Deaths in the 1940s

Boris Kovaříček

1927–1949 (age 22)

Ďáblice cemetery

Boris Kovaříček (1927–1949) is remembered for his hopeful spirit in a time of rebuilding and rests at Ďáblice cem...

Ladislav Pomíjel

1901–1945 (age 44)

Ďáblice cemetery

Teacher who dedicated his life to educating and inspiring students.

Josef Chaloupka

1910–1945 (age 35)

Ďáblice cemetery

Josef Chaloupka (1910–1945) is commemorated for his steady presence during hard times and rests at Ďáblice cemetery.

Jaroslav Borkovec

1906–1949 (age 43)

Ďáblice cemetery

Lawyer who served the legal profession throughout his career.

Karel Bacílek

1920–1949 (age 29)

Ďáblice cemetery

Resistance fighter Karel Bacílek (1920–1949) upheld his country’s ideals and lies at Ďáblice cemetery.

Emanuel Čančík

1916–1949 (age 33)

Ďáblice cemetery

A member of the community remembered at Ďáblice cemetery.

Vratislav Polesný

1923–1949 (age 26)

Ďáblice cemetery

Resistance fighter Vratislav Polesný (1923–1949) is honored for his bravery and rests at Ďáblice cemetery.

Karel Sabela

1917–1949 (age 32)

Ďáblice cemetery

A resident remembered at Ďáblice cemetery during the twentieth century.

Gustav Černý

1921–1949 (age 28)

Ďáblice cemetery

Gustav Černý (1921–1949) is remembered for his resilient hope and rests at Ďáblice cemetery.

Miloslav Choc

1925–1949 (age 24)

Ďáblice cemetery

A young man remembered at Ďáblice cemetery.

Josef Gonic

1902–1949 (age 47)

Ďáblice cemetery

Josef Gonic (1902–1949) is honored for his steady support of others and rests at Ďáblice cemetery.

Bohuslav Hubálek

1903–1949 (age 46)

Ďáblice cemetery

A member of the community remembered at Ďáblice cemetery.

Miloslav Jebavý

1911–1949 (age 38)

Ďáblice cemetery

Miloslav Jebavý (1911–1949) is remembered for his quiet dedication and lies at Ďáblice cemetery.

Vlastimil Klenovský

1927–1949 (age 22)

Ďáblice cemetery

Vlastimil Klenovský (1927–1949) was a young Czech whose brief life spanned the end of World War II and the post-war p...

Ludvík Kučera

1905–1945 (age 40)

Ďáblice cemetery

Ludvík Kučera (1905–1945) is commemorated for his steadfast care and rests at Ďáblice cemetery.

Anna Zbořilová

1907–1942 (age 35)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Anna Zbořilová (1907–1942) was a Czech woman whose life ended during the Second World War.

Ludmila Babková

1890–1945 (age 55)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Ludmila Babková’s steadfast spirit and gentle care helped sustain her community through trying times.

Vladimír Rojar

1913–1942 (age 29)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Vladimír Rojar (1913–1942) was a Czech man whose life was cut short during World War II.

Antonín Tománek

1869–1941 (age 72)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Antonín Tománek’s attentive leadership in finance provided steadiness and trust to those who relied on him during un...

František Škarda

1867–1942 (age 75)

Vinohrady Cemetery

František Škarda (1867–1942) was a Latin Catholic priest who served his faith through a period of profound historica...

Jan (Ján) Pavelka

1907–1944 (age 37)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jan (Ján) Pavelka’s compassionate spirit and bright outlook left an enduring mark on those around him despite his bri...

Jaroslav Schönfelder

1898–1941 (age 43)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jaroslav Schönfelder (1898–1941) was a Czech who lived through the dramatic transformations of twentieth-century Euro...

Jiří Brey

1868–1942 (age 74)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jiří Brey’s patient spirit and gentle presence enriched the community he served every day.

František Čemus

1896–1945 (age 49)

Vinohrady Cemetery

František Čemus (1896–1945) was a Czech whose life encompassed the transformation of Central Europe.

Jindřich Černoch

1910–1945 (age 35)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jindřich Černoch’s thoughtful warmth and steadfast courage left a lasting impression on his loved ones.

