Deaths in the 1940s

Otomārs Oškalns

1904–1947 (age 43)

Rainis Cemetery

Pauls Dauge

1869–1946 (age 77)

Rainis Cemetery

Pauls Dauge was a pioneering dentist and advocate for accessible medical care.

Viktor Komarov

1918–1945 (age 27)

Rainis Cemetery

Ernests Feldmanis

1889–1947 (age 58)

Rainis Cemetery

Ernests Feldmanis was a dedicated stage actor whose performances enriched Latvian theatre.

Sudrabu Edžus

1860–1941 (age 81)

Rainis Cemetery

Francisks Varslavāns

1898–1949 (age 51)

Rainis Cemetery

Francisks Varslavāns was a painter whose canvases brought Latvian landscapes and people to vivid life.

Kārlis Dēķens

1866–1942 (age 76)

Rainis Cemetery

Broņislavs Trubiņš

1897–1946 (age 49)

Rainis Cemetery

Broņislavs Trubiņš was a committed politician who strove to guide Latvia with integrity.

Rūdolfs Egle

1889–1947 (age 58)

Rainis Cemetery

Aleksandr Volkov

1917–1944 (age 27)

Vircava

Aleksandr Volkov was a devoted member of the Vircava community whose quiet strength sustained others.

Sergey Lyulin

1915–1944 (age 29)

Tīraine

Piotar Kupryjanaŭ

1926–1944 (age 18)

Nīkrāce

Piotar Kupryjanaŭ was a brave young man whose early devotion to service exemplified Latvia's wartime resilience.

Georgiy Gerasimovitsj Tsjernov

1916–1944 (age 28)

Pampāļi

Valerians Indulēns

1915–1943 (age 28)

Forest Cemetery

Valerians Indulēns was a talented chess player whose strategic grace left a lasting impression.

Alvils Augstkalns

1907–1940 (age 33)

Forest Cemetery

Augusts Muižulis

1893–1941 (age 48)

Forest Cemetery

Augusts Muižulis is remembered as a steady presence in his community who lived through the formative years of Latvia's ...

Frīdrihs Puriņš

1893–1941 (age 48)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Lapiņš

1885–1941 (age 56)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Lapiņš was a writer whose work helped shape Latvian literature in the early 20th century.

Jekab Jureviz

1895–1947 (age 52)

Forest Cemetery

Alberts Kviesis

1881–1944 (age 63)

Forest Cemetery

Alberts Kviesis served Latvia with dignity as a lawyer and president during the republic's early years.

Andrievs Niedra

1871–1942 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Jāzeps Vītols

1863–1948 (age 85)

Forest Cemetery

Composer Jāzeps Vītols left a lasting legacy on Latvian music through composition and education.

Hinrich Schuldt

1901–1944 (age 43)

Forest Cemetery

Embrik Strand

1876–1947 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Entomologist Embrik Strand's prolific taxonomic work advanced the scientific understanding of spiders and insects.

Vilhelms Purvītis

1872–1945 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Константин Константинович Пацев

1893–1944 (age 51)

Nītaure

Konstantin Konstantinovich Patsev gave his life to military service, standing with his comrades through times of upheava...

Voldemārs Veiss

1899–1944 (age 45)

Brothers' Cemetery

Kārlis Zāle

1888–1942 (age 54)

Brothers' Cemetery

Sculptor Kārlis Zāle shaped the Latvian landscape with monumental works that celebrate liberty and cultural life.

Kārlis Goppers

1876–1941 (age 65)

Brothers' Cemetery

Dmitri Smirnov

1882–1944 (age 62)

Pokrov Cemetery

Opera singer Dmitri Smirnov enchanted audiences with a warm, expressive tenor during a career that spanned Russia and La...

Nataliya Konstantinovna Aktseri

1874–1940 (age 66)

Pokrov Cemetery

Ludvigs Bolšteins

1888–1940 (age 52)

Brothers' Cemetery

Military officer Ludvigs Bolšteins was honored for his leadership in the defense of Latvia's independence.

Yuri Lvovich Bur

1887–1949 (age 62)

Pokrov Cemetery

Yury Galich

1877–1940 (age 63)

Pokrov Cemetery

Poet Yury Galich is remembered for lyrical verses that bridged cultural dialogues in Riga.

Anna Grigoryevna Zherebtseva-Andreeva

1868–1944 (age 76)

Pokrov Cemetery

Vasily Klimenko

1868–1941 (age 73)

Pokrov Cemetery

Physician Vasily Klimenko provided steady medical care to his community through turbulent times.

Vladimir Klopotovsky

1883–1944 (age 61)

Pokrov Cemetery

Ernests Osis

1895–1944 (age 49)

Brothers' Cemetery

Military personnel Ernests Osis is remembered for his steadfast service and sacrifice.

Petr Pilʹskiĭ

1879–1941 (age 62)

Pokrov Cemetery

Sergius

1897–1944 (age 47)

Pokrov Cemetery

Eastern Orthodox priest Sergius offered enduring spiritual care to his community.

Sidor Sribny

1916–1944 (age 28)

Brothers' Cemetery

Nadežda Kārkliņa

1878–1943 (age 65)

Pokrov Cemetery

Music educator Nadežda Kārkliņa inspired students with her devotion to the arts.

Otto Cielēns

1897–1941 (age 44)

Brothers' Cemetery

Otto Cielēns was a military officer who served from 1897 until his death in 1941.

Fricis Celmiņš

1896–1940 (age 44)

Brothers' Cemetery

Military officer Fricis Celmiņš is honored for his leadership and dedication in service to his country.

Александр Сухов

1917–1944 (age 27)

Vaiņode

Джунуспей Каипов was a Kazakh who died in 1944 at age 27 and was buried in Batetsky District, Russia.

Zenta Ozola

1923–1942 (age 19)

Brothers' Cemetery

Zenta Ozola is remembered for her grace and steadfast character.

Aleksis Mierlauks

1866–1943 (age 77)

Forest Cemetery

Aleksis Mierlauks was an accomplished actor whose career spanned from the late nineteenth century until his death in 194...

Jānis Rapa

1885–1941 (age 56)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Rapa is remembered for his calm, steady presence and dedication to community.

Jānis Staņislavs Birnbaums

1863–1944 (age 81)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Staņislavs Birnbaums was an artist active from 1863 until his death in 1944.

Kristaps Bahmanis

1867–1942 (age 75)

Forest Cemetery

Politician Kristaps Bahmanis is honored for his thoughtful commitment to public service.