Category Archives: In Memoriam/Final Notes

August 2016 In Memoriam

Franchot M. Blake
Life Member. Drums
1/23/1935 – 7/3/2016
Survived by children

Raul A. Crestejo
Life Member. Piano
11/14/1915 – 5/30/2016
Survived by children

Richard Grayson
Life Member. Piano
3/25/1941 – 7/3/2016
Survived by spouse & family

Carmen Pallais
Life Member. Guitar
11/22/1925 – 3/28/1916
Survived by sister

Aurelio G. Ramos (Ganna)
Life Member. Guitar
3/20/1923 – 6/7/2016
Survived by grandson

Bill Richmond
Life Member. Drums
12/19/1921 – 6/4/2016
Survived by spouse & family

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June 2016 In Memoriam

Sherman Frank
Life Member. Conductor
5/4/1925 – 4/14/2016
Survived by spouse & daughter

Dorothy Greenough
Life Member. Viola
1/12/1927 – 5/3/2016
Survived by spouse & daughter

William (Bill) R. Henderson
Vocalist
3/19/1926 – 4/3/2016
Survived by daughter

Annette Kaufman
Life Member. Piano
11/29/1914 – 1/25/2016
Survived by friends

Frank Vasquez
Life Member. Saxophone
9/21/1931 – 5/2/2016
Survived by spouse & children

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Brian O’Connor Celebration of Life

brian memorialSaturday, June 11, 2016 – 2 p.m.
@ Local 47 Serena Kay & Earl Williams Auditorium

Please join friends and colleagues on Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. for a musical, video and personal tribute to Brian O’Connor at the AFM Local 47 Auditorium.

All musicians and friends are welcome to attend our tribute to a great friend, wonderful artist and fearless labor activist. There will be food, drink and surprises.

We are funding this event via donations to the O’Connor Celebration Fund. You may make a donation to the Fund and the event online at www.oconnorfund.com or by writing a check to the O’Connor Celebration Fund (direct deposits online can also be made to: Wells Fargo Routing No. 122000247, Acct 5274345718). No donation is necessary to attend. Any unused funds will be donated to the UCLA Neurosurgery research center.

Thank you.
Marie Matson and the O’Connor Celebration Fund Committee

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Final Note: Fred Koyen

Note TreeFormer Life Member. Trumpet
(4/17/1938 – 4/29/2016)

by Jack Redmond

Fred, Freddy, or Derf, which was his nickname, died on April 39. His death was unexpected, and a huge loss to the very many who knew and loved him. Fred was one of my oldest and dearest friends, my buddy, my pal. He was like the brother I never had. He was a fine lead trumpet player, and a great pleasure to sit in front of on a band. Continue reading →

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Final Note: Jimmie Haskell

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Life Member. Composer
11/7/1926 – 2/4/2016

HIS WORK IS DONE

Music staffs on white paper,
A whole note for the string bass,
The pen continues to write its notes,
Next sixteen semiquavers seem to race.

These are tools of music on paper,
By an arranger in great demand.
Whether it be for a large orchestra,
Or just a very small band.

Now suddenly the pen stops,
The arranger has reached his Coda.
His final note has been written,
From his hand the pen drops.

The arrangements he has written,
Will be played on and on,
He will be missed by many,
Yes Jimmie Haskell has gone.

– David S. Gold
1/18/2016

 

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Memorial for Joseph Cosme Deaguero

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Memorial for Former Member Joseph Cosme Deaguero (1944 – 2016)

joseph cosmeJoseph Cosme Deaguero was a famous vibe player with the Afro Blues Quintet Plus One and Tribe. He has passed onward to a higher octave. Joseph was the CEO of the Goldenlyre Musicianship Awards Show with BMI, and he ran the publication company Co. Mutual of Tibet. Cosme is survived by his 12 grown children, six grandkids, Orly his brother, and Birdie his sister.

Gerri Garrett, his wife of 16 years, requests in lieu of flowers to please adopt a shelter dog and send widow love offerings to Gerri Garrett, PO Box 2126, Manhattan Beach CA 90267.

Memorial services will be held at Hermosa Beach pier May 15 at 5 p.m.

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