Deaths in the 1960s

Milan Paulík

1955–1968 (age 13)

cemetery in Rišnovce

Viktoria Rybárová

1901–1968 (age 67)

cemetery in Šulekovo

Viktoria Rybárová's unwavering kindness remains treasured by the Šulekovo community.

Štefan Sabol

1926–1968 (age 42)

cemetery in Malá Ida

Ján Sekel

1923–1968 (age 45)

cemetery in Krásna nad Hornádom

Ján Sekel's steady service kept the people of Krásna nad Hornádom feel protected.

Stanislav Sivák

1939–1968 (age 29)

cemetery in Bojnice

Stanislav Sivák (1939–1968) was remembered in Bojnice cemetery.

Miroslav Stachura

1966–1968 (age 2)

cemetery in Kapušany

Miroslav Stachura's tender spirit is lovingly remembered by his Kapušany family.

Dominik Teplan

1908–1968 (age 60)

cemetery in Hul

Dominik Teplan (1908–1968) was laid to rest in Hul cemetery.

Boris Zinovjev

1893–1968 (age 75)

cemetery in Brezová pod Bradlom

Boris Zinovjev is remembered in Brezová pod Bradlom for his calm wisdom and steadfast presence.

Alojz Zsigárdy

1923–1968 (age 45)

cemetery in Topoľníky

Alojz Zsigárdy (1923–1968) was a farmer remembered in Topoľníky cemetery.

Margita Dana Košanová

1953–1968 (age 15)

St. Martin cemetery

Margita Dana Košanová's love of learning continues to inspire those who knew her.

Krastyo Grozev

1883–1962 (age 79)

Vitosha

Krastyo Grozev was a prominent Bulgarian intellectual and cultural figure.

Damyan Gyulov

1886–1962 (age 76)

Rakovski

Damyan Gyulov is honored for his compassionate priesthood and the spiritual guidance he offered his community.

Dimitar Sprostranov

1897–1967 (age 70)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Sprostranov was a celebrated Bulgarian writer and literary figure.

Dimitar Yaranov

1909–1962 (age 53)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Yaranov is remembered for his calm and earnest diplomatic service in advancing Bulgaria's international relation...

Ekaterina Panitsa

1884–1967 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ekaterina Panitsa was a dedicated Bulgarian school teacher and educator.

Elena Karamihaylova

1875–1961 (age 86)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Elena Karamihaylova is remembered for her evocative paintings that reflected Bulgaria’s landscape and spirit.

Yosif Buresh

1883–1966 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Yosif Buresh was a dedicated Bulgarian teacher and educator.

Nikolaj Liliev

1885–1960 (age 75)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikolaj Liliev is honored for his literary contributions that continue to speak to the human experience.

Kimon Georgiev

1882–1969 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Kimon Georgiev was a prominent Bulgarian military officer and leader.

Konstantin Muraviev

1893–1965 (age 72)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Konstantin Muraviev is remembered for his loyal military service and the leadership he offered to his comrades.

Dimitar Dimov

1909–1966 (age 57)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Dimov was a respected Bulgarian writer and literary figure.

Simeon Radev

1879–1967 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Simeon Radev was a respected writer and diplomat who documented Bulgaria’s rise with graceful prose and keen insight.

Dimitar Talev

1898–1966 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Talev was a distinguished Bulgarian writer and cultural figure.

Milan Matov

1875–1962 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Milan Matov was a devoted revolutionary whose courage and dedication advanced the struggle for freedom.

Kosta Tsipushev

1877–1968 (age 91)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Kosta Tsipushev was a devoted Bulgarian school teacher and educator.

Vesselin Hantchev

1919–1966 (age 47)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Vesselin Hantchev was a talented screenwriter whose scripts enriched Bulgarian cinema with warmth and insight.

Svetoslav Minkov

1902–1966 (age 64)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Svetoslav Minkov was an accomplished Bulgarian writer and literary artist.

Venelin Ganev

1880–1966 (age 86)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Venelin Ganev was a principled lawyer whose work helped lay the foundations of modern Bulgarian governance.

Nikolai Masalitinov

1880–1961 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikolai Masalitinov (1880-1961) was a Bulgarian artist born in Yelets, Russia, who became a prominent figure in Bulgaria...

Atanas Saev

1883–1963 (age 80)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Atanas Saev (1883-1963) was a Bulgarian figure from Levski who lived through the turbulent early 20th century in Bulgari...

Vladimir Bashev

1935–1967 (age 32)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Vladimir Bashev (1935-1967) was a Bulgarian from Sofia whose life was cut short at the age of 32.

Georgi Bogdantsaliev

1894–1969 (age 75)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Bogdantsaliev (1894-1969) was a Bulgarian from Kyustendil who lived through both World Wars and the communist era...

Georgi Dobrev

1893–1966 (age 73)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Dobrev (1893-1966) was a Bulgarian from Baykal who witnessed major transformations in Bulgarian society during hi...

Georgi Pophristov

1876–1962 (age 86)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Pophristov (1876-1962) was a Bulgarian from Krstoar who lived through the late Ottoman period and into modern Bul...

Grigor Bakrachev

1878–1963 (age 85)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Grigor Bakrachev (1878-1963) was a Bulgarian from Vissinia who experienced Bulgaria's independence and subsequent develo...

Dechko Mandov

1886–1969 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dechko Mandov (1886-1969) was a Bulgarian who lived through eight decades of dramatic political and social change.

Dimitar Orahovats

1892–1963 (age 71)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Dimitar Orahovats (1892-1963) was a Bulgarian from Lovech who lived through the Balkan Wars, both World Wars, and the co...

Elizaveta Karamihailova

1897–1968 (age 71)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Elizaveta Karamihailova (1897-1968) was a Bulgarian born in Vienna who contributed to Bulgarian society during the 20th ...

Konstantin Kisimov

1897–1965 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Chudomir (Dimitar Chorbadzhiyski)

1890–1967 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Chudomir was a beloved writer whose humorous and affectionate stories captured the soul of Bulgaria.

Georgi Manev

1884–1965 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikolai Stojanov

1883–1968 (age 85)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Nikolai Stojanov dedicated his life to nurturing Bulgarian botanical sciences and generations of students.

Spas Dschonew

1927–1966 (age 39)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Mykhailo Parashchuk

1878–1963 (age 85)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Mykhailo Parashchuk shaped Bulgarian architecture with a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation.

Gyoncho Belev

1889–1963 (age 74)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Aleksandar Bozhinov

1878–1968 (age 90)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Aleksandar Bozhinov wrote with empathy for his nation and a voice that carried Bulgarian stories forward.

Alexandar Manov

1875–1968 (age 93)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Anastas Cheshmedzhiev

1879–1962 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Anastas Cheshmedzhiev quietly upheld the values of community and service throughout his life.

Angel Durjanski

1895–1964 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Andon Yurukov

1874–1962 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Andon Yurukov dedicated his career to shaping Bulgarian architecture with thoughtful public spaces.