In memory of

Melanie Francesca Kühnis-Garofalo

46 years · 29 September 1979 — 12 August 2026 · Glarnerland, Glarus

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In grosser Trauer, aber auch Dankbarkeit für die glückliche gemeinsame Zeit, nehmen wir Abschied von unserer geliebten herzensguten Ehefrau, Mutter, Tochter, Schwester, Schwiegertochter und Schwägerin Melanie Francesca Kühnis-Garofalo. Nach schwerer Krankheit durftest Du friedlich einschlafen. Du warst unser Mittelpunkt der Welt. Wir vermissen Dich unendlich.

Trauerfamilie

  • Stefan Kühnis mit Juna
  • Lilo Garofalo
  • Katja Garofalo
  • Enrico Garofalo und Hande Selvi
  • Hans Jörg und Gabi Kühnis
  • Patrick Kühnis und Nicole Meier
  • Verwandte, Freundinnen und Freunde

Unser grosser Dank und Respekt gebührt allen Therapeutinnen und Therapeuten, Pflegenden sowie Ärztinnen und Ärzten, die es ermöglicht haben, dass Melanie trotz ihrer Erkrankung noch ein Jahr in Würde zuhause bei ihrer Familie verbringen konnte.

In her memory, donations may be made to

  • Schweizer Stiftung für UNHCR

    CH62 0900 0000 1561 7329 8

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