Deaths in the 2020s
8,500+ memorials
Maurice Rajsfus
1928–2020 (age 92)
Cimetière de Cachan
Maurice Rajsfus (9 April 1928 – 13 June 2020) was a French writer, journalist, historian and anti-establishment milita...
Victor Provenzano
1922–2021 (age 99)
Aimargues Cemetery
Victor Provenzano is remembered as a steadfast pillar of Aimargues, devoted to sharing warmth and preserving community t...
Armand Espelly
1929–2020 (age 91)
Aimargues Cemetery
Armand Espelly was a longtime gardian whose dedication sustained Aimargues' local spirit.
Chantal Mathes
1956–2025 (age 69)
Aimargues Cemetery
Chantal Mathes was a community member whose life was enriched by family and local connections.
Jean Costil
1942–2020 (age 78)
Aimargues Cemetery
Jean Costil devoted decades to shepherding his parish as pastor in Aimargues.
Baptistin Guigue
1931–2021 (age 90)
Aimargues Cemetery
Baptistin Guigue was a community member whose life was rooted in family and local traditions.
Robert Roux
1948–2021 (age 73)
Aimargues Cemetery
Robert Roux will be remembered as a cherished Aimargues resident whose gentle presence enriched the town.
Roland Perrier
1947–2022 (age 75)
Aimargues Cemetery
Roland Perrier preserved the heritage of Aimargues as a passionate local historian.
André Roux
1946–2022 (age 76)
Aimargues Cemetery
André Roux was a community member whose life was enriched by local and family connections.
Antonio Seguí
1934–2022 (age 88)
Cemetery of Arcueil
Antonio Hugo Seguí (Spanish pronunciation: [anˈtonjo seˈɣi]; 11 January 1934 – 26 February 2022) was an Argentine ...
Didier Tassel
1950–2022 (age 72)
Cimetière de Fressain
Didier Tassel is remembered for his thoughtful political service to the people of Fressain.
Guy Brice Parfait Kolélas
1959–2021 (age 62)
Cemetery of Le Bourget
Guy Brice Parfait Kolélas (6 August 1959 – 22 March 2021) was a Congolese politician.
Jacques Béchard
1920–2020 (age 100)
cemetery of Chanay
Jacques Béchard was a cherished figure in Chanay, remembered for his kindness.
Kude Nakachian
1931–2021 (age 90)
Cemetery of Alfortville
Kude Nakachian was a cleric who served his faith community from 1931 to 2021.
Anne Sylvestre
1934–2020 (age 86)
cimetière de Saint-Eusèbe
Anne Sylvestre (French: [an silvɛstʁ], born Anne-Marie Beugras; 20 June 1934 – 30 November 2020) was a French singe...
Roger Devolfe
1923–2022 (age 99)
cemetery of Saint-Maurice-de-Gourdans
Roger Devolfe was a politician who served his community from 1923 to 2022.
René Santhonnax
1922–2021 (age 99)
cemetery of Priay
René Santhonnax was a grocer who served his community from 1922 to 2021.
Geneviève Page
1927–2025 (age 98)
cimetière de Megève
Geneviève Bonjean (13 December 1927 – 14 February 2025), known professionally as Geneviève Page (French pronunciatio...
Bernard Pivot
1935–2024 (age 89)
cimetière de Quincié-en-Beaujolais
Bernard Pivot (French: [bɛʁnaʁ pivo]; 5 May 1935 – 6 May 2024) was a French journalist, interviewer and host of cul...
Paul E. Tapponnier
1947–2023 (age 76)
Cimetière de Loverchy
Paul Tapponnier (6 January 1947 – 24 December 2023) was a French geologist, specializing in plate tectonics and crusta...
Louis Mexandeau
1931–2023 (age 92)
cimetière de Saint-Gingolph
Louis Mexandeau (6 July 1931 – 14 August 2023) was a French politician.
Valérie André
1922–2025 (age 103)
Cemetery of Issy-les-Moulineaux
Valérie André (French pronunciation: [valeʁi ɑ̃dʁe] ; 21 April 1922 – 21 January 2025) was a neurosurgeon, aviat...
Louis Vacheron
1927–2020 (age 93)
cimetière de Quincié-en-Beaujolais
Louis Vacheron was a politician who served his community from 1927 to 2020.
Guillaume Bigourdan
1978–2023 (age 45)
cimetière de Neuville-sur-Saône
Guillaume Bigourdan was a devoted beekeeper who championed sustainable apiculture practices.
Suzy Delair
1917–2020 (age 103)
Cimetière ancien d'Asnières-sur-Seine
Suzy Delair (born Suzette Pierrette Delaire; December 31, 1917 – March 15, 2020) was a French actress, dancer, singer,...
Arnold Sowinski
1931–2020 (age 89)
cimetière du Sud de Liévin
Arnold Sowinski (17 March 1931 – 2 April 2020) was a French footballer who played with RC Lens.
