In memoriam - Axel Johann Björnsson

On February 14th, 2022, Axel Björnsson passed away in his home in Vilcabamba, Ecuador at the age of 59, after a long struggle due to a failed surgery. His body was cremated on the 19th of February in Loja, Ecuador, in the presence of his girlfriend, his sister, and oldest daughter. His funeral will take place in July, in the presence of his entire family in his home country, Iceland.

Axel joined Auroville in 2005 and was not only an enthusiastic actor in the Auroville Theatre Group but also a math teacher at Transition School. He left Auroville in the beginning of 2013 for a new adventure in Ecuador, South America. This is where he built up his own business, a restaurant, which quickly became the place to be in town.

Axel was always a joyful and happy person and there are many moments of laughter he will be remembered by.