Today's deaths, obituaries and tributes in Valais

All today's obituaries and death notices, Wednesday 23 September. Information updated from the leading sources and local newspapers of the canton of Valais.

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Jacky Bétrisey
Jacky Bétrisey
Acknowledgement
83 years · 8 September 2026 · St-Léonard, VS

Profondément touchés par les nombreuses marques de sympathie, d'affection et de réconfort que vous nous avez témoignées lors du départ de Jacky Bétrisey, votre présence, vos paroles et vos gestes d'amitié nous ont été d'un grand soutien et nous ont apporté un précieux réconfort dans ces moments si douloureux. Nous vous remercions de tout cœur, et adressons notre reconnaissance toute particulière : - au personnel et à la direction du home Le Carillon à St-Léonard ; - à l'Administration communale ; - aux docteurs Quentin Dang et Stéphane Oggier ; - à la Société et Confrérie de la Cible ; - à la Fanfare la Léonardine ; - au Chœur des enterrements ; - à l'Abbé David Roduit ; - aux Pompes funèbres J. Voeffray & Fils ; - à toute la famille, proche et éloignée, pour son soutien et sa présence ; - à tous les amis de Jacky et de la famille, pour leurs messages de sympathie et leur aide si précieuse.

Published by J. Voeffray & Fils SA

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What to do in case of death in the canton of Valais?

An interactive checklist to guide you through the first administrative and personal steps.

  1. 1. Contact the doctor

    First 2 hours

    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.

  4. 4. Official notification to the Civil Registry Office

    The death must be officially reported to the Civil Registry Office of the place of death within 48 hours. This procedure is required to obtain burial or cremation permits.

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Frequently asked questions in the canton of Valais

On this page, you can browse the obituaries and funeral notices published in the Canton of Valais. The listings are updated daily and sourced from official records, local funeral homes and family submissions.

Each notice includes key information: name, age, date and place of death, funeral details and, where available, the option to leave a condolence message.

You may search by name or municipality, filter by date or location, or create a personalised alert to receive new obituaries by email.

To view notices published throughout Switzerland, you can visit the national obituary page.

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.

Notices are displayed from newest to oldest and remain accessible after the funeral date, offering a lasting digital record.

How to consult obituaries from the Canton of Valais

This page gathers all funeral notices published in the Canton of Valais, updated daily. If you’re looking for a specific person, you can use the search bar, filter by date of death or select a municipality from the list.

Updates include both new notices and changes related to ceremony details, allowing you to stay informed about funeral publications in your region.

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