Rita Sekirka, 89: Judy Garland's 'Easter Parade'
The grandmother would belt out the song with her grandson in her nursing home.
obituaries
Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Beat Poet And Small-Press Publisher, Dies At 101
In 1956, Ferlinghetti published the first edition of Allen Ginsberg's Howl. According to one critic, his greatest accomplishments were fighting censorship and starting a small-press revolution.
Ahmed Zaki Yamani, Key To Making Saudi Arabia A World Oil Power, Dies At 90
He was Saudi Arabia's oil minister for nearly 25 years, rising to fame for engineering the 1973 oil embargo and negotiating Saudi control of Aramco from U.S. fuel giants.
Michael Sowers, 70: Harry Chapin's 'Cat's In The Cradle'
He taught his son how to play the tear-jerking folk-rock staple. Now, his son is passing it on to Michael's grandson.
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani, Former Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Dies
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani, the storied former Saudi Arabian oil minister who oversaw the 1973 oil embargo and made the kingdom an energy powerhouse has died.
Drema Ellen Slack, 85: John Denver's 'Sunshine On My Shoulders'
The grandmother often sang John Denver's "Sunshine On My Shoulders" because it reminded her of life's tiny pleasures.
Jimmy Glass, 60: Jackie Wilson's 'Because Of You'
The father was a huge Northern Soul fan, and her turned to Jackie Wilson's "Because Of You" during his illness.
Frank Nguyen, 40: Depeche Mode's 'Home'
When Frank Nguyen's sister heard "Home," after her brother's passing, it felt like he was sending a message to his family.
H. Lincoln Myers' Song: 'His Eye Is On The Sparrow'
The Alabama native loved the 1905 gospel hymn inspired by the Gospel of Matthew.
Janet Gonzalez's Song: Juanes' 'A Dios Le Pido'
Gonzalez's was deeply loved, despite being surrounded by violence and loss; "A Dios le Pido" is a reminder that you can always choose love, despite it all.