Claude Bolling
1930–2020 (age 90)
Cemetery of Garches
Claude Bolling (10 April 1930 – 29 December 2020) was a French jazz pianist, composer, arranger, and occasional actor.
Niels Arestrup
1949–2024 (age 75)
cimetière de Ville-d'Avray
Niels Arestrup (French pronunciation: [nils aʁestʁyp]; 8 February 1949 – 1 December 2024) was a French-Danish actor,...
Jacques Brunhes
1934–2020 (age 86)
Gennevilliers cemetery
Jacques Brunhes (7 October 1934 – 30 September 2020) was a French politician.
Patrick Poivey
1948–2020 (age 72)
Cimetière de Chaville
Patrick Poivey (18 February 1948 – 16 June 2020) was a French actor.
Bertrand de Beaurepaire
1936–2023 (age 87)
Cimetière des Bulvis
Bertrand de Beaurepaire was a dignified presence known for warmth and generosity.
Tonton David
1967–2021 (age 54)
Ancien cimetière de Champigny-sur-Marne
David Grammont (12 October 1967 – 16 February 2021), better known under his stage name Tonton David was a French Regga...
Claire Etcherelli
1931–2023 (age 92)
cimetière communal de Pantin
Claire Etcherelli (11 January 1934 – 5 March 2023) was a French novelist.
Osanne
1934–2020 (age 86)
Cemetery of Joinville-le-Pont
Osanne was an accomplished painter whose artistic works contributed to French cultural heritage.
Liliane Marchais
1935–2020 (age 85)
Ancien cimetière de Champigny-sur-Marne
Liliane Marchais was a dedicated political activist whose commitment to social justice left a lasting impact.
Werenoi
1994–2025 (age 31)
cimetière nouveau de Montreuil (Seine-Saint-Denis)
Jérémy Bana Owona (French pronunciation: [ʒeʁemi bana owɔna]; 30 January 1994 – 17 May 2025), known professionall...
Michel Niel
1938–2023 (age 85)
Cemetery of Créteil
Michel Niel was a distinguished legal scholar whose academic contributions advanced legal knowledge and practice.
Renée Simonot
1911–2021 (age 110)
cemetery of Seine-Port
Jeanne Renée Deneuve (French pronunciation: [ʒan ʁəne dənœv]; 10 September 1911 – 11 July 2021), known professio...
Françoise Jeanne Mazocco
1950–2022 (age 72)
Cemetery of Samois-sur-Seine
Françoise Jeanne Mazocco will be remembered for the calm, generous spirit she offered to family and friends.
Marguerite Aucouturier
1932–2020 (age 88)
Cemetery of Ris-Orangis
Marguerite Derrida (née Aucouturier; 7 July 1932 – 21 March 2020) was a Czech-born French psychoanalyst.
François Joxe
1940–2020 (age 80)
Cimetière urbain de Pau
François Joxe was a dedicated actor remembered for his soulful performances and steady presence in French theatre and c...
Robert Hossein
1927–2020 (age 93)
Cemetery of Vittel
Robert Hossein (30 December 1927 – 31 December 2020) was a French film actor, director, and writer.
Marc Bourguin
1961–2023 (age 62)
cimetière Saint-Baudile
Marc Bourguin was remembered as a devoted individual whose steady influence enriched the lives of those around him.
Henri Teissier
1920–2022 (age 102)
cimetière Saint-Baudile
Henri Teissier (1920–2022) was a French centenarian.
Annie Cordy
1928–2020 (age 92)
Abadie Cemetery
Léonie Juliana, Baroness Cooreman (16 June 1928 – 4 September 2020), also known by her stage name Annie Cordy, was a ...
Joseph Pérez
1931–2020 (age 89)
Talence Communal Cemetery Extension
Joseph Pérez (14 January 1931 – 8 October 2020) was a French historian specializing in Spanish history.
Jean-Louis Trintignant
1930–2022 (age 92)
cimetière du Pont-de-Justice
Jean-Louis Xavier Trintignant (French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ lwi tʁɛ̃tiɲɑ̃]; 11 December 1930 – 17 June 2022) wa...
Tchéky Karyo
1953–2025 (age 72)
cimetière de Concarneau
Tchéky Karyo (French: [tʃeki kɑʁjo]; born Baruh Djaki Karyo; 4 October 1953 – 31 October 2025) was a Turkish-born ...
Pierre Vernier
1931–2024 (age 93)
cimetière de Roquebrune
Pierre Louis Rayer (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ vɛʁnje]; 25 May 1931 – 9 October 2024), known by his stage name Pi...
Louis Le Pensec
1937–2024 (age 87)
cimetière de Mellac
Louis Le Pensec (8 January 1937 – 10 January 2024) was a French politician.