Deaths in the 1970s

Erich Moisar

1915–1977 (age 62)

Metsakalmistu

Physician Erich Moisar dedicated his career to patient care and public health.

Arnold Treiberg

1905–1973 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Arnold Treiberg was an Estonian politician whose public service shaped his nation from 1905 to 1973.

Aleksander Valsiner

1903–1972 (age 69)

Metsakalmistu

Aleksander Valsiner nurtured students with patience and quiet encouragement.

Esko Lepp

1906–1977 (age 71)

Metsakalmistu

Esko Lepp was an Estonian graphic designer whose visual artistry shaped Estonian design from 1906 to 1977.

Vladimir Rea

1891–1974 (age 83)

Metsakalmistu

Vladimir Rea championed workers' rights with steady solidarity.

Reet Lohuaru

1906–1974 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Jaan Luks

1900–1973 (age 73)

Metsakalmistu

Jaan Luks carried the responsibilities of service with discipline and care.

Ilmar Reidi

1921–1976 (age 55)

Metsakalmistu

Edmund Näär

1920–1973 (age 53)

Metsakalmistu

Edmund Näär inspired younger soldiers with calm leadership and shared duty.

Olev Tinn

1920–1971 (age 51)

Metsakalmistu

Paul Varandi

1913–1974 (age 61)

Metsakalmistu

Paul Varandi brought warmth and humanity to the stage.

Stella Ernesaks

1909–1973 (age 64)

Metsakalmistu

Väino Vahtrik

1919–1979 (age 60)

Metsakalmistu

Väino Vahtrik celebrated everyday resilience through his art.

Nikolai Viru

1904–1970 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Alice Ehin

1908–1975 (age 67)

Metsakalmistu

Alice Ehin devoted her career to teaching with kindness and mentorship.

Helgi Muller

1932–1971 (age 39)

Metsakalmistu

Juliana Telman

1901–1970 (age 69)

Metsakalmistu

Juliana Telman served the public with steady conviction.

Erich Tarkpea

1904–1978 (age 74)

Metsakalmistu

Ants Kiilaspea

1909–1974 (age 65)

Metsakalmistu

Ants Kiilaspea lifted choral music with warmth and community spirit.

Aado Velmet

1910–1974 (age 64)

Metsakalmistu

Ottomar Alas

1922–1975 (age 53)

Metsakalmistu

Ottomar Alas shaped public spaces with thoughtful care.

Gunnar Kangro

1913–1975 (age 62)

Old St. John's cemetery

Mart Laga

1936–1977 (age 41)

Old St. John's cemetery

Mart Laga is remembered for his devoted basketball spirit.

Kaljo Kivi

1934–1974 (age 40)

Old St. John's cemetery

Karl Aben

1896–1976 (age 80)

Old St. John's cemetery

Karl Aben is remembered for his steady dedication to military service.

Albrecht Põdrus

1901–1974 (age 73)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Alma Jeets

1896–1979 (age 83)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Alma Jeets is remembered for her compassionate service in politics.

August Mölder

1887–1971 (age 84)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Eduard Anari

1900–1975 (age 75)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Eduard Anari is remembered for his reliable leadership in the military.

Eduard Nukk

1896–1978 (age 82)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Ernst Nurk

1902–1977 (age 75)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Ernst Nurk is remembered for his thoughtful contributions as an engineer.

Friedrich-Alfred Olbrei

1893–1972 (age 79)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Friedrich Uuspõld

1906–1978 (age 72)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Friedrich Uuspõld is remembered for his compassionate clerical care.

Hendrik Pihl

1915–1975 (age 60)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Johannes Arro

1892–1979 (age 87)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Johannes Arro is remembered for his steadfast military service.

Kaljula Teder

1905–1978 (age 73)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Kirill Raudsepp

1892–1978 (age 86)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Kirill Raudsepp is remembered for his courageous military leadership.

Leonhard Voltri

1897–1978 (age 81)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Juhan Laugis

1896–1971 (age 75)

Metsakalmistu

Juhan Laugis is remembered for his principled service as a lawyer.

Juta Olesk

1907–1970 (age 63)

Metsakalmistu

Juta Schütz

1940–1979 (age 39)

Metsakalmistu

Juta Schütz is remembered for her expressive artistry as a violinist.

Kaarel Karm

1906–1979 (age 73)

Metsakalmistu

Kaarel Paas

1903–1971 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Lawyer Kaarel Paas is remembered for his steadfast commitment to justice and the trust he inspired in others.

Kaarli Aluoja

1899–1975 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Kaljus Pettai

1888–1978 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Singer Kaljus Pettai is cherished for the heartfelt performances that graced countless listeners and stages.

Karl Allikas

1905–1976 (age 71)

Metsakalmistu

Karl Kaur

1900–1972 (age 72)

Metsakalmistu

Physician Karl Kaur is honored for his compassionate care and steady presence in medicine.

Leida Alttoa

1893–1977 (age 84)

Metsakalmistu

Leo Kalmet

1900–1975 (age 75)

Metsakalmistu

Pedagogue Leo Kalmet is remembered for nurturing learners with commitment and integrity.

Leo Martin

1911–1973 (age 62)

Metsakalmistu