the news

Patricia Marie Franks

† 2026 · Homemaker

“A Grammy remembered for welcome, leftovers, and joy.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 0 · 📷 1

Science

John Searle

1932 – 2025 · Philosopher

“Philosopher who showed that syntax is not semantics, and that minds are biological.”

🕯 7 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

In the news

Dorothy Ann Sneider

1943 – 2026 · Homemaker

“Faith, family, and a garden tended with love.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

In the news

Merville Bert Cowell Jr.

1942 – 2026 · Machine repair technician at GM Powertrain

“A craftsman of faith whose hands built homes and whose heart held family.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

In the news

William Robert Stead Sr.

1946 – 2026 · Private citizen

“A devoted partner, father and grandfather remembered by clubs and family in Pennsylvania.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

In the news

Ernestine Dixon Langford

1927 – 2025 · Telephone operator

“Southern hospitality and decades of volunteer service in Glynn County.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 0 · 📷 1

MForever profile
In the news

Mary Frances Davidson

1945 – 2026 · Homemaker

“A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend of Avon Park.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

In the news

Richard Mortimer Ware

1930 – 2026 · Marine Corps fighter pilot

“Marine aviator, Pan Am pilot, financial advisor and sailor whose life was extraordinarily well lived.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

In the news

Angus B. Llewellyn

1945 – 2026 · FBI special agent

“Air Force veteran and FBI agent of 27 years, remembered by his Charleston family.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

MForever profile
In the news

Miriam Gentry (identity unresolved)

† 2026

“Held: Bellaire TX Legacy notice vs Emory MD identity unresolved.”

🕯 7 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

In the news

Sara Moylan Clarke Schack

1933 – 2026 · Teacher

“A pastor's wife, teacher and grandmother remembered for wit, warmth and family love.”

🕯 9 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Politics

Cathie Craigie

1954 – 2026 · Politician

“Labour MSP for Cumbernauld and Kilsyth; first woman to steer a Member's Bill through Holyrood.”

🕯 10 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 3

Politics

Carolyn J. B. Howard

1938 – 2026 · Politician

“Longtime Prince George's voice in the Maryland House; educator turned Deputy Speaker Pro Tem.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 4

LForever profile
In the news

Larry Neal Sparks

1941 – 2026 · Factory supervisor

“A devoted husband, father and grandfather who loved family, work and the outdoors.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

Media

Bryan Bishop

1978 – 2026 · Radio and podcast personality

“He made podcasting funnier while living longer than doctors dared predict.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 4

Media

Brendan Farrington

† 2026 · Journalist

“He covered Florida with fairness, humour and an open heart.”

🕯 9 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 3

EForever profile
In the news

Elizabeth Burroughs "Betty" Taylor

1935 – 2026 · Homemaker

“A devoted wife, mother and woman of faith.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 0 · 📷 0

In the news

Kyle Bickham

† 2026 · Warehouse worker

“A hardworking son and brother, remembered for laughter and love.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

DForever profile
In the news

Dale N. Lanway

† 2026 · Rental business owner

“Bay City son and rental businessman, remembered by family across Michigan.”

🕯 4 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

In the news

Dorothy Francis Snow Karpenske

1943 – 2026 · Homemaker

“Her door and her heart were always open.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Religion

Mordechai Auerbach

1942 – 2026 · Rabbi

“Abir Yaakov rav of Tel Aviv; a guide to many paths under one Torah.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 3

Music

BloodHound Q50

2004 – 2026 · Rapper

“Chicago drill voice who turned grief into bars, then left too soon.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 3

EForever profile
In the news

Elizabeth "Betty" Catherine Folz Spahn

1930 – 2026 · Homemaker

“Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother whose devotion spanned more than seventy years of marriage.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

Public figure

Judy Gumbo

1943 – 2026 · Activist

“Original Yippie, feminist organizer, and chronicler of a revolutionary era.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

JForever profile
In the news

John Alan Buhr

1945 – 2026 · Farmer

“A devoted husband, father and farmer of Garrison, Iowa.”

🕯 9 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

Sport

Peter Hermann

1952 – 2026 · Football player and coach

“Heynckes's trusted right hand; a quiet giant of the Bundesliga touchline.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 3

Activism

Ernest Hoolihan

1933 – 2026 · Aboriginal community leader

“Uncle Ernie: homes, dignity and half a century of service in Townsville.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Sport

Mike Burton

1947 – 2026 · Olympic swimmer

“Iron Mike: three-time Olympic gold, distance freestyle legend.”

🕯 7 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 6

Media

Robert Cosby Jr.

† 2026 · Son of Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cast member Mary Cosby

“Only son of Mary Cosby; remembered with faith and love at 23.”

🕯 9 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

Politics

Princess Lindiwe

† 2026 · Princess of Eswatini

“Princess, Home Affairs minister, and pastor who served Eswatini with faith.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

BForever profile
In the news

Brian Patrick Keating

† 2026

“Remembered by family and community in northwest Indiana.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

In the news

Rex Gill

† 2019 · Tour guide

“A well-liked Okanagan tour guide, killed by mistake in Kamloops.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Arts

Peter Petrel

1940 – 2026 · Singer

“The voice of How Do You Do?, forever torn between Schlager and jazz.”

🕯 6 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 3

Religion

Abraham Mar Julios

1945 – 2026 · Syro-Malankara Catholic metropolitan bishop

“Biblical scholar and Muvattupuzha metropolitan who built Pushpagiri and formed priests.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

Music

Jimmy Cliff

1944 – 2025 · Singer

“Reggae pioneer who carried Jamaica's sound to the world.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 6

TForever profile
Public figure

Teressa Vanatta

† 2026 · Private citizen

“Remembered by her family and community in Saginaw, Michigan.”

🕯 4 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

Sport

Jim Whittaker

1929 – 2026 · Mountaineer

“First American on Everest; he measured success by the communities he built.”

🕯 3 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 5

Law

Frans Kgomo

1950 – 2026 · High Court judge

“From court clerk to High Court judge; a long life in South African justice.”

🕯 7 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 1

MForever profile
Public figure

Margaret (Peggy) Kennedy

† 2025 · Private citizen

“Remembered by her family and community in Clonoulty, County Tipperary.”

🕯 4 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 0

Education

Zimani Kadzamira

1941 – 2026 · Academic

“A scholar who built universities and opened Africa's research networks.”

🕯 8 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

Politics

William F. Eckman

1930 – 2026 · Mayor of La Plata

“Once a mayor, always a mayor: he rebuilt La Plata with steady hands.”

🕯 7 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 2

Religion

Chanmyay Sayadaw

1928 – 2026 · Theravada Buddhist monk

“Mahasi-lineage sayadaw who carried Vipassana from Yangon to the world.”

🕯 5 · ✍️ 1 · 📷 4

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