Deaths in the 1990s

Roger Apéry

1916–1994 (age 78)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Roger Apéry (French: [apeʁi]; 14 November 1916 – 18 December 1994) was a Greek-French mathematician most remembered ...

Catherine Collard

1947–1993 (age 46)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Catherine Collard was a French pianist of exceptional talent whose performances enriched classical music.

Pierre Castex

1924–1991 (age 67)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Pierre Castex (1924-1991) was a French person from Boulogne-Billancourt who lived during the mid-20th century.

Sven Follin

1911–1997 (age 86)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Sven Follin was a Swedish psychiatrist whose work advanced mental health care and psychiatric treatment.

Victor Fay

1903–1991 (age 88)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Victor Fay will be remembered for his steadfast dedication to public service and the principles he held dear.

Masao Miyamoto

1948–1999 (age 51)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Masao Miyamoto (1948-1999) was a Japanese individual buried in France.

Robert Aron-Brunetière

1915–1994 (age 79)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Robert Aron-Brunetière was a compassionate dermatologist whose care and mentorship left a lasting impression.

Sam-Pierre Kovarski

1907–1991 (age 84)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Sam-Pierre Kovarski was a twentieth-century individual whose life spanned most of the 1900s.

Thomas Lowit

1929–1996 (age 67)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Thomas Lowit will be remembered for his unwavering courage and principled dissent.

Libert Cical

1892–1994 (age 102)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Libert Cical (1892-1994) was a French individual who lived for over a century, witnessing dramatic changes in France.

Harry Ossip Meerson

1910–1991 (age 81)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Harry Ossip Meerson (1910-1991) was a Warsaw-born individual who lived and was buried in France.

Pierre-Emmanuel Musso

1971–1992 (age 21)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Pierre-Emmanuel Musso (1971-1992) was a young French individual from Orléans who died at age 21.

Aimé Fournillier

1928–1993 (age 65)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Aimé Fournillier will be remembered for the joy he brought through inspired culinary craftsmanship.

Jean-Pierre Giovannetti

1905–1992 (age 87)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Jean-Pierre Giovannetti was a French sculptor whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Simone de Tervagne

1911–1992 (age 81)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Simone de Tervagne (1911-1992) was a London-born individual who was buried in France.

Maurice Counod

1899–1996 (age 97)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Maurice Counod (1899-1996) was a French individual who lived through nearly the entire 20th century.

Anne-Marie Gaignon

1946–1998 (age 52)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Anne-Marie Gaignon will be remembered for her luminous paintings that spoke of grace and emotion.

Joseph Amber Barry

1917–1994 (age 77)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Joseph Amber Barry was an American writer whose career spanned much of the twentieth century.

René Vaillot

1905–1994 (age 89)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

René Vaillot will be remembered for his thoughtful writing and the insight he offered through his stories.

Yves Chassin

1938–1994 (age 56)

Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise

Yves Chassin was a French choreographer whose innovative works shaped twentieth-century dance.

David Girard

1959–1990 (age 31)

St. Ouen Communal Cemetery

David Girard will be remembered for his integrity and steady leadership in business.

Jean Desmaison

1931–1991 (age 60)

St. Ouen Communal Cemetery

Jean Desmaison was a French trade unionist dedicated to workers' rights and labor solidarity.

Chota Abachidzé

1915–1995 (age 80)

Leuville Cemetery

Chota Abachidzé will be remembered for her graceful performances and the cultural vitality she shared through dance.

Giorgi Tsereteli

1917–1993 (age 76)

Leuville Cemetery

Giorgi Tsereteli was a Georgian poet whose literary contributions enriched twentieth-century literature.

Mirian Melua

1903–1991 (age 88)

Leuville Cemetery

Opinion journalist Mirian Melua shared insightful perspectives that resonated with readers across generations.

Michel Debré

1912–1996 (age 84)

Amboise Cemetery

Michel Jean-Pierre Debré (French: [miʃɛl dəbʁe]; 15 January 1912 – 2 August 1996) was the first Prime Minister of...

