Jean Louise McArthur aka “Vivica St. John” September 9, 1957 – February 17, 2001 Ruth is stunned by the visitors at a porn star’s wake. Nate has a strange first…

Lawrence Hall Matheson 1971 – 2005 David and Keith begin to feel comfortable in their roles as parents to Durrell and Anthony. Claire shares a common interest with co-worker Ted….

Nathaniel Samuel Fisher, Jr. 1965 – 2005 David makes arrangements for Nate’s funeral with Ruth and Brenda. Keith makes a humiliating discovery. Brenda must answer a difficult question for Nate’s…

Paul Ronald Duncan 1983 – 2005 Billy returns to help Brenda through her difficult time. An inebriated Claire rejects Ted. Rico is eager to discuss the future of the business….

The drama about a Los Angeles funeral home meets its maker after five compelling seasons. Three weeks ago, Nate Fisher Jr.’s death ended speculation about which of the show’s major…

Daniel Holzenchenko 1939 – 2005 Keith and David wait anxiously for an update from their surrogate, Mary. Billy extends a dinner invitation to Claire. Ruth discovers a new relaxation method…

Fiona Lenore Kleinschmidt 1948 – 2005 Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah calls. Claire finds a way to keep her money problems at bay. Nate reminisces about his love…

Peter Thomas Burns 1948 – 2005 David and Keith struggle to create boundaries. Nate and Brenda receive some ambiguous news. Ruth fills her days with activities leaving no time for…

Pilar Sandoval 1970 – 2005 Claire attends a LAC-Arts benefit show with new friend, Ted. Brenda gets news from her doctor. Ruth babysits for Durrell and Anthony. Nate and Brenda…

Samuel Wayne Hoviak 1965 – 2004 Nate hangs with some high school friends but finds that as adults, they share little more than teenage memories; Ruth gets relief from George’s…

Loretta Smith Sibley 1908 – 1953 Claire is seduced by Billy’s new-found lust for life but hits a roadblock trying to fund the next leg of her educational journey; George…

Lila Simonds Coolidge 1909 – 2005 Brenda is disturbed by Nate’s reaction to her latest news; Ruth shares her feelings about George with her knitting circle; David and Keith “propose”…

Andrea Kuhn 1963 – 2004 Ruth dreads George’s return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis; Nate and Brenda prep for a big day, but an emergency makes…

Edward Gordon Gorodetsky: 1956 – 2004. Coco Grimes Gorodetsky: 1962 – 2004. Michael Timothy Gorodetsky: 1992 – 2004. Amanda Lynn Gorodetsky: 1995 – 2004. Ruth is very excited about going…

Kenneth M. Henderson: 1954 – 2004. George has a terrible nightmare connected to his apocalyptic fears. George’s daughter, Maggie, comes to visit. Rico has trouble adjusting to life without his…

Robert Duane Wething: 1958 – 2004. A drunken Robert falls flat on his face in the mud and dies. Nate, Maya and Brenda go to Idaho to inter Lisa’s cremains…

Anne Marie Thornton: 1966 – 2004. With Keith out of town on business, David gets taken for a ride by a hitchhiker. Meanwhile, Nate feels out of place in a…

Bruno Baskerville Walsh: 1951 – 1972. Nate is having a difficult time with Lisa’s death. When problems arise in how to handle her remains, he comes up with a unique…

Dorothy Sheedy: 1954 – 2003. An overly religious zealot runs into traffic when she thinks the Rapture has come. The Fisher family seems to be having a hard time accepting…

Dorothy Su: 1945 – 2003. David Raymond Monroe: 1971 – 2003. Edward Tully: 1955 – 2003. Nate still can’t locate Lisa. The funeral home gets a number of cases, and…

Anahid Hovanessian: 1951-2003. Ruth and George announce their wedding plans. Nate takes to the booze. A frustrated Rico finds comfort outside the home. Nate, Sr. comes and takes Claire on…

Melinda Mary Bloch: 1965 – 2003. The Fishers run into some unexpected guests at an art-school benefit featuring works for sale by Claire, Russell and Olivier. Meanwhile, David and Keith…

Matthew Clark Hazen: 1962 – 2003. Martin Jacobs: 1978 – 2003. Andrew Wayne Milne: 1952 – 2003. Daniel Grant Showalter: 1978 – 2003. David and Rico are at odds over…

Robert Lamar Giffin: 1955 – 2003. While the partner of a recently deceased gay man is orchestrating an operatic tribute at Fisher & Diaz, Lisa plans an unwanted birthday party…

William Aaron Jaffe: 1951 – 1975. Fisher & Diaz deal with the recently discovered body of a man missing for years. Meanwhile, Ruth sets the ground rules for a new…

Nathaniel Samuel Fisher, Jr: 1965 – 2002. Fisher & Sons has become Fisher & Diaz, and Rico is doing all he can to make sure he’s not a “gofer” anymore….

Leticia Perfecta Perez 1929 – 2002 Some ladies are at the beauty parlor are getting ready for a Quinceanera (15th Birthday Party). When the stylist goes over to Leticia to…

Dwight Edgar Garrison 1945 – 2002 Ruth continues to help an injured Nikolai recover, but her patience is tested when she discovers just how he broke his legs. Brenda’s escapades…

Benjamin Srisai 1935 – 2002 Karla has a secret that will affect Keith and David. Ruth prepares to move ahead with Nikolai. Brenda faces anxiety about the engagement.

Michael John Piper 1952 – 2001 Nate and David have their first customer for the wall-o-caskets. This mourner is unlike most, though. She can still talk to her deceased husband,…

Emily Previn July 14, 1954 – September 2001 Ruth takes a personal interest in the death of a woman who has no friends or relatives. Meanwhile, Brenda’s search for a…

Matthew Heath Collins 1959 – 2001 Mitzi Huntley arrives back in Nate and David’s lives thanks to a comparison-shopping widow. Ruth’s estranged sister Sarah arrives for an unexpected visit. A…

Marcus Foster March 5, 1978 – June 5, 2001 Rico and Vanessa finally have their new son. Brenda tries to handle her brother’s obsessiveness and suggests he give her back…

Chloe Margaret Bryant Yorkin January 7, 1959 – April 2001 Riding in a limo, a drunken Chloe is celebrating her new-found freedom with friends. she stands up with her head…

Anthony Christopher Finelli April 12, 1995 – April 21, 2001 Claire runs into Gabe again, but not under the best circumstances. His brother died and his mother and he have…

Manuel Pedro Antonio “Paco” Bolin February 6, 1980 – February 15, 2001 The Fisher family wonder if Claire might have some part to play in the blaze across the street….