Guy Payson Duffield; Longtime Pastor of Angelus Temple

Guy Payson Duffield, 88, longtime pastor of Angelus Temple and teacher at LIFE Bible College. Duffield headed the Los Angeles church from 1958 to 1974 and then taught biblical geography and theology at the college here. Angelus Temple is the headquarters church for the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel, founded by evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson in 1927. Ordained in 1928, Duffield taught in Bible colleges and served churches in Vancouver and Victoria in Canada and in Pomona before coming to Los Angeles. He was the co-author of “A Handbook of Pentecostal Theology.” In his 80s, Duffield completed a book about the Gospel of John. On Monday in Laguna Niguel.

Zbigniew Herbert; Polish Poet Championed Moral Independence

Zbigniew Herbert, 73, eminent Polish poet who championed moral independence. A staunch critic of communism, Herbert was linked to the democratic opposition in the 1970s and became a Solidarity supporter in 1981. He left Poland in 1986 to protest Communist policies but returned to Warsaw after the country ended communism. Herbert’s poems dealt with contemporary moral problems, drawing broadly from the humanistic tradition of European culture, and its classic works and myths. He frequently wrote of a character named Mr. Cogito, who symbolized common sense and skepticism about the modern world. Among Herbert’s poetry collections are “Hermes, Dog and Star,” “Mr. Cogito,” “89 Poems” and “Storm’s Epilogue.” He also was editor of two literary magazines and wrote essays and dramas. On Tuesday in Warsaw.

Matteo Manuguerra; French Baritone Performed in Operas

Matteo Manuguerra, 73, French baritone known for his roles in French and Italian operas. Born in Tunis, Manuguerra began his career in Buenos Aires and sang with the Lyon Opera and the Paris Opera. He became known for his roles in the operas “Faust,” “Carmen” and “La Traviata,” among others. In 1971, Manuguerra joined the Metropolitan Opera in New York, where he sang 15 roles, including Marcello in “Boheme,” Alfio in “Cavalleria Rusticana” and Carlo in “Forza del Destino.” His final recording was the role of Iago in “Othello” in 1997. On July 23 in Montpellier, France, of a heart attack.

Thomas M. O’Connor; Former City Attorney for San Francisco

Thomas Martin O’Connor, 85, San Francisco city attorney for 16 years. Born into a San Francisco family of lawyers, O’Connor studied at the University of San Francisco and became legal counsel for Bank of America. After serving in the Navy during World War II, he joined the city attorney’s office. He was elected city attorney in 1961 and remained in the office until his retirement in 1977. On Saturday in San Francisco.

David-Allen ‘Chico’ Ryan; Singer With Sha Na Na

David-Allen “Chico” Ryan, 50, singer with the doo-wop group Sha Na Na. Ryan joined the 1950s revival group in 1973 and sang and played bass with them for 25 years. Decked out in gold lame costumes or black leather jackets, they performed satirical versions of ‘50s hits. When Ryan sang “Teenager in Love,” for example, fellow band members handed him a hankie for his tears. The group performed as Johnny Casino and the Gamblers in the 1978 film “Grease.” Before joining Sha Na Na, Ryan sang with the Happenings. On Sunday in a Beverly, Mass., nursing home of undisclosed causes.

Farid Shawqi; Egypt’s ‘King of the Screen’

Farid Shawqi, 76, Egypt’s “King of the Screen” who appeared in more than 400 films. Shawqi’s career began in 1949 with “The Angel of Mercy.” Among his best-known films were “They Made Me a Criminal” and “The Bully.” He was known for portraying tough guys in motion pictures, stage plays, television series and radio soap operas. With a group of other Egyptian actors, Shawqi set up a private film company that produced motion pictures and owned theaters. On Monday in Cairo.