Alende, Oscar b. July 6, 1909 d. December 21, 1996 Argentine Politician. He was the founder of the Argentina's Partido Intransigente (Intransigent Party) in 1963, and ran for the Argentine Presidency in the 1983 elections. Cementerio de Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cámpora, Héctor José b. March 26, 1909 d. December 19, 1980 President of Argentina (1973). He was also a dentist. Cámpora was President only for 49 days (May 25th - July 13th), then he resigned to convocate new elections, allowing Juan D. Perón to be President for the third time. (Bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Throat cancer Cementerio Norte, San Andrés de Giles, Buenos Aires, Argentina
De Arma, Manuel Jorge b. August 17, 1944 d. April 15, 2001 Politician. Senator of the Province of Buenos Aires (Radical Party). Claiming political persecution, he committed suicide burning himself at the entrance of the Provincia de Buenos Aires Goverment's House. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Libertad, Libertad, Buenos Aires, Argentina Plot: Pasillo Central
Efrom, Paloma 'Blackie' b. December 6, 1912 d. September 21, 1977 Singer, Actress, Journalist, Entertainer. Known as "Blackie", she was one of the milestones of Argentine radio and television. She began her artistic career in 1934 and made his debut in televison in 1952. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio Israelita de Liniers, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Espinosa, Francisco d. February 19, 2001 Renowned Auto Race Driver. Nicknamed "Colo," during his short but successful career, he has the honor to win the 1980 Turismo Carretera Championship (Chevrolet), by far the most popular Argentine motosport category. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Chacabuco, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Galíndez, Victor Emilio b. November 2, 1948 d. October 25, 1980 Boxer. Two-time WBA Light Heavyweight World Champion (12/7/1974 - 9/15/1978 and 4/14/1979- 11/30/1979). He was forced to retire after undergoing surgery to repair two detached retinas. In his retirement, he devoted to become a race car driver (Turismo Carretera category). On October 25, 1980, during a race, his car broke down. When he and his co-driver, Antonio Lizeviche, were waiting for assistence, another car, out of control, ran over both men, killing them instantly. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Moron, Moron, Buenos Aires, Argentina Plot: In front of the main entrance.
Gilli, Gabriela b. January 23, 1945 d. December 29, 1991 Cinema and T.V. Actress. She appeared in several movies and is well remembered for her marriage with the famed actor Rodolfo Bebán. (Bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Suicide Cementerio de Boulogne, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Glucksman, Max b. May 8, 1875 d. October 20, 1946 Argentine record and cinematography industries pioneer. Founder of the famed Odeón Records. At the peak of his career he not only owned the record studios, but also 70 theaters in Argentina. He was also the promoter of Carlos Gardel, Francisco Canaro and many other tango figures. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio Israelita de Liniers, Buenos Aires, Argentina Plot: Tablón 27, sepultura 2 (parte nueva), pasillo central, frente a la entrada.
Gómez, Walter b. December 12, 1927 d. March 4, 2004 Soccer player. Born in Uruguay, reach the success in Argentina playing for the River Plate club. With this team won two championships (1952 and 1953), played 140 times and made 75 goals. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Katz, Jevel b. 1902 d. March 8, 1940 Yiddish Actor and Performer. He was the most popular Yiddish performer in Argentina. Also a composer, he wrote nearly 650 compositions. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio Israelita de Liniers, Buenos Aires, Argentina Plot: Tablón 114, sepultura 37, parte nueva.
Luján Manera, Eduardo b. August 22, 1944 d. August 15, 2000 Soccer Player and Coach. As a player, won the Metropolitano Championship (1967), the Libertadores Cup (1968, 1969 and 1970) and the Intercontinental Cup (1968) all of them playing for the Estudiantes de la Plata club. As a coach, worked for Estudiantes de la Plata and Velez Sarsfield (Argentina) and the Colombian clubs Once Caldas, Millonarios y Deportivo Cali. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio Privado Colonial, Villa Udaondo, Buenos Aires, Argentina Plot: Sector B, sección 4, parcela 40
Marcilla, Eusebio Carmelo b. July 16, 1914 d. March 14, 1953 Auto Race Car Driver. He was one of the most popular drivers of the Argentine Turismo Carretera race car series in the 1940s and 1950s due to his dignity and unselfishness. He made his debut in 1939 and won his first race in 1941. Many times he stopped during the races to help crashed drivers, which earned him the title of "El Caballero del Camino" (The Road´s Gentleman). His refusal to accept Peronist labels on his race car caused him to disappear from the main pages of the newspapers, but...[Read More] (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Junín, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Menem Jr., Carlos b. November 23, 1968 d. March 15, 1995 Rally Driver. Son of the former President of Argentina, Carlos S. Menem. He made his debut in 1987, he achieved 16 wins, 5 of them at international level. (Bio by: 380W) Cause of death: Helicopter crash Cementerio Islámico, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Molina Campos, Florencio b. August 21, 1891 d. November 16, 1959 Famed painter. His main subjects were the pampas and the gauchos. Best remembered for his ilustrations of the "Alpargatas" almanacs and other illustrations for books. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Moreno, Buenos Aires, Argentina Plot: Manzana 8, in front of the Main Entrance.
Namuncurá, Ceferino b. August 26, 1886 d. May 11, 1905 Religious Figure. A religious and pius student who is venerated in Argentina, specially in the northern Patagonia. After starting the priesthood, he parted to Italy in 1904. Pope Pius X received him in September, then Ceferino moved to Turín to continue his religious education. But he got sick in the Italian winter and died of tuberculosis at Rome. In 1924 the rest of the young boy were returned to Argentina. In 1945 was elevated to the Vatican a solicitation for his pontification...[Read More] (Bio by: 380W) Santuario de María Auxiliadora en Fortín Mercedes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Penón, Arturo b. January 15, 1927 d. January 10, 2000 Orchesta leader. He played as first bandoneón at the famed Osvaldo Pugliese´s orchesta for 22 years. He composed the tangos "A un Artista del Pueblo," "Con el Mismo Barro," "Bien de Abajo," "Abrazo Fraternal," "Mi Sueño de Chiquilín" and many others. (Bio by: 380W) Cementerio de Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Perkins, Gastón Carlos b. April 15, 1928 d. April 19, 2006 Car racer. He made his debut in 1952 but gained notoriety in the sixties. He won the Grand Prix of 1963, 64 and 65. In 1969 he ran the Marathon de la Route in Nürburgring along with other 9 pilots. That same year he won the Argentine TC (Touring car/Turismo carretera) championship with the car Liebre III. On February 19, 2006, he was given this car as a gift. (Bio by: Nes Pagani) Cementerio de Chacabuco, Buenos Aires, Argentina