Deaths in the 1970s

Tõnis Leisner

1884–1975 (age 91)

Ranna Churchyard

Tõnis Leisner was a physician devoted to the well-being of his community.

Rudolf Piho

1888–1971 (age 83)

Pindi cemetery

August Kivitare

1891–1974 (age 83)

Kodavere Cemetery

August Kivitare was a military serviceman remembered for loyalty and dedication.

Johannes Fuks

1901–1978 (age 77)

Paistu cemetery

Artur Ekbaum

1903–1976 (age 73)

Paistu cemetery

Artur Ekbaum was a banker known for his steady guidance during economic uncertainty.

Arnold Võsu

1901–1971 (age 70)

Pauluse Cemetery

August Eenlaid

1905–1979 (age 74)

Pauluse Cemetery

August Eenlaid was a dedicated teacher who nurtured curiosity in his students.

Eduard Selleke

1885–1976 (age 91)

Pauluse Cemetery

Jaak Tari

1906–1979 (age 73)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Jaak Tari was a military serviceman remembered for his steady professionalism.

Johannes Valgma

1908–1975 (age 67)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Julius-Johannes Taimre

1895–1977 (age 82)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Julius-Johannes Taimre was a military figure known for principled leadership and care for fellow servicemembers.

Juhan Lohk

1898–1971 (age 73)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Jüri Õruste

1937–1978 (age 41)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Esteemed conductor Jüri Õruste shaped Estonia’s musical life with a steady hand and a caring spirit.

Aleksander Tamson

1898–1975 (age 77)

Saarde Cemetery

Juhan Püttsepp

1898–1975 (age 77)

Nõo Cemetery

Teacher Juhan Püttsepp quietly shaped generations with kind resilience and steady guidance.

Kristjan Saar

1894–1972 (age 78)

Põltsamaa Cemetery

Kristjan Saar was an Estonian military officer who lived from 1894 to 1972.

Valter Puidak

1898–1977 (age 79)

Puhja cemetery

Educator Valter Puidak committed his life to strengthening classrooms and encouraging lifelong learning.

Enn Soodre

1910–1977 (age 67)

Karjaküla cemetery

Enn Soodre was an Estonian military officer who lived from 1910 to 1977.

Villem Tamm

1912–1973 (age 61)

Tapa cemetery

Police officer Villem Tamm upheld public trust through calm leadership and devoted guardianship.

August Keng

1905–1975 (age 70)

Halliste cemetery

August Keng was an Estonian military officer who lived from 1905 to 1975.

Leonhard Viljus

1904–1970 (age 66)

Tapa cemetery

Military serviceman Leonhard Viljus was known for his steady leadership and care for comrades.

Eduard Kivimäe

1908–1973 (age 65)

Halliste cemetery

Eduard Kivimäe was an Estonian rural municipality mayor who lived from 1908 to 1973.

Friedrich-Martin Süllaots

1898–1977 (age 79)

Karjaküla cemetery

Military serviceman Friedrich-Martin Süllaots balanced discipline with care as he served his country.

Sulev Saarup

1904–1976 (age 72)

Rakvere cemetery

Sulev Saarup was an Estonian actor who lived from 1904 to 1976.

Leonid Lehtla

1916–1977 (age 61)

Rakvere cemetery

Actor Leonid Lehtla brought warmth and sincerity to every stage he graced.

Oskar Kilgas

1896–1975 (age 79)

Nissi cemetery

Oskar Kilgas was an Estonian veterinarian who lived from 1896 to 1975.

Alfred Teppan

1890–1975 (age 85)

Palamuse Cemetery

Politician Alfred Teppan guided public affairs with steady fairness and respectful dialogue.

Herman Kalmo

1885–1972 (age 87)

Narva-Jõesuu cemetery

Herman Kalmo was an Estonian teacher who lived from 1885 to 1972.

Ilmar Isop

1932–1977 (age 45)

Väike-Maarja Cemetery

Writer Ilmar Isop explored enduring themes of identity with generosity and insight.

Jānis Cīruli

1910–1979 (age 69)

Ērģeme

Military officer Jānis Cīruli guided others with disciplined care and lasting respect.

Boris Afanasyev

1920–1976 (age 56)

Riga

Boris Afanasyev was a military officer who served during a transformative period in twentieth-century history.

Михневич, Чеслав Эдуардович

1906–1979 (age 73)

Riga

Maria Vasilyevna Yegorova (1906-1979) was a Russian individual from Samet who was buried in her hometown.

Ivan Porfirevitsj Motorniy

1918–1973 (age 55)

Riga

Ivan Porfirevitsj Motorniy lived through a transformative period in twentieth-century Eastern European history.

Сергей Фавстович Бузылёв

1909–1979 (age 70)

Riga

Semyon Pavlovich Alpeev was a Russian individual who lived from 1909 to 1979 in Osetrovka and was buried at Rogozhskoye ...

Asja Lācis

1891–1979 (age 88)

Rainis Cemetery

Asja Lācis was an accomplished actor whose career enriched Latvia's cultural and theatrical heritage.

Mirdza Ķempe

1907–1974 (age 67)

Rainis Cemetery

Voldemārs Akurāters

1921–1976 (age 55)

Rainis Cemetery

Voldemārs Akurāters was an actor who contributed meaningfully to Latvia's theatrical traditions.

Vera Michaylovna Baljuna

1904–1978 (age 74)

Rainis Cemetery

Dmitry Bokalov

1922–1979 (age 57)

Rainis Cemetery

Dmitry Bokalov was an actor whose performances enriched Latvia's cultural and theatrical landscape.

Grigory Borisenko

1901–1972 (age 71)

Rainis Cemetery

Detlavs Brantkalns

1898–1979 (age 81)

Rainis Cemetery

Detlavs Brantkalns was a Latvian politician whose career shaped the nation's political development.

Jānis Grantiņš

1909–1974 (age 65)

Rainis Cemetery

Osvalds Krēsliņš

1911–1974 (age 63)

Rainis Cemetery

Elvīra Kronberga

1910–1978 (age 68)

Rainis Cemetery

Leo Svemps

1897–1975 (age 78)

Rainis Cemetery

Pēteris Upītis

1896–1976 (age 80)

Rainis Cemetery

Jānis Sudrabkalns

1894–1975 (age 81)

Rainis Cemetery

Teodors Zaļkalns

1876–1972 (age 96)

Rainis Cemetery

Bruno Saulitis

1922–1970 (age 48)

Rainis Cemetery

Gunārs Ziemelis

1931–1978 (age 47)

Rainis Cemetery