Deaths in the 2010s

István Jakab

1928–2013 (age 85)

Komárno

István Jakab was a talented Slovak writer whose literary works enriched Slovak cultural expression.

Maria Maltsovska

1951–2010 (age 59)

Ruský Potok

Maria Maltsovska was a gifted writer whose words celebrated the heritage of Ruský Potok.

József Mács

1931–2017 (age 86)

Bátka

József Mács was a thoughtful writer whose work reflected the spirit of Bátka.

Květa Fialová

1929–2017 (age 88)

Lazisko

Imre Nagy

1933–2013 (age 80)

Danube

Imre Nagy was a Hungarian-born individual who lived in Germany and whose ashes were scattered in the Danube River.

Štefan Tóth

1938–2014 (age 76)

Košice

Štefan Tóth was a dedicated football player who brought pride to Košice on and off the pitch.

Jozef Marušin

1933–2018 (age 85)

Žilina

Jozef Marušin was a dedicated coach whose work advanced Slovak athletics and sports development.

Karol Košúth

1931–2010 (age 79)

Prešov

Karol Košúth was a pioneering football player who helped shape Prešov's sporting tradition.

Ivan Benko

1934–2010 (age 76)

Bratislava

Ivan Benko was a Slovak association football player from Bratislava.

Zsigmond Bödők

1957–2010 (age 53)

Veľké Blahovo

Zsigmond Bödők was a Hungarian astronomer from Veľké Blahovo.

Michal Kováč

1930–2016 (age 86)

Saint Andrew's Cemetery

Michal Kováč (1930-2016) was a Slovak politician who served as the first President of Slovakia from 1993 to 1998 follo...

Juraj Payer

1930–2011 (age 81)

Saint Andrew's Cemetery

Juraj Payer (1930-2011) was a Slovak figure whose life spanned eight decades in 20th and 21st century Slovakia.

Koloman Leššo

1942–2013 (age 71)

Slávičie údolie cemetery

Koloman Leššo (1942-2013) was a Slovak individual from Sabinov who lived through the communist and post-communist eras...

Ivan Abadjiev

1932–2017 (age 85)

Sofia

Vaklush Tolev

1923–2013 (age 90)

Sofia

Simeon

1926–2016 (age 90)

Monastery of Saint John of Rila

Priest whose gentle devotion guided pilgrims at the Monastery of Saint John of Rila.

Dimitar Mazneykov

1926–2011 (age 85)

Petrich

Dimitar Mazneykov was a dedicated Bulgarian politician from Petrich who served his community with commitment.

Ivan Tomov

1984–2019 (age 35)

Ruse

Mountaineer whose courage inspired young climbers.

Gabriel Aleksiev

1929–2017 (age 88)

Rakovski

Gabriel Aleksiev was a respected Bulgarian theologian whose scholarly work contributed to the nation's religious and int...

Nadya Nedelina

1916–2012 (age 96)

Sliven

Cherished Sliven resident who lived with resilience and warmth.

Anton Kuznetsov

1987–2014 (age 27)

Nikopol

Anton Kuznetsov was a military personnel from Nikopol who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his nation.

Andreï Asmolov

1973–2015 (age 42)

Nikopol

Soldier whose steadfast service and courage were deeply respected.

Dmytro Kulykov

1979–2015 (age 36)

Nikopol

Dmytro Kulykov was a military personnel from Nikopol who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to his nation.

Логвиненко Василий Васильевич

1978–2014 (age 36)

Nikopol

Military personnel from Nikopol who stood as an example of steadfast service and quiet bravery.

Остроушко Денис Валерьевич

1989–2014 (age 25)

Nikopol

Денис Валерьевич Остроушко was a military personnel from Nikopol who made the ultimate sacrifice...

Троценко Максим Николаевич

1985–2014 (age 29)

Nikopol

Committed military personnel from Nikopol remembered for his loyalty and strength of character.

Сергей Алексеевич Иволга

1969–2015 (age 46)

Nikopol

Сергей Алексеевич Иволга was a military personnel from Nikopol who made the ultimate sacrifice in ...

Mykola Haiduk

1974–2017 (age 43)

Nikopol

Military personnel from Nikopol whose selflessness and sense of duty continue to inspire.

Maxim of Bulgaria

1914–2012 (age 98)

Troyan Monastery

Ibrahim Yalamov

1934–2019 (age 85)

Gradishte

Ibrahim Yalamov was a respected Bulgarian scientist whose research contributions advanced knowledge in his field.

Iliya Bruchev

1934–2019 (age 85)

Slaveyno

Anton Popov

1928–2016 (age 88)

Sugarevo

Journalist who chronicled the lives of others with empathy and a steadfast pursuit of truth.

Bogdan Tomalevski

1924–2012 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Architect whose thoughtful designs brought harmony to the built environment.

Boris Krumov

1923–2015 (age 92)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Botyo Tachkov

1924–2012 (age 88)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Economist remembered for his thoughtful analysis and commitment to the common good.

Boyan Ivanov

1943–2012 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Vasa Gancheva

1946–2011 (age 65)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Actor whose heartfelt performances moved audiences and illuminated the stage.

Vassil Popov

1934–2015 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Ventseslav Kisyov

1946–2014 (age 68)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Actor celebrated for his sincerity on stage and his dedication to the craft.

Georgi Bakalov

1943–2012 (age 69)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Georgi Stoi︠a︡nov-Bigor

1924–2014 (age 90)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Writer remembered for crafting stories that blend historical depth with personal insight.

Dimi Panitsa

1930–2011 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Doncho Tsonchev

1933–2010 (age 77)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Renowned screenwriter Doncho Tsonchev enriched Bulgarian cinema with his enduring stories.

Ibro Lolov

1932–2015 (age 83)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Musician Ibro Lolov shared his devoted artistry to uplift Bulgarian musical culture.

Ivan Balsamadzhiev

1953–2010 (age 57)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Irina Aktasheva

1931–2018 (age 87)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Screenwriter Irina Aktasheva crafted sensitive tales that enriched Bulgarian cinema.

Kosta Kolev

1921–2010 (age 89)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Composer Kosta Kolev harmonized tradition and emotion in his celebrated works.

Krastyo Manchev

1926–2019 (age 93)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Lilyana Mihaylova

1939–2010 (age 71)

Central Sofia Cemetery

Screenwriter Lilyana Mihaylova brought depth and compassion to her cinematic storytelling.

Boris Karadimchev

1933–2014 (age 81)

Central Sofia Cemetery