obituary

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An American folk hero, Whittaker lived a life "devoted to adventure, stewardship, service, and family", his family said in an obituary.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Her obituary describes her as the “high school queen” her junior year.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Jones died March 20 after a long illness, according to an online obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Most of my friends have never had to write an obituary, or file a life insurance claim, or deal with probate court.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

A short obituary runs in the town paper, citing the names of Ashima and Gogol and Sonia, mentioning that the children had been educated at the local schools.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri