Deaths in the 1990s

Oskar Kuningas

1911–1997 (age 86)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Translator Oskar Kuningas is remembered for the careful empathy he brought to every project.

Peep Sarapik

1949–1994 (age 45)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Pärja Nirk

1936–1994 (age 58)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Chemist Pärja Nirk (1936–1994) is remembered for her thoughtful contributions to Estonia’s scientific community and...

Reet Roos

1912–1996 (age 84)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Rein Oro

1927–1993 (age 66)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Physician Rein Oro (1927–1993) is remembered for his compassionate care and is honored at Rahumäe Cemetery.

Robert Raudsepp

1928–1997 (age 69)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Taivo Linna

1941–1996 (age 55)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Singer Taivo Linna (1941–1996) touched many hearts with his resonant performances and rests at Rahumäe Cemetery.

Uno Nigul

1929–1990 (age 61)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Ülo Keedus

1929–1991 (age 62)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Glider pilot Ülo Keedus (1929–1991) inspired fellow aviators with his courage and is remembered at Rahumäe Cemetery.

Friedrich Pustynski

1925–1996 (age 71)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Aleksander Arulaid

1924–1995 (age 71)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Aleksander Arulaid (24 May 1924, Tallinn – 9 July 1995, Tallinn) was an Estonian chess player.

Karin Mark

1922–1999 (age 77)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Aarend-Mihkel Rõuk

1943–1997 (age 54)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Geographer Aarend-Mihkel Rõuk (1943–1997) guided many through Estonia’s landscapes and is remembered at Rahumäe Ce...

Elmar Peäske

1907–1995 (age 88)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Agu Pihelga

1910–1998 (age 88)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Painter Agu Pihelga (1910–1998) is celebrated for his sensitive depictions of Estonia and rests at Rahumäe Cemetery.

Hubert Matve

1929–1993 (age 64)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Valter Palm

1905–1994 (age 89)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Valter Palm (alias Walter Palm) (23 December 1905 – 3 November 1994) was an Estonian welterweight professional boxer, ...

Jaak Nuuter

1945–1995 (age 50)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Jaanus Kuum

1964–1998 (age 34)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Jaanus Kuum (2 October 1964 – 26 August 1998) was an Estonian-Norwegian racing cyclist.

Toivo Aare

1944–1999 (age 55)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Toivo Aare (20 April 1944 Nõva, Harju County – 9 April 1999 Tallinn) was an Estonian journalist.

Aili Leetva

1906–1991 (age 85)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Actor Aili Leetva (1906–1991) is cherished for her heartfelt performances and rests at Rahumäe Cemetery.

Alma Vaarman

1902–1992 (age 90)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Armin Ruse

1927–1999 (age 72)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Zootechnician Armin Ruse (1927–1999) is remembered for his devotion to animal husbandry and is laid to rest at Rahumä...

Arnold Poolus

1908–1993 (age 85)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Boris Sülluste

1916–1997 (age 81)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Boris Sülluste was a revered coach celebrated for his calm leadership and lifelong dedication to nurturing athletes.

Endel Puusepp

1909–1996 (age 87)

Metsakalmistu

Endel Karlovich Puusepp (Russian: Эндель Карлович Пусэп; 1 May 1909 – 18 June 1996) was a Soviet bo...

Boris Parsadanian

1925–1997 (age 72)

Metsakalmistu

Boris Khristoforovich Parsadanian (Russian: Бори́с Христофо́рович Парсаданя́н, Armenian: ...

Alo Mattiisen

1961–1996 (age 35)

Metsakalmistu

Alo Mattiisen (22 April 1961 – 30 May 1996) was an Estonian musician and composer.

Els Aarne

1917–1995 (age 78)

Metsakalmistu

Elze Janovna Paemurru (30 March 1917 – 14 June 1995), pseudonymously known as Els Aarne, was an Estonian composer, pia...

Anatoli Garšnek

1918–1998 (age 80)

Metsakalmistu

Jüri Järvet

1919–1995 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Jüri Järvet was a screenwriter revered for his psychologically rich storytelling.

Gustav Ränk

1902–1998 (age 96)

Metsakalmistu

Gustav Ränk (18 February 1902 − 5 April 1998) was an Estonian ethnologist who was Professor of Ethnography at the Uni...

Johannes Käbin

1905–1999 (age 94)

Metsakalmistu

Johannes Käbin (Russian: Йоха́ннес Кэ́бин), also known by his Russified name Ivan Gustavovich Kebin (Rus...

Tõnis Kint

1896–1991 (age 95)

Metsakalmistu

Eugen Kapp

1908–1996 (age 88)

Metsakalmistu

Eugen Kapp (26 May [O.S.

Lembit Oll

1966–1999 (age 33)

Metsakalmistu

Bruno Junk

1929–1995 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Bruno Junk (27 September 1929 – 22 September 1995) was an Estonian race walker.

Gustav Naan

1919–1994 (age 75)

Metsakalmistu

Gustav Naan (17 May 1919 near Vladivostok – 12 January 1994 in Tallinn) was a Soviet and Estonian physicist and philos...

Kalju Lepik

1920–1999 (age 79)

Metsakalmistu

Kalju Lepik (7 October 1920 – 30 May 1999) was an Estonian poet who lived as an exile for most of his life.

Raimond Lätte

1931–1997 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Enn Roos

1908–1990 (age 82)

Metsakalmistu

Enn Roos was a sculptor known for crafting thoughtful works that brought humanity to public spaces.

Eno Raud

1928–1996 (age 68)

Metsakalmistu

Eno Raud (15 February 1928 – 10 July 1996) was an Estonian children's writer.

Gustav Ernesaks

1908–1993 (age 85)

Metsakalmistu

Gustav Ernesaks was a composer revered for his inspirational choral works and dedication to national singing traditions.

Ivan Oja

1909–1997 (age 88)

Metsakalmistu

Anna Kalamees

1900–1992 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Anna Kalamees was a physician cherished for her compassionate care and steady presence.

Arvo Kaldma

1934–1995 (age 61)

Metsakalmistu

Alo Hoidre

1916–1993 (age 77)

Metsakalmistu

Alo Hoidre was military personnel honored for his steadfast service and quiet strength.

Evald Raudväli

1926–1996 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Leelet Reimann

1949–1990 (age 41)

Metsakalmistu

Leelet Reimann was a musician beloved for her expressive performances and heartfelt artistry.

Astrid Reinla

1948–1995 (age 47)

Metsakalmistu

Astrid Reinla (born Astrid Kuningas; 1 March 1948, in Tallinn – 1 January 1995, in Tallinn) was an Estonian writer.