Obituaries — Berkeleyside

Remembering Peter Manso, biographer of Norman Mailer and Marlon Brando

By David Reid and Jeremy LarnerJune 179:52 a.m.June 17

His interviews of celebrities and politicians like Ed Koch, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Roy Cohn made history.

By Charley PappasJune 1410:40 a.m.June 14

Vivian’s vibrant and upbeat personality, energy and sense of humor resulted in a great number of life-long friendships.

By Ally MarkovichJune 113:30 p.m.June 11

Mitchell, 17, was killed in an Oakland shooting last month. He is remembered as a budding scientist, loyal friend and source of positivity.

By Locke Schultz Jaeger and Chris SchultzJune 1012:20 p.m.June 10

Ross lived his 20 years with a love and intensity that enlivened and brightened the lives of everyone he met.

By Guest contributorMay 1710:49 a.m.May 17

Crider, a longtime resident of the Harriet Tubman Terrace Apartments, died at 82.

By Patricia LarsonMay 126 a.m.May 12

Larson graduated from UC Berkeley and enjoyed music, power soccer and spending time in nature with friends and family.

By The Walton familyMay 78 a.m.May 7

Walton’s Berkeley consulting firm, Multi-Ethnic Associates, developed a host of innovative multicultural educational programs.

By Deborah ValomaMay 44:31 p.m.May 12

Valoma was a world traveler, visual artist and cultural well-spring. She died at 91.

By Guest contributorMay 48 a.m.May 5

Segal, who spent years caring for women with cancer, died April 14 at 75.

By Ally MarkovichMay 312:08 p.m.May 3

Manuel, who revitalized the school’s volleyball program and turned its players into a family, died April 22.

By Frances DinkelspielApril 3010:19 a.m.May 1

He was instrumental in helping get the Ed Roberts Campus built.

By Guest contributorApril 2910:15 a.m.April 29

He drew weekly with a group of friends and most days found time to work on his paintings and sculptures.