Deaths in the 2010s
23,000+ memorials
Jakob Tabacznik
1915–2011 (age 96)
Rosenberg cemetery
Alfred Hug
1934–2014 (age 80)
Rosenberg cemetery
Association football player Alfred Hug inspired teammates and fans through his commitment to the game.
Reinhard Stahel
1944–2016 (age 72)
Rosenberg cemetery
Politician Reinhard Stahel was respected for steady leadership and community-minded public service.
Lucie Tanner
1920–2017 (age 97)
Rosenberg cemetery
Rudolf Friedrich
1923–2013 (age 90)
Rosenberg cemetery
Aida Stucki
1921–2011 (age 90)
Rosenberg cemetery
Karl Meli
1938–2012 (age 74)
Rosenberg cemetery
Gottfried Egg
1921–2010 (age 89)
Rosenberg cemetery
Handball player Gottfried Egg is remembered for his athletic skill and dedication to nurturing young talent.
Hans Rudolf Christen
1924–2011 (age 87)
Rosenberg cemetery
Hans Rudolf Christen was an adjunct professor and educator whose career spanned decades of academic service.
Oscar Fritschi
1939–2016 (age 77)
Rosenberg cemetery
Politician Oscar Fritschi upheld integrity and attentive service throughout his career.
Reto Parolari
1952–2019 (age 67)
Rosenberg cemetery
Reto Parolari was a composer whose musical works contributed significantly to contemporary classical music.
Rolf Bänninger
1938–2017 (age 79)
Rosenberg cemetery
Merchant Rolf Bänninger was known for his integrity and nurturing support of local commerce.
Willi Gohl
1925–2010 (age 85)
Rosenberg cemetery
Willi Gohl was a composer whose musical works reflected deep artistic commitment and innovation.
Serge Ehrensperger
1935–2013 (age 78)
Rosenberg cemetery
Writer Serge Ehrensperger inspired readers with insightful prose and a love of literature.
Emma Ott
1907–2011 (age 104)
Rosenberg cemetery
Emma Ott was a dedicated nurse whose career spanned nearly a century of compassionate healthcare service.
Hans Wehrli-Frei
1927–2011 (age 84)
Rosenberg cemetery
Bendicht Fivian
1940–2019 (age 79)
Rosenberg cemetery
Artist Bendicht Fivian was known for his evocative use of light and gentle portrayals of the Swiss landscape.
Markus Braun
1950–2014 (age 64)
Rosenberg cemetery
Markus Braun was a composer whose innovative musical works contributed substantially to contemporary classical compositi...
Edwin Nievergelt
1917–2010 (age 93)
Rosenberg cemetery
Composer Edwin Nievergelt cherished the expressive power of melody and left behind a rich musical legacy.
Urs Widmer
1927–2018 (age 91)
Rosenberg cemetery
Urs Widmer was an engineer whose technical expertise and innovation advanced engineering practice.
Steve Lee
1963–2010 (age 47)
cimitero di Porza
Peter Schellenbaum
1939–2018 (age 79)
Minusio Cemetery
Peter Schellenbaum was a writer whose literary works explored profound themes of human experience.
Donat Wentzel
1934–2013 (age 79)
Ascona cemetery
Jean-Louis Mory
1949–2013 (age 64)
Dardagny Cemetery
Jean-Louis Mory was a politician whose public service demonstrated commitment to community welfare.
Joan Sutherland
1926–2010 (age 84)
Cemetery of Clarens
Jerzy Semkow
1928–2014 (age 86)
Pully cemetery
Klaus Knuth
1935–2012 (age 77)
Küsnacht-Hinterriet cemetery
Stage actor Klaus Knuth was lauded for his devoted artistry and powerful theatrical presence.
Dmitri Nabokov
1934–2012 (age 78)
Cemetery of Clarens
Hubert Giraud
1920–2016 (age 96)
Cemetery of Clarens
Gilbert Albert
1930–2019 (age 89)
Cemetery of Carouge
Gilbert Albert (September 20, 1930 – October 1, 2019) was a Swiss jeweler.
Otto Schwarz
1928–2017 (age 89)
Friedhof Halden
Handball player Otto Schwarz was respected for his dedication to the sport and his encouraging presence.
Ernst Gebendinger
1926–2017 (age 91)
Friedhof Oberwinterthur
Hans Bachofner
1931–2012 (age 81)
Friedhof Seen
Robert Zellinger de Balkany
1931–2015 (age 84)
Cemetery of Saint George
Architect Robert Zellinger de Balkany was celebrated for his elegant and human-centered designs.
Jörg Benz
1937–2017 (age 80)
Friedhof Wülflingen
Handball player Jörg Benz inspired teammates with his skillful play and positive energy.
Jean-Claude Favez
1938–2013 (age 75)
Cemetery of Saint George
Kurt Berger
1927–2012 (age 85)
Friedhof Oberwinterthur
Association football player Kurt Berger was respected for his steady leadership and passion for the game.
Attilio Nisoli
1920–2018 (age 98)
Friedhof Wülflingen
Pharmacist Attilio Nisoli was valued for his compassionate care and dedication to wellbeing.
Edgar Leutenegger
1930–2017 (age 87)
Friedhof Oberwinterthur
Heinz Keller
1928–2019 (age 91)
Friedhof Oberwinterthur
Artist Heinz Keller created expressive works that conveyed heartfelt reflections and depth.
Paul Angst
1932–2019 (age 87)
Friedhof Wülflingen
Celia von Bismarck
1971–2010 (age 39)
Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries
Guy Fontanet
1927–2014 (age 87)
Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries
Guy Fontanet guided clients with a steady hand and upheld principles of justice throughout his distinguished legal caree...
Roger de Lageneste
1929–2011 (age 82)
Cemetery of Genthod
Roger de Lageneste was a Swiss resident who lived in Geneva from 1929 to 2011 and was laid to rest in the Cemetery of Ge...
Ferdinand Wutholen
1927–2018 (age 91)
Cemetery of Collonge-Bellerive
Ferdinand Wutholen was an Austrian-born individual who lived from 1927 to 2018 and was buried at the Cemetery of Collong...
Dieter Bührle
1921–2012 (age 91)
Cemetery Rüschlikon
Dieter Bührle was a German-born individual who lived from 1921 to 2012 and was buried at Cemetery Rüschlikon in Switze...
Hortense Anda-Bührle
1926–2014 (age 88)
Cemetery Rüschlikon
Hortense Anda-Bührle was a Zurich-born Swiss resident who lived from 1926 to 2014 and was buried at Cemetery Rüschliko...
Claudio Abbado
1933–2014 (age 81)
Cemetery of the Fex-Crasta chapel
Claudio Abbado was an acclaimed Italian conductor born in Milan in 1933 who passed away in 2014 and was buried in Switze...
Kurt Felix
1941–2012 (age 71)
Ostfriedhof
Kurt Felix was a Swiss television presenter born in Wil in 1941 who passed away in 2012 and was buried at Ostfriedhof.
Jean Boeva
1928–2019 (age 91)
Scheldt
Jean Boeva (1928-2019) was a Belgian-born person from Antwerp who was buried in the Scheldt in France.