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David St. Pierreowner of The Menagerie gay bar and nightclub in downtown Riverside and a leader in its business and arts community, has died. He was He was known to stand up against hate crimes and attacks, especially against members of the LGBTQ community. Pierre considered a run for the Ward 1 Riverside City Council seat in but dropped out, citing his diagnosis with colon cancer in Pierre said in a interview.

As the restaurant and bar grew, Lee sold the business to St. Pierre in His philosophy was good service, good entertainment and a strong drink. Pierre as The Menagerie grew, and has faithfully attended its monthly drag brunch shows. In addition to his son, St. Pierre is survived by his mother, Mary Cromwell, and a sister, Pam Vieyra.

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A private service will be later this month. A public celebration of life is set for 2 p. Saturday, Sept. By Allyson Vergara avergara scng. Pierre, longtime owner of The Menagerie, a popular gay bar and club in downtown Riverside, has died of cancer complications. File photo by Frank Perez, Contributing Photographer.

Courtesy of Charlotte Ransom McKenzie. Pierre, the longtime owner of The Menagerie, a popular gay bar and club in downtown Riverside, is seen in He died Sept. Show Caption. More in Local News.