Deaths in the 2010s

Björn Böckenförde

1961–2017 (age 56)

Klosters

H. R. Giger

1940–2014 (age 74)

Gruyères

Elisabeth Werner Lachenal

1916–2018 (age 102)

Céligny

Bernard A. Siegfried

1934–2017 (age 83)

Zofingen

A cherished Zofingen resident whose generous spirit strengthened local culture.

Gion Clau Vincenz

1921–2014 (age 93)

Chur

Gertrud Erismann-Peyer

1943–2017 (age 74)

Küsnacht

A dynamic businessperson whose leadership and warmth inspired Küsnacht's entrepreneurs.

Anton Bühler

1922–2013 (age 91)

Berg am Irchel

Alexander Stoffel

1928–2017 (age 89)

Berg

Hans-Jürgen Lang

1929–2017 (age 88)

Oberengstringen

Hans-Jürgen Lang guided generations of students as a university teacher, leaving a lasting mark on Oberengstringen's in...

Willi Traber

1931–2016 (age 85)

Dättlikon

Archduke Felix of Austria

1916–2011 (age 95)

former Benedictine monastery Muri

Archduke Rudolf of Austria

1919–2010 (age 91)

former Benedictine monastery Muri

Claude Goretta

1929–2019 (age 90)

Cemetery of Kings

Claude Goretta (23 June 1929 – 20 February 2019) was a Swiss television producer and film director.

Georges Haldas

1917–2010 (age 93)

Cemetery of Kings

Georges Haldas was a thoughtful writer whose work explored the quiet depths of everyday life.

Halfdan T. Mahler

1923–2016 (age 93)

Cemetery of Kings

André Corboz

1928–2012 (age 84)

Cemetery of Kings

Michel Viala

1933–2013 (age 80)

Cemetery of Kings

Noemí Lapzeson

1940–2018 (age 78)

Cemetery of Kings

Noemi Lia Lapzeson (28 June 1940, Buenos Aires, Argentina – 11 January 2018, Geneva, Switzerland) was an Argentine dan...

Natascha Michéew-Kullberg

1925–2012 (age 87)

Cemetery of Kings

Beatriz Consuelo

1932–2013 (age 81)

Cemetery of Kings

Dominique Catton

1942–2018 (age 76)

Cemetery of Kings

Dominique Catton was an actor whose authentic performances touched theater and film audiences across Switzerland.

Anna Keel

1940–2010 (age 70)

Fluntern Cemetery

Daniel Keel

1930–2011 (age 81)

Fluntern Cemetery

Daniel Keel was a publisher whose discerning eye and generous encouragement helped foster Swiss literary talent.

Walter Siegenthaler

1923–2010 (age 87)

Fluntern Cemetery

Ines Jucker

1922–2013 (age 91)

Fluntern Cemetery

Ines Jucker was an art historian who opened the world of visual culture to many with clarity and warmth.

Pavlos Tzermias

1925–2016 (age 91)

Fluntern Cemetery

Elisabeth Zürrer

1922–2016 (age 94)

Fluntern Cemetery

Elisabeth Zürrer quietly supported her community with kindness and dedication throughout her life.

Jürg Hoigné

1930–2014 (age 84)

Fluntern Cemetery

Jürg Hoigné was a chemist whose scientific rigor and collaborative spirit helped protect the environment for future ge...

Wolfgang Mertz

1930–2015 (age 85)

Fluntern Cemetery

Peter Bohley

1932–2018 (age 86)

Fluntern Cemetery

Peter Bohley was a political economist whose careful scholarship illuminated the connections between policy and social j...

Bruno Stefanini

1924–2018 (age 94)

Grandson Castle

Maria Becker

1920–2012 (age 92)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Urs Widmer

1938–2014 (age 76)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Dietrich Schindler junior

1924–2018 (age 94)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Dietrich Schindler junior was an esteemed judge who served the Swiss legal system with distinction.

Elias Landolt

1926–2013 (age 87)

Cemetery Manegg

Ariane Garbade Lachenal

1921–2011 (age 90)

Cemetery Manegg

Ariane Garbade Lachenal was a notable member of Swiss society whose life reflected dedication and integrity.

Bernhard R.Garbade

1917–2012 (age 95)

Cemetery Manegg

Bernhard R. Garbade is remembered for his gentle presence and quiet care for family and community.

Curt Conzelmann

1919–2017 (age 98)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Curt Conzelmann was a long-lived member of Swiss society who witnessed nearly a century of historical change.

Alfred Kuoni

1914–2012 (age 98)

Enzenbühl cemetery

Alfred Kuoni was a steady, generous presence whose quiet integrity was cherished by many.

Alfred Wyss

1929–2016 (age 87)

Wolfgottesacker

Alfred Wyss was an accomplished art historian whose scholarly work advanced the study of visual arts.

David Josefowitz

1918–2015 (age 97)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

David Josefowitz was a Ukrainian-born Swiss businessman and art collector who lived from 1918 to 2015.

Marga Frefel

1926–2016 (age 90)

Schosshalden cemetery

Marga Frefel was a beloved Swiss pianist who fostered musical excellence through performance and mentorship.

Ruth Fayon

1928–2010 (age 82)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Ruth Fayon was a Czech-born individual who lived in Switzerland from 1928 to 2010.

Ernest Sasson

1932–2016 (age 84)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Ernest Sasson was a Lebanese-born individual who lived from 1932 to 2016 and was buried in Geneva's Jewish cemetery.

Christoph Mangold

1939–2014 (age 75)

Wolfgottesacker

Christoph Mangold was a distinguished writer whose literary works contributed significantly to Swiss culture.

Lukas Burckhardt

1924–2018 (age 94)

Wolfgottesacker

Lukas Burckhardt was a composer who married Swiss tradition with fresh musical daring.

Brigitte Degler-Spengler

1941–2015 (age 74)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Brigitte Degler-Spengler was an esteemed historian whose scholarly work advanced understanding of Swiss and European his...

Faustina Iselin

1915–2010 (age 95)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Faustina Iselin was an artist celebrated for capturing quiet beauty through rich color and thoughtful form.

Fortunatus Schnyder-Rubensohn

1915–2016 (age 101)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Fortunatus Schnyder-Rubensohn was a renowned art historian whose scholarly contributions significantly advanced his fiel...

Rudolf Trachsel

1927–2017 (age 90)

Bremgarten cemetery

Rudolf Trachsel was an engineer whose innovative projects and mentorship strengthened Swiss infrastructure.