Deaths in the 1970s - BurialMap

1901–1977 (age 76)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Ship captain Zeev Hayam guided coastal voyages with a steady hand and steadfast care for his crew.

1903–1973 (age 70)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

L. Chain-Shimoni

1900–1974 (age 74)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Writer L. Chain-Shimoni chronicled the hopes and struggles of their generation with lyrical clarity.

1874–1973 (age 99)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

1901–1971 (age 70)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Microbiologist Willie Hirsch devoted his career to unraveling microbial mysteries and mentoring younger scientists.

1877–1975 (age 98)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Yehoshua Nessyahu

1900–1978 (age 78)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Yehoshua Nessyahu embodied quiet dedication to his community and the land it cherished.

1899–1973 (age 74)

Haifa military Cemetery

Pinchas Shneorson

Kfar Giladi- Tel-Hai Cemetery

Pinchas Shneorson was a steadfast presence among the pioneers of the north, ever ready to help his neighbors.

Zalman Belachovsky

1901–1972 (age 71)

Kfar Giladi- Tel-Hai Cemetery

1906–1973 (age 67)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Architect Theodor Menkes shaped the built environment with thoughtful lines and a lasting respect for place.

1899–1979 (age 80)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Jaʻacov Yaeger

1902–1978 (age 76)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Linguist Jaʻacov Yaeger enriched the understanding of language with patient study and a love for words.

Esther Berlin-Joel

1895–1972 (age 77)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Mordekhai Zer-Kavod

1901–1977 (age 76)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Biblical scholar Mordekhai Zer-Kavod illuminated sacred texts with clarity and deep reverence.

1929–1975 (age 46)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Gitta Avinor was an influential Israeli literary critic whose scholarly contributions enriched the nation's cultural her...

Valentina Arkhipova-Grossmann

1910–1976 (age 66)

Sde Yehoshua (Kfar Samir) cemetery

Ballet dancer Valentina Arkhipova-Grossmann left audiences moved by her grace and dedication.

1906–1979 (age 73)

Zichron Yaacov Cemetery

Yoram Efrati was an accomplished agronomist who played an important role in developing Israeli agricultural science.

1882–1971 (age 89)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Writer Elias Auerbach gave voice to the complex tapestry of his era through honest storytelling.

Moshe Gotel Levin

1880–1976 (age 96)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Moshe Gotel Levin was a notable industrialist whose business endeavors contributed to Israel's economic growth.

Itzchak Shimkin

1905–1977 (age 72)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Itzchak Shimkin guided the early electrical infrastructure of Israel with steady engineering and mentorship.

Śimḥah Nahir

1907–1975 (age 68)

Hof HaCarmel Cemetery

Śimḥah Nahir was a member of the Israeli community during a significant period of national development.

José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín

1891–1975 (age 84)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

José Luis Zorrilla de San Martín was a leading Uruguayan painter whose works celebrated national identity through lyri...

Zelmar Michelini

1924–1976 (age 52)

Central Cemetery of Montevideo

Zelmar Michelini was a Uruguayan politician whose career spanned the mid-20th century.

Antonio María Barbieri

1892–1979 (age 87)

Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and San Felipe and Santiago

Antonio María Barbieri served as a wise and dedicated Catholic shepherd in Uruguay, nurturing faith and social outreach...

Hilda E. Schwarz de O´Donoghue

1886–1970 (age 84)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Hilda E. Schwarz de O'Donoghue was a Uruguayan painter whose artistic work enriched the nation's cultural landscape.

Juan Andrés Dutra

1913–1976 (age 63)

British Cemetery Montevideo

Juan Andrés Dutra was a devoted Uruguayan rower who competed internationally and inspired sportsmanship.

1900–1970 (age 70)

cementerio de la verga

Pedro Cea was a Uruguayan association football coach who contributed to the development of the sport in his nation.

Juana de Ibarbourou

1892–1979 (age 87)

cementerio de la verga

Juana de Ibarbourou, beloved as ‘‘Juana de América,’’ penned lyrical poetry that celebrated nature, love, and f...

1944–1974 (age 30)

cementerio de la verga

Ramón Peré was an Uruguayan whose life spanned the mid-20th century.

Ibero Gutiérrez

1949–1972 (age 23)

cementerio de la verga

Ibero Gutiérrez was a poet whose honest and reflective verse quietly enriched Uruguayan letters.

Ubagésner Cháves Sosa

1938–1976 (age 38)

cementerio de la verga

Ubagésner Cháves Sosa was a Uruguayan laborer whose work contributed to his nation's economy.

1956–1973 (age 17)

cementerio de la verga

Walter Medina was a devoted student remembered for his inquisitive mind and compassionate presence.

Federico Chávez

1881–1978 (age 97)

Recoleta Cemetery, Asuncion

Federico Chávez worked to reinforce Paraguay’s institutions and to foster democratic engagement across the nation.

1896–1973 (age 77)

Recoleta Cemetery, Asuncion

1887–1971 (age 84)

Rezső Velez (1887–1971) was a mechanical engineer from Komárno.

1910–1975 (age 65)

Jozef Fedora's lyrical portrayals of Slovak life still resonate throughout Prievidza.

1924–1972 (age 48)

Emil Kálnay (1924–1972) was an association football player from Topoľčany.

Leonard Mociulschi

1889–1979 (age 90)

Leonard Mociulschi (1889-1979) was a Polish resident from Siminicea who was buried in the Carpathians.

Mikuláš Jordán

1892–1977 (age 85)

Mikuláš Jordán (1892–1977) was a painter from Prešov.

Vojtech Závodský

1904–1977 (age 73)

Vojtech Závodský's leadership helped cultivate Žilina's enduring football traditions.

1894–1970 (age 76)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Janko Alexy (1894–1970) was a Slovak writer buried in Slávičie údolie cemetery.

Emil Boleslav Lukáč

1900–1979 (age 79)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Emil Boleslav Lukáč's prose captured the gentle pulse of Slovak villages.

Viera Husáková

1923–1977 (age 54)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Viera Husáková (1923–1977) was a Slovak translator honored in Slávičie údolie cemetery.

1910–1975 (age 65)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Ján Kostra championed the dignity of everyday stories through his steadfast writing.

1921–1975 (age 54)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Ivan Bukovčan (1921–1975) was a Slovak writer buried in Slávičie údolie cemetery.

1917–1978 (age 61)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Jozef Lacko shaped Slovak architecture through modernist designs that honored local context.

Vladimír Bahna

1914–1977 (age 63)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Vladimír Bahna (1914–1977) was a Slovak screenwriter remembered in Slávičie údolie cemetery.

1897–1972 (age 75)

Štefan Petic celebrated Slovak nature through expressive painting and devoted mentorship.

Ferdinand Čatloš

1895–1972 (age 77)

National Cemetery in Martin

Ferdinand Čatloš was a Slovak politician whose career shaped the political landscape of twentieth-century Slovakia.