Deaths in the 1990s
22,000+ memorials
Eugène Berest
1922–1994 (age 72)
Cimetière Saint-Martin de Brest
Eugène Berest (1922–1994) is remembered for his steady civic service and thoughtful leadership.
Robert Doisneau
1912–1994 (age 82)
Cemetery of Raizeux
Robert Doisneau (French: [ʁɔbɛʁ dwano]; 14 April 1912 – 1 April 1994) was a French photographer.
Georges Hourdin
1899–1999 (age 100)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Georges Hourdin (1899–1999) is remembered for his gentle, thoughtful fiction that attended to the inner lives of peopl...
Jean Parédès
1914–1998 (age 84)
Cemetery of Pusignan
Jean Parédès was a French singer who contributed to twentieth-century French musical culture.
Max Papart
1911–1994 (age 83)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Max Papart (1911–1994) is remembered as an illustrator whose bold combinations of color and form inspired many.
Émile Danoën
1920–1999 (age 79)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Émile Danoën was a French journalist who contributed to twentieth-century French media and public discourse.
Djebrail Bahadourian
1907–1991 (age 84)
Guillotière New Cemetery
Djebrail Bahadourian (1907–1991) is remembered for conducting business with integrity and respect for others.
Alain Peyrefitte
1925–1999 (age 74)
Provins (Haute-Ville) Communal Cemetery
Alain Peyrefitte (French: [alɛ̃ pɛʁfit]; 26 August 1925 – 27 November 1999) was a French scholar and politician.
Erté
1892–1990 (age 98)
Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier
Erté (1892–1990) is remembered as a visionary artist whose Art Deco illustrations defined an era.
Marcel Landowski
1915–1999 (age 84)
Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier
Marcel François Paul Landowski (18 February 1915 – 23 December 1999) was a French composer, biographer and arts admin...
Henry Castillou
1921–1994 (age 73)
Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier
Henry Castillou was a dedicated writer whose prose illuminated the beauty of ordinary lives.
Raoul André
1916–1992 (age 76)
Cimetière de l'avenue Pierre-Grenier
Raoul André was a French screenwriter who contributed to mid-twentieth-century French cinema.
Federica Montseny
1905–1994 (age 89)
Cimetière Rapas
Frederica Montseny i Mañé (Catalan: [munˈsɛɲ]; 1905–1994) was a Spanish anarchist and intellectual who was a nota...
Robert Pontillon
1921–1992 (age 71)
cimetière Voltaire de Suresnes
Robert Pontillon was a French politician who served in public office during the twentieth century.
Eugene Graham
1925–1997 (age 72)
Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery
Eugene Graham was a thoughtful mathematician who nurtured both ideas and people.
Patrizio Paganessi
1916–1992 (age 76)
Neuilly-sur-Seine New Communal Cemetery
Patrizio Paganessi was an Italian singer whose career contributed to twentieth-century musical culture.
Jeanne Girard
1926–1995 (age 69)
Cimetière d'Eyguières
Jeanne Girard was a civil servant whose steady devotion uplifted the communities she served.
Jacques Grosman
1926–1993 (age 67)
Cimetière de Fontenay-sous-Bois
Jacques Grosman was a French tailor whose skilled craftsmanship contributed to French textile traditions.
Alain Prieur
1949–1991 (age 42)
Cemetery in Forcalquier
Alain Prieur was a spirited stunt performer who brought bravery and imagination to the screen.
Annik Beauchamps
1940–1995 (age 55)
Longs-Réages cemetery
Annik Beauchamps was a French television presenter who contributed to French broadcasting during the late twentieth cent...
Élie Kakou
1960–1999 (age 39)
Cimetière des Olives
Élie Kakou (born 12 January 1960 in Nabeul– died 10 June 1999; real name Alain Kakou) was a Tunisian-French actor and...
Georges Lamirand
1899–1994 (age 95)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Georges Lamirand was a French engineer whose technical expertise contributed to twentieth-century French industrial deve...
Robert Bertrand
1912–1998 (age 86)
Cemetery of Saint-Gondon
Robert Bertrand was a loyal laborer who honored the value of honest work and friendship.
François Défontaine
1921–1998 (age 77)
Cimetière de Villers-Campeau
François Défontaine was a French politician who served his nation during the post-war period.
Georges Facon
1919–1996 (age 77)
Cimetière de Villers-Campeau
Georges Facon was a principled politician who served his community with heart and clarity.
