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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.

Robert Heuberger

1922–2021 (age 99)

Rosenberg cemetery

Robert K.

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.

Felix Loetscher

1934–2021 (age 87)

Rosenberg cemetery

Felix Loetscher was an architect whose designs contributed significantly to contemporary architectural practice.

Alex Freihart

1933–2020 (age 87)

Rosenberg cemetery

Actor Alex Freihart was celebrated for his heartfelt performances and enduring stage presence.

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.

Herbert Lengeler

1931–2021 (age 90)

Cemetery of Commugny

Herbert Lengeler was an experimental physicist whose research advanced scientific knowledge and understanding.

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.

Peter Arbenz

1937–2023 (age 86)

Friedhof Seen

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.

Paul Hänni

1927–2020 (age 93)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Paul Hänni (18 September 1927 – 19 December 2020) was a Swiss wrestler.

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

Othmar Werder

1934–2020 (age 86)

Friedhof Seen

Othmar Werder was a dedicated Swiss footballer whose steady presence on the field inspired teammates and supporters alik...

René Meyer

1932–2022 (age 90)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Heiri Vogt

1941–2021 (age 80)

Friedhof Oberwinterthur

Heiri Vogt devoted decades of service to public life, earning respect for his thoughtful leadership in Swiss politics.

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...

Laurent Dominicé

1929–2021 (age 92)

Cemetery of Genthod

Laurent Dominicé was a Swiss resident who lived for 92 years before being buried at the Cemetery of Genthod in 2021.

Sárolta Izabella Habsburg-Lothringen, Princess of Hungary

1940–2020 (age 80)

Cemetery of Collonge-Bellerive

Sárolta Izabella Habsburg-Lothringen was a Hungarian princess born in Budapest in 1940 who lived until 2020 and was bur...

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...

Christian Dominicé

1931–2021 (age 90)

Cemetery of Genthod

Christian Dominicé was a Geneva-born Swiss resident who lived for 90 years before being buried at the Cemetery of Genth...

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.

Joannes-Baptista Vanden Berghe

1752–1815 (age 63)

Stekene

Joannes-Baptista Vanden Berghe was a devoted priest whose pastoral care sustained the faithful of Stekene through many s...