Deaths in the 1970s

Aleksey Grigoryevich Makhrov

1919–1979 (age 60)

Rainis Cemetery

Ian Tykin

1895–1974 (age 79)

Rainis Cemetery

Kārlis Plaude

1897–1975 (age 78)

Rainis Cemetery

Kārlis Plaude was a Latvian individual from Cēsis county who lived through both World Wars and is buried at Rainis Cem...

Emīlija Šmite

1899–1977 (age 78)

Rainis Cemetery

Emīlija Šmite was a Latvian woman who lived through the tumultuous 20th century and is buried at Rainis Cemetery.

Шундалов, Евгений Данилович

1905–1973 (age 68)

Rainis Cemetery

Fyodor Yakovlevich Kholostov (1905-1973) was a Russian from Saint Petersburg buried at Novodevichy Cemetery.

Elza Stērste

1885–1976 (age 91)

Forest Cemetery

Elza Stērste was a Latvian woman who lived for 91 years spanning the late 19th and 20th centuries and is buried at Fore...

Fridrihs Zommers

1881–1972 (age 91)

Forest Cemetery

Fridrihs Zommers was a Latvian individual born in the late 19th century who lived through both World Wars and is buried ...

Gustavs Tūrs

1890–1973 (age 83)

Forest Cemetery

Gustavs Tūrs was a Latvian from Prauliena Parish who lived through the early 20th century and is buried at Forest Cemet...

Jānis Zābers

1935–1973 (age 38)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Zābers was a Latvian from Lubāna Municipality whose life was cut short at age 38 and is buried at Forest Cemete...

Pavel Ivanovitsj Loezjin

1909–1978 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery

Pavel Ivanovitsj Loezjin was a Saint Petersburg-born individual who lived in Latvia and is buried at Forest Cemetery.

Arnolds Bruno Štokmanis

1895–1970 (age 75)

Friedhof Jēkabpils

Arnolds Bruno Štokmanis was a Latvian from Dunte Parish who lived through both World Wars and is buried at Friedhof Jē...

Александр Валле

1890–1972 (age 82)

Forest Cemetery

Ivan Aleksandrovich Fomichev (1890-1972) was born and buried in Mstyora, Russia.

Карлис Пабрикс

1898–1977 (age 79)

Forest Cemetery

Nikolay Vladimirovich Stanyukovich (1898-1977) was a Russian émigré from Kharkiv who settled in France.

Alfrēds Vītols

1889–1970 (age 81)

Forest Cemetery

Physician Alfrēds Vītols tended to his patients with compassion and steady resolve.

Jānis Zarumba

1907–1976 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Zariņš

1893–1979 (age 86)

Forest Cemetery

Actor Jānis Zariņš brought sincerity and warmth to every role he performed.

Anna Grēviņa

1892–1979 (age 87)

Forest Cemetery

Olga Auguste

1896–1973 (age 77)

Forest Cemetery

Politician Olga Auguste championed public service and inclusivity throughout her career.

Aleksandr Sjoemacher

1901–1970 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery

Rūdolfs Vanags

1892–1977 (age 85)

Forest Cemetery

Conductor Rūdolfs Vanags guided ensembles with thoughtful precision and generosity.

Austra Dāle

1892–1972 (age 80)

Forest Cemetery

Nikolajs Mūrnieks

1904–1977 (age 73)

Forest Cemetery

Actor Nikolajs Mūrnieks enlivened the stage with roles full of heart and nuance.

Elija Kliene

1895–1978 (age 83)

Forest Cemetery

Валда Фреймуте

1938–1973 (age 35)

Forest Cemetery

Stage actor Валда Фреймуте inspired audiences with expressive and courageous performances.

Marija Podgurska

1924–1979 (age 55)

Rainis Cemetery

Aleksandrs Bieziņš

1897–1975 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Dedicated surgeon Aleksandrs Bieziņš devoted his life to healing and mentoring younger physicians.

Jānis Osis

1895–1973 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Plūksne

1906–1973 (age 67)

Forest Cemetery

Architect Kārlis Plūksne shaped Latvian public spaces with thoughtful modernism.

Māris Rudzītis

1932–1973 (age 41)

Forest Cemetery

Teodors Spāde

1891–1970 (age 79)

Forest Cemetery

Admiral Teodors Spāde upheld duty with calm resolve and a steady eye for the future.

Arvīds Brēdermanis

1900–1970 (age 70)

Forest Cemetery

Arturs Apinis

1904–1975 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Painter Arturs Apinis captured everyday light with quiet sincerity.

Valdemārs Ozoliņš

1896–1973 (age 77)

Forest Cemetery

Anta Klints

1893–1970 (age 77)

Forest Cemetery

Stage actor Anta Klints brought depth and warmth to Latvian theater.

Nikolajs Breikšs

1911–1972 (age 61)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Sūniņš

1907–1979 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

Painter Kārlis Sūniņš blended vivid color with disciplined craft.

Jānis Rieksts

1881–1970 (age 89)

Forest Cemetery

Tavrion Batozskiĭ

1898–1978 (age 80)

Valgunde Monastery

Father Tavrion Batozskiĭ guided his flock with gentle wisdom and steadfast faith.

Andrejs Upīts

1877–1970 (age 93)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Tillbergs

1880–1972 (age 92)

Forest Cemetery

Painter Jānis Tillbergs painted with quiet perseverance, leaving a legacy of thoughtful landscapes.

Harijs Avens

1910–1976 (age 66)

Forest Cemetery

Lūcija Garūta

1902–1977 (age 75)

Forest Cemetery

Composer Lūcija Garūta lifted Latvian spirit through compositions that married lyricism with resilience.

Juris Rēdlihs

1890–1971 (age 81)

Forest Cemetery

Ēvalds Vilks

1923–1976 (age 53)

Forest Cemetery

Writer Ēvalds Vilks chronicled Latvian life with perceptive clarity and compassion.

Laimdonis Grasmanis

1916–1970 (age 54)

Forest Cemetery

Rūdolfs Kreicums

1900–1971 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Rūdolfs Kreicums was a beloved Latvian actor whose memorable performances captivated audiences throughout his career.

Leonīds Leimanis

1910–1974 (age 64)

Forest Cemetery

Klāvs Lorencs

1885–1971 (age 86)

Forest Cemetery

Klāvs Lorencs was a committed Latvian politician remembered for his thoughtful leadership through challenging times.

Jazep Hajlievič

1893–1971 (age 78)

Baļbinova

Arnolds Spekke

1887–1972 (age 85)

Vecumnieki cemetery

Arnolds Spekke was a dedicated Latvian diplomat whose service reinforced the country’s international presence.