Vladimír Chomyszyn

1895–1949 (age 54)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Vladimír Chomyszyn (1895–1949) was a Czech who lived through the dramatic changes of the twentieth century.

Jarmila Faltová

1911–1942 (age 31)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jarmila Faltová’s graceful compassion brought comfort and encouragement to many around her.

Jan Hála

1879–1947 (age 68)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Jan Hála (1879–1947) was a Czech who lived through nearly seven decades of profound historical transformation.

Miroslav Hamerský

1891–1949 (age 58)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Miroslav Hamerský’s quiet courage and dependable nature brought steadiness to his community and loved ones.

Vladimír Heindl

1906–1946 (age 40)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Vladimír Heindl (1906–1946) was a Czech whose life was lived during the twentieth century's most turbulent decades.

František Hejduk

1889–1947 (age 58)

Vinohrady Cemetery

František Hejduk’s calm resilience and steadfast care supported and uplifted his community throughout his life.

Karel Helmich

1892–1943 (age 51)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Karel Helmich (1892–1943) was a Czech who lived through the transition from empire to republic and the trials of the t...

Vasil Riopka

1913–1949 (age 36)

Ďáblice cemetery

Vasil Riopka’s steadfast kindness and loyal heart provided enduring comfort to those closest to him.

Slavoj Šádek

1926–1949 (age 23)

Ďáblice cemetery

Slavoj Šádek (1926–1949) was a young man whose life spanned the transformative years of post-war Czechoslovakia.

Jindřich Kašák

1896–1945 (age 49)

Ďáblice cemetery

Jindřich Kašák’s quiet determination and integrity left an enduring impression on all who knew him.

Václav Šilhánek

1895–1949 (age 54)

Ďáblice cemetery

Václav Šilhánek (1895–1949) was a witness to the dramatic historical transformations of 20th century Czechoslovakia...

Jaroslav Mareš

1904–1943 (age 39)

Ďáblice cemetery

Military aviator Jaroslav Mareš laid down his life in 1943 and is remembered for the steady bravery he brought to the a...

Jan Sedláček

1912–1949 (age 37)

Ďáblice cemetery

Jan Sedláček (1912–1949) lived through the pivotal years of Czechoslovak history in the 20th century.

Walter Forster

1909–1947 (age 38)

Ďáblice cemetery

Walter Forster of Karlovy Vary is remembered for the care he showed his community and his steady presence during unsettl...

Karel Hynek

1906–1940 (age 34)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Karel Hynek (1906–1940) was a dedicated pharmacist who served his community during the turbulent pre-war and early occ...

Karel Langer

1893–1942 (age 49)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Karel Langer is remembered for his attentive nature and steady presence in the Vinohrady community up to his passing in ...

Bedřiška Ledererová

1871–1946 (age 75)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Bedřiška Ledererová (1871–1946) lived through the profound historical transformations of late 19th and 20th century...

Otakar Liška

1899–1944 (age 45)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Otakar Liška is memorialized as a steadfast presence within Vinohrady whose steady leadership sustained others until 19...

Miroslav Lorenz

1888–1944 (age 56)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Miroslav Lorenz (1888–1944) witnessed the transformation of Central Europe across five decades of historical change.

Zdeněk Mansfeld

1910–1945 (age 35)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Zdeněk Mansfeld is remembered for fostering connection and resilience in his community until his death in 1945.

Kamil Matoušek

1884–1949 (age 65)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Kamil Matoušek (1884–1949) was a respected judge who served the Czechoslovak legal system for many decades.

Vincenc Mikulenka

1920–1945 (age 25)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Vincenc Mikulenka is remembered for his youthful compassion and earnest desire to support others before his life ended i...

Zdeněk Müller

1901–1941 (age 40)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Zdeněk Müller (1901–1941) lived through the formative years of Czechoslovak independence and the subsequent Nazi occ...

Josef Pavelka

1903–1947 (age 44)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Secretary Josef Pavelka is honored for keeping civic affairs steady with faithful service until his death in 1947.

Ladislav Peták

1878–1946 (age 68)

Vinohrady Cemetery

Ladislav Peták (1878–1946) lived through the major historical transformations that reshaped Central Europe in the 20t...