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Hans R. Pruppacher

1930–2020 (age 90)

Fluntern Cemetery

Hans R. Pruppacher was a renowned physicist specializing in atmospheric science and cloud physics.

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.

Nessim Gaon

1922–2022 (age 100)

Jewish cemetery of Veyrier

Nessim Gaon was a Sudanese-born Swiss-Israeli businessman and philanthropist known for his international trade ventures ...

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.

Ernst Beyeler

1921–2010 (age 89)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Irène Schweizer

1941–2024 (age 83)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Irène Schweizer was a pioneering pianist whose bold improvisations and advocacy reshaped modern jazz.

Laszlo Földy

1934–2015 (age 81)

Friedhof am Hörnli

Emilie Lieberherr

1924–2011 (age 87)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ruth Schweikert

1964–2023 (age 59)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Ruth Schweikert (15 July 1964 – 4 June 2023) was a Swiss writer.

Werner Morlang

1949–2015 (age 66)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Werner Morlang was a translator celebrated for his nuanced rendering of global voices into German.

Urs Heim

1924–2013 (age 89)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Urs Heim was a dedicated physician whose medical practice served his community with compassion and skill.

Ruth Handschin

1949–2020 (age 71)

Cemetery Nordheim

Ruth Handschin was a painter whose luminous work invited contemplation of memory and light.

Hermine Rutishauser

1920–2015 (age 95)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Hermine Rutishauser (1920–2015) was a valued member of her community.

Küngolt Heim-Aebli

1923–2014 (age 91)

Cemetery Sihlfeld

Küngolt Heim-Aebli was a columnist whose thoughtful voice guided readers through the complexities of Swiss life.

Silvia Reize

1948–2012 (age 64)

Wolfgottesacker

Silvia Reize (1948–2012) was an accomplished stage actor.

Thomas Gelzer

1926–2010 (age 84)

Wolfgottesacker

Thomas Gelzer was a university teacher who inspired students with rigorous thought and compassionate mentorship.

Frank Vischer

1923–2015 (age 92)

Wolfgottesacker

Frank Vischer (1923–2015) was a dedicated lawyer.

Andreas Gerwig

1928–2014 (age 86)

Wolfgottesacker

Andreas Gerwig was a respected lawyer whose steady advocacy and mentorship reflected a lifelong dedication to justice.

Ursula Holliger

1937–2014 (age 77)

Wolfgottesacker

Tadeus Pfeifer

1949–2010 (age 61)

Wolfgottesacker

Tadeus Pfeifer was a thoughtful writer whose work offered contemplative insights into life and humanity.

Annemarie Burckhardt

1930–2012 (age 82)

Wolfgottesacker

Annemarie Burckhardt (1930–2012) was a gifted artist.

Max Ruh

1938–2013 (age 75)

Forest cemetery (cemetery grounds and funeral parlour)

Max Ruh was a historian whose thoughtful scholarship and mentorship deepened understanding of the past.

Gerold Meier

1923–2018 (age 95)

Forest cemetery (cemetery grounds and funeral parlour)

Gerold Meier (1923–2018) was a committed politician.

Han Suyin

1916–2012 (age 96)

Bois-de-Vaux Cemetery

Stephen Zuellig

1917–2017 (age 100)

Meienberg Castle with farm buildings and park

Stephen Zuellig (1917–2017) was a distinguished economist.

Stephanie Glaser

1920–2011 (age 91)

Cemetery Witikon

Bruno Ganz

1941–2019 (age 78)

Rehalp Cemetery

Bruno Ganz (Swiss Standard German: [ˈbruːnoː ˈɡants] ; 22 March 1941 – 16 February 2019) was a Swiss actor whose ...

Erika Streit

1910–2011 (age 101)

Kilchberg cemetery

Erika Streit was a graphic designer recognized for her thoughtful, expressive visual work.

Richard Sprüngli

1916–2013 (age 97)

Kilchberg cemetery

Richard Sprüngli (1916–2013) was a successful entrepreneur.

Adolf Lüchinger

1928–2020 (age 92)

Cemetery Hönggerberg

Adolf Lüchinger was a judge known for his principled decisions and compassionate leadership in the courtroom.

Klaus Itten

1944–2023 (age 79)

Cemetery Hönggerberg

Klaus Itten (1944–2023) was a distinguished professor.

Max Knecht

1929–2016 (age 87)

Friedhof Brunnenwiese Wettingen

Max Knecht was a politician remembered for his thoughtful advocacy and mentorship to future leaders.