APRIL 5, 2009
I just found out the sad news that, Sabrina Rogers aka Barbie Doll passed away on Valentie’s day…I met her in Chicago last year, and she seemed like such a sweet girl. It is REALLY sad to hear that she was in so much pain, and no one knew or was able to help. This is a reminder to all of us to be kind to everyone because everyone is fighting their own battle.

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http://legacy.post-trib.com/PostTribune/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonID=124256190

Sabrina Rogers
SABRINA ROGERS Lake Station/Hobart, Indiana Sabrina Rogers age 25, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2009. She was born on February 16, 1983, the daughter of Julian Rogers and Rebecca Westfall. Sabrina loved to spend time with her friends and have fun. She loved her pets and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Sabrina is survived by her step-mom, Paula Rogers; sisters, Emily Rogers and Ashley Berry of Westville; brothers, Jacob Rogers of Westville, Justin Patillo of Valparaiso, Zachary Patillo of Hobart; grandmother, Delatha. Sabrina is preceded in death be her brother, Josh Rogers, grandmothers, Anita Berry, and Tony Prichard. A visitation for Sabrina will be Wednesday, February 18, 2009 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. following the visitation at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. Burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Portage.For more information call (219) 762-3013 or online at: www.reesfuneralhomes.com

 
 
JAN 12, 2009
I heard this news a week ago, but didn’t know if it was true, until I received the below e-mail.  George was an amazingly talented photographer as well as a very kind man. The photography world has lost one of the best……

You can see his amazing work at  www.myspace.com/onyxphotography  

IN MEMORY

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing of longtime One Model Place member and dear friend George Hoffmann of Onyx Photography (Member #98981 - http://www.onemodelplace.com/member.cfm?P_ID=98981). He was a true artist who brought creativity and imagination to each photo shoot, in a style that was uniquely his own. His images graced the covers and pages of many glamour magazines and fitness publications. You can see more of his work at http://www.onyxphotography.com.

George had the pleasure and privilege of working with some of the most talented models in the industry, many of them OMP members. He also photographed celebrities including pro tennis player Venus Williams, actress Cherie Johnson, Kaki West, and Pitbull.

One Model Place will be leaving up Onyx’s portfolio so that members and fans
can enjoy his amazing work. Please feel free to add image and portfolio com
ments in honor of this great artist. If you have any personal stories or mem
ories you wish to share, please email Elias at newseditor@onemodelplace.com