Serge Danot

1931–1990 (age 59)

Nantes (La Bouteillerie) Cemetery

Screenwriter Serge Danot left behind cherished tales that continue to charm audiences.

Achille Clarac

1903–1999 (age 96)

Miséricorde cemetery

Achille Claude Clarac, also known as Claude Clarac (31 August 1903 - 11 January 1999) was a French diplomat and writer.

Georges Ganuchaud

1915–1998 (age 83)

Miséricorde cemetery

Architect Georges Ganuchaud helped design thoughtful, lasting spaces for people's lives.

Augustin Laurent

1896–1990 (age 94)

Cimetière de l'Est

Augustin Laurent was a French politician dedicated to public service and democratic governance.

Olivier Gendebien

1924–1998 (age 74)

cemetery of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Olivier Jean Marie Fernand Gendebien (French pronunciation: [ɔlivje ʒɑ̃dəbjɛ̃]; 12 January 1924 – 2 October 199...

Armand Panigel

1920–1995 (age 75)

cemetery of Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Armand Panigel (15 October 1920 in Bursa, Ottoman Empire – 28 December 1995 in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence aged 75) was a ...

Roger Parment

1919–1992 (age 73)

Cimetière Saint-Sever

Journalist Roger Parment reported with integrity, drawing his community closer through shared understanding.

François Spoerry

1912–1999 (age 87)

église Saint-François d'Assise de Port Grimaud

François Henry Spoerry (28 December 1912 – 11 January 1999) was a French architect, developer, and urban planner who...

Jean Couty

1907–1991 (age 84)

Cemetery of Saint-Rambert

Architect Jean Couty created spaces that respected both people and the land.

Pierre Bérégovoy

1925–1993 (age 68)

Jean-Gautherin cemetery

Pierre Bérégovoy was a French politician who held significant positions in French government.

André Hambourg

1909–1999 (age 90)

Cimetière Sainte-Catherine de Honfleur

The artist André Hambourg (5 May 1909 – 4 December 1999) was a French painter of romantic compositions of Venice, l...

Étienne Blandin

1903–1991 (age 88)

cimetière marin du Rosais

Étienne Blandin was a French painter whose artistic career spanned much of the twentieth century.

Frank Orsaz

1968–1995 (age 27)

cemetery of Les Échets

Employee Frank Orsaz brought steady dedication to every task he embraced.

Jacques Soustelle

1912–1990 (age 78)

Saint-Martin cemetery

Jacques Soustelle was a French writer whose literary works contributed to twentieth-century French culture.

Georgette Soustelle

1909–1999 (age 90)

Saint-Martin cemetery

Ethnologist Georgette Soustelle honored diverse communities through respectful research and storytelling.

Maxime Sommeron

1913–1998 (age 85)

cemetery of Neyron

Maxime Sommeron was a French architect whose career contributed to twentieth-century French architecture and design.

Pierre Cormorèche

1924–1999 (age 75)

Cemetery of Romanèche

Politician Pierre Cormorèche dedicated himself to the well-being of his constituents with steady resolve.

Jacques Mansuy

1905–1993 (age 88)

cemetery of Beynost

Jacques Mansuy was a French military personnel who served his country throughout his career.

Pierre Lacour

1914–1996 (age 82)

cemetery of Neyron

Automobile repair technician Pierre Lacour served his community with practical care and reliability.

Pierre Loizeau

1907–1996 (age 89)

Mas Rillier Cemetery

Pierre Loizeau was a French Catholic priest whose ministry served his community with dedication.

Jean Meiffre

1908–1996 (age 88)

Saint-Martin cemetery

Military personnel Jean Meiffre exemplified service marked by discipline and commitment.

Albert Geoffray

1928–1996 (age 68)

cemetery of Tramoyes

Albert Geoffray was a French politician whose career in public service spanned several decades.

Charles Hernu

1923–1990 (age 67)

Ancien cimetière de Villeurbanne

Charles Hernu guided his community through public service with steady resolve.

René-Adolphe-Marie Duchet

1900–1993 (age 93)

cemetery of Massiac

René-Adolphe-Marie Duchet was a French politician and conservative activist who lived from 1900 to 1993.