Remembering Paul Dennig Jr., recent Cal grad who died in car crash
A bright spirit with a love of intellectual challenges and a capacity for forming deep friendships, he earned his master’s in mechanical engineering from UC Berkeley in 2022.
Remembering James Henry Jacobs Jr., Berkeley’s first African American librarian
He began the Summer Reading Program and pushed to desegregate the library’s collection. Humble, humorous and multi-talented, he spent the Korean War interpreting for the U.S. Army in Japan, where he competed in judo at the highest level.
With obituaries, we share Berkeley’s history through the people who lived it
Berkeleyside has published free obituaries written by members of the community for over 13 years. Here’s why.
As part of our service to the community, Berkeleyside is honored to publish, at no charge, obituaries of members of the Berkeley community. Email a Google or Word document with the text and photo(s), preferably JPGs at least 1,200 px in width by 900 px in height, to editors@berkeleyside.org.
Remembering Elliot Halpern, who fought for fair policing and civil rights in Berkeley
Halpern ran an Albany tax practice, co-led the Racism and Criminal Justice Reform group and helped establish the city’s Police Accountability Board.
Remembering David Rowinski, a ‘garden fairy’ and the yenta of West Berkeley
A creative force and a voracious gossip — a curmudgeon who inspired great loyalty — Rowinski, 86, worked as a photographer, river guide, gardener, and plantsman.
Remembering Daniel Altman, architect who painted sites of Berkeley
Moving to the U.S. from Israel as a young adult, Altman worked as a developer, builder and architect before beginning a third act in painting.
A ‘lovely person inside and out’: Berkeley High cheerleader dies unexpectedly
Lillia Bartlow, who was involved in a collision on Claremont Avenue in 2016, died Friday. She was 16.
Remembering Malcolm Burnstein, attorney for the Free Speech Movement
Burnstein represented protesters arrested during the Free Speech Movement, and later architected the Progressive Caucus of the California Democratic Party and served as Rep. Barbara Lee’s campaign treasurer.
Remembering Norman Schneider, professor of urban studies
A witty, curious, thoughtful conversationalist, Schneider studied the economics of nonprofits and enjoyed his retirement in a home outside Healdsburg until it burned in August 2020.
Remembering Stevanne Auerbach, ‘Dr. Toy,’ internationally famous toy reviewer
Before becoming a preeminent toy expert and author, she approved the first grant for Sesame Street and founded a major toy museum in San Francisco. She also held a world record for “largest collection of butterfly-related items.”
Remembering David Tabb, political science professor who lived in Berkeley for 50 years
Tabb, 83, was a family man with a gift for forging deep relationships. He taught at San Francisco State and was active in Congregation Beth El.
Remembering Vic Garlin, radical economist, restorer of vintage Jaguars
A professor and a lawyer, Garlin enjoyed driving his 1950s-era British racing green XK150 drophead coupe around Berkeley in a tweed cap.
Michael Delacour, People’s Park co-founder, dies at 85
Delacour hosted the first meetings to organize and build People’s Park at his Berkeley home in the 1960s.
Remembering Tom Luddy: ‘A champion for cinema’
Luddy, the co-founder of the Telluride Film Festival and a quiet but influential force in the film world, died last month at age 79.
Remembering Dwight Garner, Cal football legend and family man
Garner, who made sports history in “The Play,” leaves a legacy of mentorship, faith, and love that touched countless people in his community and large family.
Remembering Judy Heumann, leading voice for disability rights
Heumann helped launch Berkeley’s Center for Independent Living, sued to become New York’s first teacher to use a wheelchair and held senior roles in the Clinton and Obama administrations.
Remembering Beatrice Barrigher, longshorewoman, homemaker, activist
Like her mother Mable Howard, “Aunt Bea” was a fixture in her South Berkeley community.
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