Deaths in the 1980s

Eva Sámano

1910–1984 (age 74)

Atizapán de Zaragoza Municipality

Amalia González Caballero de Castillo Ledón

1898–1986 (age 88)

Rotonda de las Personas Ilustres

Amalia González Caballero de Castillo Ledón was a pioneering Mexican diplomat who advanced international relations.

Emma Godoy

1918–1989 (age 71)

Rotonda de las Personas Ilustres

Efraín Huertas

1914–1982 (age 68)

Xochitepec Municipality

Efraín Huertas was a Mexican writer whose literary contributions enriched the nation's cultural heritage.

Luis Guízar Barragán

1895–1981 (age 86)

St. James Cathedral, Saltillo

Armando Cuitlahuac Amador Sandoval

1897–1981 (age 84)

Panteón de Dolores

Armando Cuitlahuac Amador Sandoval was a dedicated Mexican diplomat who served his nation in international relations.

Mauricio Garcés

1926–1989 (age 63)

Panteón Francés

Amado Ruiz Sánchez

1929–1984 (age 55)

Rotonda de los Jaliscienses Ilustres

Amado Ruiz Sánchez was a respected Mexican physician dedicated to advancing healthcare and serving his community.

Federico Berrueto Ramón

1900–1980 (age 80)

Rotonda de los Coahuilenses Ilustres

Fanny Cano

1944–1983 (age 39)

Panteón Jardín

Fanny Cano was a talented Mexican actress who contributed to the nation's cinema and entertainment industry.

David Záizar

1928–1982 (age 54)

Panteón Jardín

Maricruz Olivier

1934–1984 (age 50)

Panteón Jardín

Maricruz Olivier was a distinguished Mexican actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

Ofelia Montesco

1936–1983 (age 47)

Panteón Jardín

Viridiana Alatriste

1963–1982 (age 19)

Panteón Jardín

Viridiana Alatriste was a talented Mexican stage actor dedicated to the theatrical arts.

Isabel Blanch

1904–1985 (age 81)

Panteón Jardín

Ana María González

1918–1983 (age 65)

Panteón Jardín

Ana María González was a celebrated Mexican singer whose career defined much of the 20th century.

Magda Haller

1915–1981 (age 66)

Panteón Jardín

Sara García

1892–1980 (age 88)

Spanish Cemetery

Sara García was a distinguished Mexican actress whose career spanned several decades of Mexican cinema.

Selena Royle

1904–1983 (age 79)

Zapopan Cemetery

El Santo

1917–1984 (age 67)

Mausoleos del Ángel

El Santo was an iconic Mexican professional wrestler and actor who revolutionized lucha libre.

Ramón Valdés

1924–1988 (age 64)

Mausoleos del Ángel

La Flaca

1899–1989 (age 90)

Mausoleos del Ángel

La Flaca was a notable Mexican actress and performer in early-to-mid 20th century entertainment.

Frederik Vanmelle

1936–1985 (age 49)

Jardines del Recuerdo

Manuel Buendía

1926–1984 (age 58)

Jardines del Recuerdo

Manuel Buendía was a prominent Mexican lawyer and journalist known for his investigative work.

Carlos Colorado Vera

1934–1986 (age 52)

Jardines del Recuerdo

Bernard Rotger

1986–1986 (age 0)

Jardines del Recuerdo

Bernard Rotger was a pastor dedicated to spiritual ministry and community service.

Antonio Ruiz Galindo

1897–1981 (age 84)

Panteón Francés de San Joaquín

Kálmán Bartalis

1889–1982 (age 93)

Petrópolis

Kálmán Bartalis was a Hungarian-born polo player who made his mark on Brazilian equestrian sports.

Garrincha

1933–1983 (age 50)

Rio de Janeiro

Leon Jucewicz

1902–1984 (age 82)

Porto Alegre

Leon Jucewicz was a speed skater who competed in Porto Alegre during the early twentieth century.

Adelaide Molinari

1938–1985 (age 47)

Pará

José Romão Martenetz

1903–1989 (age 86)

Brazil

José Romão Martenetz was a Catholic priest who dedicated his life to spiritual ministry in Brazil.

Fernando Ramos da Silva

1967–1987 (age 20)

São Paulo

Лесеневич, Владимир Митрофанович

1894–1982 (age 88)

São Paulo

Serafim was a Russian religious figure born in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, Poland in 1894 who died in 1982 and was buried in ...

Tancredo Neves

1910–1985 (age 75)

São João del Rei

Isabel Cristina

1962–1982 (age 20)

Barbacena

Isabel Cristina was a resident of Barbacena whose life spanned two decades.

Elis Regina

1945–1982 (age 37)

Cemitério do Morumbi

Franciscus Pavlovic

1892–1981 (age 89)

Cafelândia

Franciscus Pavlovic was a conservator whose expertise helped preserve cultural heritage in Cafelândia.

Pedro Henrique de Orléans e Bragança

1909–1981 (age 72)

Vassouras

Carlos Carmelo Vasconcellos Motta

1890–1982 (age 92)

Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida

Carlos Carmelo Vasconcellos Motta was a Catholic priest who served at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of...

Jackson do Pandeiro

1919–1982 (age 63)

Caju Cemetery

Henrique Teixeira Lott

1894–1984 (age 90)

Caju Cemetery

Henrique Teixeira Lott was a Brazilian military officer of considerable rank and influence.

Cartola

1908–1980 (age 72)

Caju Cemetery

Paulo Sérgio

1944–1980 (age 36)

Caju Cemetery

Paulo Sérgio was a Brazilian composer whose musical works contributed to the nation's cultural heritage.

Febrônio Índio do Brasil

1895–1984 (age 89)

Caju Cemetery

Pedro Nava

1903–1984 (age 81)

Caju Cemetery

Pedro Nava was a Brazilian physician and writer whose dual careers contributed significantly to the nation's intellectua...

Glauber Rocha

1938–1981 (age 43)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Emílio Garrastazu Médici

1905–1985 (age 80)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Brazilian military officer and former President of Brazil during the military dictatorship era.

Marcelo Caetano

1906–1980 (age 74)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Nara Leão

1942–1989 (age 47)

Cemitério de São João Batista

Iconic Brazilian singer and actress known for her contributions to Bossa Nova and Brazilian popular music.