Today's deaths, obituaries and tributes in Valais

All today's obituaries and death notices, Friday 16 October. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers of the canton of Valais.

Today

· 7 notices
Gérald Fragnière
81 years · 24 September 2026 · Sion, VS ·
Acknowledgement

Remerciements Profondément touchée et émue par les marques d’affection et de sympathie, la famille de Gérald FRAGNIÈRE remercie du fond du cœur tous ceux qui ont, de loin ou de près, pris part à son deuil. Elle vous prie de trouver ici l’expression de sa vive reconnaissance. Un merci particulier : - Au cabinet d’oncologie du Dr. Pierre-François Simand à Sierre - À la Dre Murielle Fumeaux-Salamin à Sion - Aux accompagnants d’Exit - Aux pompes funèbres J. Voeffray & fils à Sion Sion, octobre 2026

69 years · 15 October 2026 · Icogne, VS
Ceremony on Saturday 17 October at 10:30
85 years · 15 October 2026 · Naters, VS
Ceremony on Wednesday 21 October at 10:00
75 years · 9 October 2026 · Leukerbad, VS
Ceremony on Tuesday 20 October at 10:00

Yesterday

· 10 notices
Fernand Zufferey
92 years · 15 September 2026 · Sion, VS ·
Acknowledgement

Remerciements Profondément touchée par les nombreux témoignages de sympathie reçus lors de son décès, la famille de Monsieur Fernand ZUFFEREY 1934 remercie toutes les personnes qui l’ont entourée lors de son deuil. Un merci particulier : - À l’abbé Denis Lamon ; - Au Docteur Pierre Feraud ; - Au personnel des différents hôpitaux du Valais ; - Au personnel de la Maison Saint-François, à Sion ; - Aux pompes funèbres J. Voeffray & fils à Sion. La messe de 30ème sera célébrée en son honneur en l’église du Sacré-Cœur à Sion, le samedi 17 octobre à 17h30. Sion, octobre 2026

78 years · 12 October 2026 · Charrat, Martigny, VS
Private ceremony

Earlier

· 4,270 notices
André Kluser
88 years · 17 September 2026 · Conthey, VS ·
Acknowledgement

Remerciements Profondément touchée et émue par les nombreux témoignages de sympathie et d’affection reçus lors du décès de Monsieur André KLUSER la famille remercie toutes les personnes qui par leur présence, leurs messages et leurs dons se sont associées à sa peine. Un merci tout particulier : -à la Dresse May Monney à Vétroz -au Dr. Gilbert Monney à Vétroz -au personnel du Foyer Haut de Cry à Vétroz -au curé Gérald Voide -aux bénévoles d’ACCOVIMO qui l’ont accompagné -aux pompes funèbres J. Voeffray & fils Vos dons ont été versés à Alzheimer Valais. La messe du souvenir aura lieu à l’église de Conthey le samedi 17 octobre 2026 à 17 h 30. Conthey, octobre 2026

84 years · 13 October 2026 · Orsières, VS
Ceremony on Friday 16 October at 14:30

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    If the death occurs at home, immediately contact the family doctor or the 144 emergency service for the official confirmation of death and the issuance of the medical certificate (essential for all further steps).

  2. 2. Choose a funeral home

    Organise transport and the first wishes of the deceased.

  3. 3. Inform loved ones and the potential employer

    Before any public announcement, it is essential to personally inform the family, close friends, and any potential employer of the deceased.

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Latest funeral notices in the Canton of Valais

Below are the most recent obituaries published in key municipalities of the canton, such as Sion, Martigny, Monthey, Sierre and Brig.

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