Long Beach, California
Apr 17, 1928 – Feb 19, 2016 (Age 87)
More than 40 years before same-sex marriage was legalized in California, Ray Lowen, a charter member of the Long Beach LGBTQ Center and icon in the local gay community, fought for equality for gays and lesbians.Lowen died of natural causes Feb. 19 at a residential care facility in Garden Grove,...
Read MoreI am learning about you, Mr. Lowen, from your obituary. You were a trailblazer. Your dedication made life better for countless thousands of people. R.I.P.
Viki Yamashita
February 25, 2016 | Long Beach, CA
Many memories of this wonderful man! Mike Orlito and Kim DeVane
February 25, 2016
It will be lite just for you and all your good work for the gay community.Thank You Dear Sir
Kai Rodriguez
February 25, 2016 | San Francisco, CA
Rest in peace. You are not forgotten, pioneer. Thank you for paving the way.
February 24, 2016