Monterey, California
1942 - 2013
1942 - 2013Russ Cain, a veteran newsman and longtime labor champion, died at home the morning of June 12, 2013 following a battle with cancer. He was surrounded in his last days by his family. He is survived by his former wife Juanita Cain, his sister Gloria Vig, his children Kathleen...
Read MoreDear Kevin and Paul,
You have my deepest condolences. Russ has always been and will continue to be an inspiration to me, not only as a photographer but as a person who was fully and passionately engaged in his many projects. He will be missed...
Mark Eakle
June 29, 2013 | Emeryville, CA
Kevin - I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. It was a real pleasure being in his company on the various cultural heritage trips, I always appreciated his good natured 'salt to the earth' approach to life. May he rest in peace.
Todd Gill
June 28, 2013 | San Francisco, CA
Kat, I'm so sorry to hear about your dad... he was such a cool guy. My heart is with you, Paul and Kevin.
Kate McFadden
June 23, 2013 | Salinas, CA
Dearest Nita, Kat, Paul, and Kevin,
My heart goes out to all of you. I lost my dad just two months ago (http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sfgate/obituary.aspx?n=lawrence-moore&pid=164559404), so I have an idea what you're going through. The sadness is huge, the pain sharp.
Russ was a remarkable man. I'll always remember his gentle nature and his kindness towards me. I loved him and I miss him. My condolences and love to you all.
Karin Moore
June 23, 2013 | Berkeley, CA
Kevin,
I'm sorry for your loss. I never met him, but reading this, he sounds like an amazing man. I can see some of the inspiration for your accomplishments in him.
Andrew Schlussel
June 23, 2013 | Berlin
Hope you don't mind my taking a second turn, but I was driving to Watsonville last night and I remembered a funny Russ story that made me laugh after lots of tears!
Kevin and Paul, do you remember the day you two, Russ and I went touring Central Coast missions? At San Miguel Mission--or San Antonio maybe?-- I was backing backing backing up to take a picture, and I backward tripped right onto a cactus!!!! Kevin had to help me pull all the cactus needles our of my derrier! ARROOOOO!...
Casondra Sobieralski
June 23, 2013 | Alameda, CA
I recognized Russ from the photo in the Chron as someone I knew through my PR work in Monterey and remembered him fondly. My condolences on your loss.
Paul Fingerote
June 23, 2013 | Monterey, CA
Oh Kevin,
I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I wish I could have met him. He sounds like just such a fascinating person. I see in you a lot of the fire for good that was described in the beautiful article about him. I lost my rather remarkable Mom last winter and I know it is a difficult transition in one's life. I will be with you in spirit on the day of the memorial your remarkable father. Lots of love. Pat Johnson
pat johnson
June 22, 2013 | San Jose, CO
Humm, let me think ...
Photographer for Labor Struggles, research in Egypt, President of the SJ Newspaper Guild,
A life richly and thoughtfully lived.
Certainly you will be missed.
Fondly, Kelly Roberson
June 22, 2013
