#obituaries

#obituaries

Gary Ettlinger, who passed away at 80, enjoyed a fulfilling life as a long-haul trucker and dedicated volunteer, leaving behind fond memories for family and community.

"Since 2010, we have been publishing obituaries written by the family or friends of the deceased. This helps our newsroom and readers learn more about Berkeley's history and provides a free service to loved ones."

Gerardo Calderon, a multi-instrumentalist living in Portland who specialized in performing traditional music from Mexico and other Latin American countries, died Jan. 21 in Mexico. Born in Mexico City, he grew up surrounded by music, dance and culture. Gerardo was the musical director of Grupo Condor and Nuestro Canto, and pursued his interest in learning about traditional Mexican music, Latin American folk music and Pre-Colombian music.

One sometimes can't help but darkly wonder what the servers of the New York Times hold when it comes to folks like Jimmy Carter or Pope Francis.