If one wants to be respected after death, lead such a life. Otherwise, one should expect this stuff to be written after one's death. I don't see any reason to gloss over things just because someone has died. I wouldn't bring this sort of thing up at his funeral, however, but that isn't out of respect for the deceased - since they aren't alive to take offense or anything. It is more being kind to the friends and family that is there. I'm gonna guess a few were glad he was dead, just wouldn't admit it.

I only agree with a few points in the article myself, but I understand how such a viewpoint can be written. Folks said such things before he died as well. Only seems natural to have this now.