Obituary – Page 41 – People's World

Ben Bella, guts and inspiration of Algerian Revolution, mourned

April 20, 2012 By Dennis Laumann

Ahmed Ben Bella, a leader of Algeria's liberation struggle and the country's first president, died on April 11 at his home in Algiers.

Building Trades Dept. President Mark Ayers dies

April 10, 2012 By Denise Winebrenner Edwards

Ayers was a longtime leader of IBEW Local 34 in Peoria, Ill., before ascending to national union office. He was unanimously elected president of the department in early 2007.

Steve Cooper, trade union, civil rights activist dies at 77

March 28, 2012 By Joe Hancock

Steve Cooper, a longtime trade union, civil rights activist and member of the Los Angeles Metro Club of the Communist Party died recently in Los Angeles. He was 77.

Etta James and Johnny Otis: R & B Revolutionaries

January 26, 2012 By Chris Elliott

Two Los Angeles-based legends of Rhythm & Blues passed away last week: Etta James and Johnny Otis.

Lorenzo Torrez, copper miner, Communist leader, dies at 84

January 9, 2012 By Tim Wheeler

Lorenzo Torrez, leader of the Communist Party, a staunch yet quiet spoken fighter for union rights and Mexican American equality, died New Years Day in Tucson.