In Memoriam

Bernard Avril 08/05/1954–01/19/2022 Bernard Avril, father of Emily Avril (’96) and Julia Avril (’00), passed away in January 2022 in France, where he and his wife lived. Bernard came to the US from France when he was in his early 20s, excited to start an internship and a year abroad with his then girlfriend, Martine. Fast forward a few years, they had settled in Berkeley, with their kids attending EB, and Bernard had become an active and beloved member of the EB community. He was very involved with his daughters’ education and could be seen daily at drop off and pick up. He loved reading, theater and playing the guitar, but more than anything, he loved sharing these passions: he performed at numerous Kitchen Tours, and spent many hours building the decor for the annual auction (back in its multi-purpose-room era!). He co-created Café Tomate, which hosted many events for EB and served as a gathering spot for EB parents after drop-off. He will be remembered for his dry, sarcastic humor that spared no one. His wit, Jeopardy-style memory, and playful spirit will be missed by all those who knew him.