The widow of a Washington fisherman killed in Alaska was denied entry to the United States while seeking to join her husband's cremation. She asked for clearance to cross the border to be present for the ceremony.
In Kolkata, journalist Debashish and his son had their final rites performed after a tragic fire. His wife and father-in-law were buried after the fire happened.
In addition, public notices for recent passings have been listed in regional publications. Recent obituaries printed include Thomas Guidas of Pennsylvania and Francisco Olivarez of Idaho.