Deaths in the 1960s

Jakob Mikiver

1881–1964 (age 83)

Loksa cemetery

Arnold Mikiver

1896–1968 (age 72)

Loksa cemetery

Juhan Karma

1889–1968 (age 79)

Palamuse Cemetery

Rauls Šnore

1901–1962 (age 61)

Forest Cemetery

A committed scientist whose curiosity inspired students and colleagues alike.

Helēna Tangijeva-Birzniece

1907–1965 (age 58)

Forest Cemetery

Pauls Sakss

1878–1966 (age 88)

Forest Cemetery

A beloved singer whose voice celebrated the enduring richness of Latvian song.

Kārlis Krūmiņš

1890–1966 (age 76)

Forest Cemetery

Emma Ezeriņa

1898–1967 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery

A stage actor whose sincere performances touched the hearts of audiences.

Arnolds Mīlbrets

1905–1968 (age 63)

Forest Cemetery

Lūcija Zamaiča

1893–1965 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

A writer whose thoughtful prose offered comfort and reflection to her readers.

Valdis Grēvin̦š

1895–1968 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Десмитнек, Иван Иванович

1899–1965 (age 66)

Forest Cemetery

A faithful servant of his community whose steady presence inspired respect.

Ernests Veilands

1885–1963 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Laima Akuratere

1910–1969 (age 59)

Forest Cemetery

A poet whose lyrical voice expressed the courage and grace of her people.

Sergejs Krasnopjorovs

1900–1961 (age 61)

Forest Cemetery

Emīlija Jurevica

1894–1967 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Emīlija Jurevica was a beloved Latvian author whose gentle observations enriched the nation's literary heritage.

Pauls Dāle

1889–1968 (age 79)

Forest Cemetery

Augusts Pētersons

1878–1966 (age 88)

Forest Cemetery

Augusts Pētersons was a devoted physician whose compassionate care left a lasting impression on the community he served...

Augusts Rozītis

1895–1969 (age 74)

Forest Cemetery

Vilis Segliņš

1882–1961 (age 79)

Forest Cemetery

Vilis Segliņš was a pioneering screenwriter whose talent helped shape the narrative artistry of Latvian cinema.

Žanis Katlaps

1907–1968 (age 61)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Būmeisters

1888–1967 (age 79)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Būmeisters was a principled politician whose leadership reflected a steadfast devotion to Latvia's public life.

Marta Skulme

1890–1962 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

Pauls Dzērve

1918–1961 (age 43)

Forest Cemetery

Pauls Dzērve was an economist who consistently sought to align economic insight with the needs of the Latvian people.

Pāvils Glaudāns

1915–1968 (age 53)

Forest Cemetery

Ernests Laumanis

1908–1968 (age 60)

Forest Cemetery

Ernests Laumanis was a respected military officer whose steady leadership supported Latvia through turbulent times.

Arturs Ozols

1912–1964 (age 52)

Forest Cemetery

Rūta Skujiņa

1907–1964 (age 57)

Forest Cemetery

Rūta Skujiņa was a distinguished writer whose reflective prose captured the spirit of her era.

Krišjānis Ancītis

1911–1963 (age 52)

Forest Cemetery

Vilhelms Burkēvics

1894–1967 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Vilhelms Burkēvics was an accomplished engineer whose work built foundations for a stronger Latvia.

Boris Barnet

1902–1965 (age 63)

Forest Cemetery

Vilhelms Munters

1898–1967 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery

Vilhelms Munters was a devoted politician whose diplomatic work guided Latvia through pivotal moments.

Vilis Lācis

1904–1966 (age 62)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Balodis

1881–1965 (age 84)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Balodis was a courageous politician who played a vital role in shaping Latvia's democratic path.

Alfreds Amtmanis-Briedītis

1885–1966 (age 81)

Forest Cemetery

Gustavs Vanags

1891–1965 (age 74)

Forest Cemetery

Latvian chemist Gustavs Vanags is remembered for his rigorous scholarship and mentorship during a time of great change.

Leo Kokle

1924–1964 (age 40)

Forest Cemetery

Pavel Armand

1902–1964 (age 62)

Forest Cemetery

Pavel Armand was a screenwriter whose evocative work contributed to the fabric of Latvian film.

Mikhail Bogdanov

1898–1969 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Marg̓ers Stepermanis

1898–1968 (age 70)

Rainis Cemetery

Historian Marg̓ers Stepermanis preserved Latvia’s past through thoughtful scholarship.

Пётр Звайгзне

1897–1963 (age 66)

Rainis Cemetery

Nikolay Moiseevich Martynchuk (1897-1963) was a Russian from Dubrovytsia buried at Vvedenskoye Cemetery.

Mārtiņš Peniķis

1874–1964 (age 90)

Forest Cemetery

Military officer Mārtiņš Peniķis is remembered for his disciplined leadership during formative years for Latvia’s ...

Vilis Rīdzenieks

1884–1962 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Oto Skulme

1889–1967 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Graphic designer Oto Skulme brought clarity and inventiveness to Latvian visual culture.

Jānis Liepiņš

1894–1964 (age 70)

Forest Cemetery

Uga Skulme

1885–1963 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Painter Uga Skulme is remembered for blending modern sensibility with regional tradition in her evocative work.

Ludvigs Sēja

1885–1962 (age 77)

Forest Cemetery

Voldemārs Valdmanis

1905–1966 (age 61)

Forest Cemetery

Voldemārs Valdmanis brought harmony and clarity to Latvian graphic design across multiple forms.

Indriķis Zeberiņš

1882–1969 (age 87)

Forest Cemetery

Pauls Galenieks

1891–1962 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Teacher Pauls Galenieks is honored for inspiring students through a life dedicated to education.