Deaths in the 2010s

Shawqi Armali

1936–2013 (age 77)

Brussels-Capital Region

Diplomat Shawqi Armali promoted understanding through calm, respectful dialogue across communities.

Phil

1964–2012 (age 48)

Liège

Phil was a comics artist whose creative work contributed to the visual storytelling medium.

Clément Haeyen

1927–2012 (age 85)

Bruges

Walter Thys

1924–2015 (age 91)

Ghent

Walter Thys was a beloved university teacher in Ghent whose quiet dedication shaped generations of students.

Maria Ladenburger

1996–2016 (age 20)

Brussels metropolitan area

Maria Ladenburger was a medical student whose promising future was tragically cut short in 2016.

Yolande Callens

1919–2011 (age 92)

Kortrijk

Yolande Callens was a lifelong resident of Kortrijk who devoted herself to nurturing community and tradition.

Pieter De Leemans

1973–2019 (age 46)

Sint-Niklaas

Pieter De Leemans was a university teacher in Sint-Niklaas who dedicated his career to education and academic excellence...

Len Sassaman

1980–2011 (age 31)

Heverlee

Willy Welvaert

1922–2018 (age 96)

Lochristi

Willy Welvaert was a university teacher in Lochristi who spent his career advancing higher education.

Toots Thielemans

1922–2016 (age 94)

La Hulpe

Berni Collas

1954–2010 (age 56)

Büllingen

Philippe Delaby

1961–2014 (age 53)

Tournai

Philippe Delaby's luminous pencilling brought historic narratives to life, leaving a lasting mark on Belgian comics.

Brahim Abdeslam

1984–2015 (age 31)

Evere

Brahim Abdeslam became known for his role in the 2015 attacks, leaving a legacy of tragic loss and a reminder of the nee...

Jacky Morael

1959–2016 (age 57)

Argenteau

Jacky Morael served Belgian politics with integrity, advocating for social justice and environmental stewardship.

Pierre Deuse

1940–2016 (age 76)

Argenteau

Pierre Deuse was a painter from Argenteau whose artistic vision and technical skill enriched the visual arts.

Régine Krochmal

1920–2012 (age 92)

Ixelles Cemetery

Régine Krochmal was a dedicated midwife whose calm guidance comforted countless families in Ixelles.

Antonio Deinde Fernandez

1936–2015 (age 79)

Ixelles Cemetery

Mariette Beco

1921–2011 (age 90)

Banneux

Mariette Beco is remembered for her role in the Banneux apparitions and her enduring humility.

Paul Ghijsels

1939–2019 (age 80)

Haaltert

Paul Ghijsels was a singer from Haaltert whose voice and musical talent brought joy to audiences.

Eddy Stein

1942–2015 (age 73)

Mont-sur-Marchienne

Eddy Stein was a principled lawyer in Mont-sur-Marchienne whose counsel and mentorship left a lasting imprint.

Godfried Danneels

1933–2019 (age 86)

St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Godfried Maria Jules Danneels (4 June 1933 – 14 March 2019) was a Belgian Catholic prelate who served as Archbishop of...

Irène De Boeck

1922–2019 (age 97)

Mere

Irène De Boeck was a devoted mother whose steady presence uplifted her family and neighbors.

Jean-Pierre de Launoit

1935–2014 (age 79)

Brussels Cemetery

Jean-Pierre de Launoit was a banker from Brussels whose career reflected expertise and commitment to financial excellenc...

Michiel De Roo

1931–2019 (age 88)

Park Abbey

Michiel De Roo was a compassionate physician whose care reached across generations at Park Abbey.

Herman Deridder

1938–2010 (age 72)

Emblem

Herman Deridder was a firefighter who dedicated his career to serving and protecting his community.

Anne-Marie Lizin

1949–2015 (age 66)

Ben-Ahin

Jacques Martin

1921–2010 (age 89)

Céroux-Mousty

Daniel Le Grelle

1922–2018 (age 96)

Berendrecht

Daniel Le Grelle dedicated his life to public service on behalf of Berendrecht residents.

Émile Masson Jr.

1915–2011 (age 96)

Bierset

Jacques Duchesne-Guillemin

1910–2012 (age 102)

Robermont Cemetery

André Schreurs

1927–2010 (age 83)

Robermont Cemetery

André Schreurs was a politician who dedicated his career to public service and community representation.

Pierre Schwarz

1950–2014 (age 64)

Robermont Cemetery

Pierre Schwarz crafted enduring engravings that reflected both technical mastery and thoughtful storytelling.

Fabiola of Belgium

1928–2014 (age 86)

Royal Crypt

René Hausman

1936–2016 (age 80)

Heusy

Eric Antonis

1941–2014 (age 73)

Schoonselhof

Eric Antonis was a politician whose long career in public service reflected his dedication to his constituents.

Berthe Van Hyfte

1921–2015 (age 94)

Schoonselhof

Berthe Van Hyfte enchanted audiences with her operatic voice and generous spirit.

Jan Joris

1927–2011 (age 84)

Schoonselhof

Jan Joris was a conductor whose artistic leadership enriched the classical music community.

Liliane Wouters

1930–2016 (age 86)

Ransart

Wilfried Martens

1936–2013 (age 77)

Campo Santo

Jan Hoet

1936–2014 (age 78)

Campo Santo

Robert Hoozee

1949–2012 (age 63)

Campo Santo

Robert Hoozee preserved cultural treasures with a curator's care and a historian's heart.

Freek Neirynck

1949–2019 (age 70)

Campo Santo

Freek Neirynck was an actor whose performances contributed significantly to the dramatic arts.

Marc Sleen

1922–2016 (age 94)

Campo Santo

Leo De Budt

1919–2010 (age 91)

Campo Santo

Leo De Budt was a comics artist whose creative work contributed to the visual storytelling medium.

Luc De Vos

1962–2014 (age 52)

Campo Santo

Walter Capiau

1937–2018 (age 81)

Campo Santo

Walter Capiau was a radio personality whose broadcasting career brought entertainment and information to audiences.

Luc de Heusch

1927–2012 (age 85)

Verrewinkel Cemetery

Jimmy Duquennoy

1995–2018 (age 23)

Rumillies Churchyard

Jimmy Duquennoy (9 June 1995 – 5 October 2018) was a Belgian cyclist, who rode professionally between 2015 and his dea...

Jean Gillet

1918–2011 (age 93)

Becco

Jean Gillet was a politician whose long career in public service demonstrated his commitment to his community.

Ghislain Hiance

1934–2017 (age 83)

Church of Saint-Pierre

Ghislain Hiance was a politician whose career in public service reflected his dedication to his constituents.