New Orleans Historian, Writer and LGBTQ+ Advocate Frank Perez Dies

Beloved LGBTQ+ historian and Southern Decadence grand marshal Frank Perez dies

Frank Perez, the writer, educator, and archivist whose work preserved generations of LGBTQ+history in New Orleans and across Louisiana, died Saturday after a sudden battle with cancer. He was 57.Perez died peacefully at his New Orleans home, according to an obituary published by Ambush Magazine, where he had served as editor-in-chief. He is survived by his partner of 12 years, Chris Trentacoste, and his parents, Louise McCann and Frank Perez.Per…

Frank Perez, founder of LGBT+ Archives Project, was pillar of queer community in New Orleans

Robert Fieseler was in New Orleans in 2014, researching for his book “Tinderbox” about the 1973 UpStairs Lounge Fire when he searched on Google for a gay New Orleans history expert. Frank Perez’s name popped up, so he emailed him and within minutes Perez replied and they were on the phone setting up a meeting. Fieseler is an award-winning journalist and author now, but when he contacted Perez, he was an unpublished recent graduate of Columbia Jo…

Local historian and LGBTQ+ advocate Frank Perez dies

Perez was a resident of the French Quarter and occasionally gave tours of the area, sharing its history and cultural significance.

New Orleans historian, writer and LGBTQ+ advocate Frank Perez dies

Perez leaves behind a legacy of writing, teaching and preserving the stories of New Orleans’ LGBTQ+ community.

Frank Perez, historian and LGBTQ+ Archives founder, has died

Frank Perez, and award-winning historian and founder of the LGBTQ+ Archives Project of Louisiana, has died.