The widow of a Washington fisherman killed in Alaska was refused entry to the United States while trying to travel for her husband's cremation. She requested permission to enter the country to be present for the ceremony.
In Kolkata, journalist Debashish and his son had their final rites performed after a deadly fire. His wife and father-in-law were buried after the fire happened.
In addition, public notices for recent passings have been published by regional publications. Recent obituaries published include Thomas Guidas of Pennsylvania and Francisco Olivarez of Idaho.