Paul Mainguy
1908–1997 (age 89)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Paul Mainguy was a French physician whose medical practice contributed to healthcare in France.
Lucien Brunelle
1923–1995 (age 72)
Cimetière de Bourg-la-Reine
Lucien Brunelle was a gentle presence whose kindness left a lasting impression on his community.
Andrei Sinyavsky
1925–1997 (age 72)
Cemetery of Fontenay-aux-Roses
Andrei Donatovich Sinyavsky (Russian: Андре́й Дона́тович Синя́вский; 8 October 1925 – 25 Fe...
Léo Malet
1909–1996 (age 87)
Cemetery of Châtillon
Léo Malet (1909–1996) was a French crime novelist and surrealist.
Colette Darfeuil
1906–1998 (age 92)
Cemetery of Vanves
Colette Darfeuil (born Emma Henriette Augustine Floquet, 7 February 1906 – 15 October 1998) was a French actress whose...
Michel Beaune
1933–1990 (age 57)
Cimetière nord de Clichy
Michel Beaune was a distinguished stage actor whose heartfelt performances inspired many.
Irène de Trébert
1921–1996 (age 75)
cimetière de Vaucresson
Irène de Trebert (1921–1996) was a French singer, dancer and actress.
Jacqueline Delubac
1907–1997 (age 90)
Cemetery of Garches
Jacqueline Delubac (1907–1997) was a French stage and film actress.
Marguerite Muni
1911–1999 (age 88)
Cemetery of Garches
Muni (born Marguerite Muni; 23 June 1929 – 22 August 1999) was a French actress who is best known for her appearances ...
René Cloërec
1911–1995 (age 84)
cimetière de Vaucresson
René Cloërec (Paris, 31 May 1911 – Saint-Cloud, 13 December 1995) was a French composer and conductor.
Madeleine Bloy-Souberbielle
1897–1990 (age 93)
Cimetière de Trivaux
Madeleine Bloy-Souberbielle was a French composer whose works enriched the musical landscape.
Léon Souberbielle
1923–1991 (age 68)
Cimetière de Trivaux
Léon Souberbielle devoted his life to sustaining beloved musical traditions.
Raymond Aquilon
1955–1991 (age 36)
cemetery of Bagneux
Raymond Aquilon was a French actor who performed in theatre and film.
Jean Lobbé
1933–1993 (age 60)
Cimetière nord de Clichy
Jean Lobbé exemplified determination and pride in the boxing ring.
Antoine Pinay
1891–1994 (age 103)
cimetière de Saint-Symphorien-sur-Coise
Antoine Pinay (French: [ɑ̃twan pinɛ]; 30 December 1891 – 13 December 1994) was a French conservative politician who...
Alban Vistel
1905–1994 (age 89)
cimetière de Sainte-Foy-lès-Lyon
Engineer Alban Vistel devoted himself to thoughtful projects that served the wider community.
Gabriel Gauthier
1916–1996 (age 80)
cimetière de Marchampt
Gabriel Gauthier was a French flying ace whose piloting skills and courage were notable.
Marc Gignoux
1914–1991 (age 77)
cimetière d'Écully
Racing driver Marc Gignoux earned respect for his focus and sportsmanship.
Françoise Gignoux
1923–1996 (age 73)
cimetière d'Écully
Françoise Gignoux (22 February 1923 – 24 October 1996) was a French alpine skier who competed in the 1948 Winter Olym...
Fernand Sastre
1923–1998 (age 75)
Cimetière de la Pie
Fernand Sastre (1 October 1923 – 13 June 1998) was a French football official who was President of the French Football...
Zhang Chongren
1907–1998 (age 91)
Cemetery of Nogent-sur-Marne
Zhang Chongren (27 September 1907 – 8 October 1998), also known as Chang Chong-jen, was a Chinese sculptor best rememb...
Paul Touvier
1915–1996 (age 81)
Cemetery of Fresnes
Paul Claude Marie Touvier (French pronunciation: [pɔl tuvje]; 3 April 1915 – 17 July 1996) was a French Nazi collabor...
François Dyrek
1933–1999 (age 66)
Cemetery of L'Haÿ-les-Roses
François Dyrek (16 August 1933 – 17 December 1999) was a French actor.
Denis Johnson
1918–1993 (age 75)
cemetery of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne
Denis Johnson is remembered for his steady support of his community.
Jeanne Fontaine
1897–1994 (age 97)
cimetière du Rousset
Jeanne Fontaine was a French flight attendant who served during the pioneering era of commercial aviation.