The headline should be in the format NAME (Birthyear - Deathyear)

Joe Bloggs (1933 - 2008)

The strapline should contain a description of the person based on highlights from their career:

Theorist who revolutionised random-sets algebra and paved the way for supersymmetric theories of time

The obituary should be respectful and measured. Do not be defamatory, but equally do not exaggerate the person's contribution. Avoid superlatives.