In Memoriam – André Garnier (1926 – 2019)
A North American Citroën icon has left us. André Garnier passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13 in Virginia at 93 years of age.
In Memoriam – Jim Agnew
We are saddened to announce the passing of Jim Agnew on Christmas morning. Jim was the Sacramento Valley Citroën Club Treasurer. He battled stage 4 esophageal cancer for the past 6 months of his life. At the time of his passing all of his family were by his side. Jim …
In Memoriam – Walter Escherich (1965 – 2018)
We regretfully announce the passing of Walter (Wally) Mason Escherich, a long time Citroën enthusiast in the Los Angeles area. Many considered him a friend, a mentor, and a source of all things Citroën. He died on Monday, Dec 3 after suffering a heart attack the previous Friday. Wally grew …
Henry Reed – In Memoriam
We are very saddened to announce the passing of longtime Seattle area Citroën enthusiast Henry Reed. He passed away yesterday morning at his home after fighting cancer for the last month of his life. Henry was instrumental in the formation of the Northwest Citroën Owners Club, and together with Chris …
Jean-Luc Comtois – In Memoriam
We are saddened to report the passing of Jean-Luc Comtois, a 2CV legend in Quebec. Always up for a 2CV adventure, Jean-Luc Comtois traveled regularly throughout Quebec in 2CV, alone or with other enthusiasts. His interest in Citroën dated back to his childhood, recalling in a 2017 interview with the …
James Bond Star Roger Moore Dead at 89 After ‘Battle with Cancer’
Sir Roger Moore, best known in the Citroën world for his antics as James Bond driving a 2CV in “For Your Eyes Only”, has died.
In Memoriam – François Michelin (1926 – 2015)
François Michelin, former head of the Michelin Group and grandson of company co-founder Édouard Michelin, died today at the age of 89. Francois Michelin was born June 15, 1926 in Clermont-Ferrand. He spent more than half his life at his family’s company, serving as its CEO from 1955 to 1999 …