Richard Jenkins

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…

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…

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….

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”…

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…

Lawrence Tuttle: 1969 – 2004. George, Rico and Nate now all living under the same roof have become roommates. In the aftermath of Ruth’s leaving, George feels fine, on the…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jesse Ray Johnson 1944 – 2001 It’s the one year anniversary of Nathaniel Sr’s death, and it gets the whole family reminiscing. Nikolai gets seriously injured and Ruth takes him…

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,…

Rebecca Leah Milford 1980 – 2001 Brenda and Nate seem to be in a bit of a slump, or rather Brenda is in the slump for both of them. David…

Lillian Grace Montrose October 4, 1936 – June 14, 2001 Tracy Montrose Blair is back but for very different reasons this time. Her Aunt Lillian has passed away and David…

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…

Mildred ”Hattie” Effinger Jones April 16, 1920 – March 21, 2001 Nate continues to learn disturbing things about his father. This time he finds out that sometimes his father would…

Thomas Alfredo Romano May 16, 1944 – January 21, 2001 The Fishers have decided to sell, but then back out at the last minute because Nate cannot stand Gilardi. Claire…

Chandler James Swanson, Jr. July 29, 1967 – January 8, 2001 During a get together around a pool, people discuss a franchise pyramid scheme. Chandler Swanson dives into the pool,…

Nathaniel Fisher, Sr. 1943-2000 Meet the Fisher family. After the patriarch of the family, dies in a hearse-accident, the family comes together to mourn and decide the fate of the…