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Walter Bonatti Obituary
His editor Baldini Castoldi Dalai said Bonatti, who was also a journalist, died suddenly from an undisclosed illness.
Bonatti was involved in numerous famous climbs in the 1950s and 60s, but the controversy with fellow climbers Achille Compagnoni and Lino Lacedelli over the ascent up Pakistan's K-2 in 1954 went on for years.
It wasn't until 2008 that the Italian Alpine Club confirmed Bonatti's version, declaring that Bonatti and his fellow support climber Amir Mahdi had a decisive and essential role in the success of the 1954 expedition.
Bonatti is survived by his widow, Rossana Podesta.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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Tom Minahan
October 1, 2014
He is what every man should be. The word "was" will never apply to Walter Bonatti. Ciao amico....cin cin............
December 27, 2013
For God is not unrighteous so as to forget your work and the love you showed for his name by ministering and continuing to minister to the holy ones (Hebrews 6:10). Walter will never be forgotten for all the work he did for his "Climbing" community and especially those encouraged and inspired in his care. May God continue to strengthen your family in these “times hard to deal with” (2Tim 3:1), especially without a beloved one such as Walter Bonatti.
Armando Corvini
January 1, 2012
Walter Bonatti great loyal honest alpinist his star will shine in the sky forever!
Armando Corvini Australia
Goodby Walter
Dennis Morrod
September 26, 2011
Walter, a shining light on the scale of human values
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September 20, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
nese onal
September 19, 2011
R.I.P
Douglas Cruickshank
September 19, 2011
For Walter Bonatti
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VENA BERRY
September 17, 2011
My condolences to the Bonatti family and friends. May you find a measure of comfort in that "God is healing the broken-hearted ones; And is binding up their painful spots" - PSALMS 147:3
(James 4:9) . . .Give way to misery and mourn and weep. Let YOUR laughter be turned into mourning, and [YOUR] joy into dejection.
D. Shawn
September 17, 2011
To the Bonatti family, you have my condolence. To want to climb mountains is Universal, but to achieve that ambition left to just a few. Walter did indeed leave behind a heartfelt impact, Matthew 17:20 "...For truly I say to you, If you have faith the size of a mustard grain, you will say to this mountain, 'Transfer from here to there,'and it will transfer, and nothing will be impossible for you."
Walter is well remembered...
C,S
September 17, 2011
Walter lived a full life and he enjoyed himself.May his fond memories bring his family joy.May the God of peace and comfort be with you in the days ahead.Psalms90:9,10.
Marilynn
September 16, 2011
To the Bonatti family. May God bring you peace in your hearts as you reflect on all the wonderful memories you hold so dear and close to you. Know this that you are never alone.- Romans 15:4.
September 16, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Esposito Family
September 15, 2011
A great man who had done great things, may he greet our great creator with a smile from all of us. -
September 15, 2011
"To the Bonatti family. I am truly sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you to endure at this time of grief, please read 2Cor 1:3,4. - Glenda (Al)
christina bonatti
September 15, 2011
rosanna and family. so sorry to hear of walters passing. My papa walters cousin was so proud of the time we spent in colorado with you both...We think of it often...I think of you and pray for you...papa died this month also...this sat the 17 so maybe they are visiting together...christina bonatti
kent van horn
September 14, 2011
RIP Walter I send my condolences to your family I have family roots in Rome someday will visit your resting place peace 2 u and all :) good life
michael cunningham
September 14, 2011
like Hillary,Shipton, Mallory,Tillman and other giants of the ice,
Godspeed.
Beth
September 14, 2011
My condolences to the Bonatti family. May the words found at Job14:13-15 bring you comfort.
September 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Niccolò Scopigno
September 14, 2011
Grazie di tutto Walter!
R Golay
September 14, 2011
To the the family of Walter Bonatti - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.
Lorenzo Ortolani
September 14, 2011
Ciao Walter!
September 14, 2011
My condolences to Mr. Bonatti's family and loved ones. May the God of all comfort be with you.
September 14, 2011
Although Mr. Bonatti did not die "on the mountain", this is still a very nice sentiment that would apply to his energetic lifestyle...."To die on a mountain is special death reserved for those few among us who have the courage to live beyond the normal boundaries. For those who die, not because of the gradual decline of life, but because of the opposite, that their vitality burned so intensly it burst its mortal container". Author Unknown
September 14, 2011
I've observed and read about this remarkable man over the years and he has been and always will be an inspiration to mountaineers all over the world.
Penny Smith Cepull
Orem UT
September 14, 2011
Walter, I know you will enjoy the Heavens as you rest in peace.
Tony Esposito
USA
Becky Pate
September 14, 2011
And now his final & loftiest ascent is achieved. Kiss the angels Walter.
steven stancia
September 14, 2011
R.I.P.
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