Deaths in the 1960s

Hernán Merino

1936–1965 (age 29)

Carabineros de Chile School

Hernán Merino was a Chilean military officer whose service in the Carabineros de Chile was marked by dedication to duty...

Eustachy Sapieha

1881–1963 (age 82)

Nairobi

Tom Mboya

1930–1969 (age 39)

Tom Mboya Mausoleum

Tom Mboya is remembered for his passionate leadership and dedication to Kenya's progress.

Мишка Бабичефф

1908–1964 (age 56)

Ethiopia

Mishka Babicheff was a diplomat who served in Ethiopia during the twentieth century.

František Rouček

1891–1967 (age 76)

Ethiopia

František Rouček, long associated with Ethiopia, is remembered for his enduring presence in its communities.

Sylvia Pankhurst

1882–1960 (age 78)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Sylvia Pankhurst was a British writer and social activist who championed women's rights and social justice through her i...

Menen Asfaw

1891–1962 (age 71)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Empress Menen Asfaw is remembered for her compassionate leadership and devotion to Ethiopia, resting at Holy Trinity Cat...

Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia

1931–1962 (age 31)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Prince Sahle Selassie of Ethiopia was a member of the Ethiopian imperial family who lived during a pivotal period of nat...

Lempi Jääskeläinen

1900–1964 (age 64)

Parikkala

Lempi Jääskeläinen was a Finnish writer of the 20th century.

Herman

1878–1961 (age 83)

Kuopio

Herman (1878–1961) was an Eastern Orthodox priest in Kuopio whose compassionate ministry strengthened his community.

Väinö Myllyrinne

1909–1963 (age 54)

Järvenpää

Väinö Myllyrinne was a Finnish inventor of the 20th century.

August Mäkiniemi

1888–1961 (age 73)

Kemi

August Mäkiniemi was a devoted soldier from Kemi whose steadfast service earned him lasting respect.

Edvard Heikkinen

1890–1966 (age 76)

Nurmes

Edvard Heikkinen was a man of late 19th and mid-20th century Finland.

Marja-Liisa Vartio

1924–1966 (age 42)

Savonlinna

Marja-Liisa Vartio was a gifted writer from Savonlinna whose work continues to inspire readers.

Yrjö Suomalainen

1893–1964 (age 71)

Sääksmäki

Yrjö Suomalainen was a Finnish violinist of the 20th century.

Margit Isa-Maj Klingstedt

1905–1962 (age 57)

Helsinki

Margit Isa-Maj Klingstedt was a beloved Helsinki resident whose presence enriched the capital's civic spirit.

Igumeni Nestor

1887–1967 (age 80)

New Valamo

Igumeni Nestor was a religious leader of the Orthodox Christian tradition.

Unto Mononen

1930–1968 (age 38)

Somero

Unto Mononen was a celebrated composer whose tangos endure in the Finnish musical tradition.

Arvo Korsimo

1901–1969 (age 68)

Sauvo

Sulo A. Teräsvirta

1900–1968 (age 68)

Ekenäs

Sulo A. Teräsvirta (1900-1968) was a Swedish individual who was buried in Ekenäs.

Hannes Kolehmainen

1889–1966 (age 77)

Kulosaari cemetery

Erik Heinrichs

1890–1965 (age 75)

Kulosaari cemetery

Erik Heinrichs was a writer whose craft helped shape Finnish letters.

Hilja Haahti

1874–1966 (age 92)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Olavi Paavolainen

1903–1964 (age 61)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Olavi Paavolainen was a poet whose bold voice enriched Finnish modernism.

Masa Niemi

1914–1960 (age 46)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Onni Okkonen

1886–1962 (age 76)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Onni Okkonen was a writer whose work deepened appreciation for culture.

Martti Hela

1890–1965 (age 75)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Signe Relander

1886–1962 (age 76)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Signe Relander was a politician remembered for her compassionate leadership in Finland's civic life.

Aku Korhonen

1892–1960 (age 68)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Väinö Tanner

1881–1966 (age 85)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Väinö Tanner was a lawyer and statesman admired for his steadfast commitment to justice.

Simo Puupponen

1915–1967 (age 52)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Anna Vyrubova

1884–1964 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Anna Vyrubova served as a trusted lady-in-waiting whose personal devotion shaped her remarkable railway through tumultuo...

Ludowika Jakobsson

1884–1968 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Edwin Linkomies

1894–1963 (age 69)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Edwin Linkomies combined scholarly rigor with steadfast leadership as Finland’s wartime Prime Minister and a respected...

Toivo Mikael Kivimäki

1886–1968 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

J. S. Sirén

1889–1961 (age 72)

Hietaniemi cemetery

J. S. Sirén was an architect whose enduring public buildings gave expression to Finland’s democratic ideals.

Nils-Eric Fougstedt

1910–1961 (age 51)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Sakari Tuomioja

1911–1964 (age 53)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Sakari Tuomioja was a principled lawyer and statesman whose steady leadership helped guide Finland through postwar recon...

Marcus Collin

1882–1966 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Kalervo Kallio

1909–1969 (age 60)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Kalervo Kallio served Finland with a steady political hand, dedicating himself to consensus and civic responsibility.

Tuttu Tarkiainen

1912–1969 (age 57)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Michael Schilkin

1900–1962 (age 62)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Michael Schilkin was a sculptor admired for work that combined Baltic depth with Finnish refinement.

Alli Paasikivi

1879–1960 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Paavo Aaltonen

1919–1962 (age 43)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Paavo Aaltonen was an Olympic gymnast whose elegant performances embodied Finland’s athletic excellence.

Elmer Diktonius

1896–1961 (age 65)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ilmari Krohn

1867–1960 (age 93)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ilmari Krohn studied and composed music with a deep respect for Finnish tradition and scholarly rigor.

Uuno Klami

1900–1961 (age 61)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Verner Weckman

1882–1968 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Verner Weckman was Finland’s first Olympic wrestling champion, a symbol of pioneering athletic spirit.

Väinö Kokkinen

1899–1967 (age 68)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Gustaf Idman

1885–1961 (age 76)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Gustaf Idman was a statesman whose calm leadership and commitment to civic life strengthened Finland’s democracy.