Deaths in the 1990s

Boris Trull

1914–1996 (age 82)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Journalist Boris Trull was esteemed for his clear reporting and steadfast integrity.

Peet Sillaots

1920–1996 (age 76)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Otto Karma

1938–1995 (age 57)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Historian Otto Karma was valued for his careful research and love of Estonia's past.

Oskar Vahtra

1906–1992 (age 86)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Friedrich Suur

1921–1994 (age 73)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Friedrich Suur championed cultural life and community arts with unwavering dedication.

Meta Lumi

1924–1996 (age 72)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Hugo Abram

1915–1998 (age 83)

Kõrgessaare cemetery

Hugo Abram was a coach whose steady guidance fostered both athletic skill and character.

Aleksander Pettai

1902–1997 (age 95)

Põlva Cemetery

Alfred Lüüs

1900–1990 (age 90)

Põlva Cemetery

Alfred Lüüs advanced agricultural practice with intelligent, community-minded scholarship.

Erich Reinumägi

1905–1992 (age 87)

Urvaste cemetery

Jaan Praggi

1933–1994 (age 61)

Põlva Cemetery

Jaan Praggi nurtured agronomic knowledge with patience and quiet wisdom.

Albert Ivask

1906–1995 (age 89)

Põlva Cemetery

Boris Lukats

1907–1996 (age 89)

Põlva Cemetery

Boris Lukats captured the soul of Põlva through art that honored everyday beauty.

Laine Nilbe

1924–1991 (age 67)

Põlva Cemetery

Eduard Kanasaar

1902–1992 (age 90)

Kolga-Jaani Cemetery

Eduard Kanasaar built with purpose, improving Kolga-Jaani’s infrastructure through steady craftsmanship.

Regina Sokk

1907–1992 (age 85)

Põlva Cemetery

Yelena Petropavlovskaya

1921–1993 (age 72)

Põlva Cemetery

Yelena Petropavlovskaya brought compassionate expertise to medical care in Põlva.

Väino Kaljuvee

1924–1993 (age 69)

Põlva Cemetery

Õilme Torv

1932–1991 (age 59)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Õilme Torv inspired students with warmth, curiosity, and steady encouragement.

Laine Turja

1926–1996 (age 70)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Lembit Paluteder

1927–1995 (age 68)

Urvaste cemetery

Lembit Paluteder crafted sculptures that deepened Urvaste’s sense of place.

Enn Piik

1932–1990 (age 58)

Iisaku cemetery

Evald Pärtel

1930–1994 (age 64)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Evald Pärtel supported Suure-Jaani agriculture with thoughtful research and fellowship.

Jaan Lepajõe

1928–1999 (age 71)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Paula Palmeos

1911–1990 (age 79)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Paula Palmeos was a translator who brought cherished works to Estonian readers with care.

Vello Lõugas

1937–1998 (age 61)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Vello Lõugas (6 April 1937, Suure-Jaani – 21 May 1998 Tallinn) was an Estonian archaeologist.

Venda Virit

1923–1992 (age 69)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Venda Virit guided her students with patience and a steadfast belief in learning.

Ivar Ivask

1927–1992 (age 65)

Rõngu cemetery

Minni Nurme

1917–1994 (age 77)

Paistu cemetery

Minni Katharina Nurme (born 30 October 1917 in Aidu Parish, today Viljandi Parish, Viljandi County; died 22 November 199...

Salme Ekbaum

1912–1995 (age 83)

Paistu cemetery

Salme Ekbaum (until 1941 Salme Neumann; 21 October 1912 Paistu Parish, Viljandi County – 10 September 1995 Toronto) wa...

Riho Lahi

1904–1995 (age 91)

Ao cemetery

Riho Lahi (27 October 1904 – 23 April 1995) was an Estonian writer, journalist and cartoonist, probably best known by ...

Harald Meri

1917–1990 (age 73)

Raasiku old cemetery

Boris Nykänen

1897–1993 (age 96)

Aegviidu old cemetery

Boris Nykänen upheld safety and justice with a calm, respectful approach.

Julius Toome

1900–1995 (age 95)

Kodavere Cemetery

Julius Toome was a dedicated military officer who served Estonia throughout the twentieth century.

Jaan Tuuling

1930–1998 (age 68)

Ranna Churchyard

Jaan Tuuling painted with a reverence for Estonia’s light and landscape.

Leo Karupää

1911–1995 (age 84)

Otepää Cemetery

Leo Karupää was an influential Estonian politician who served his nation throughout the twentieth century.

Leonhard Urm

1908–1995 (age 87)

Rõngu cemetery

Leonhard Urm led with integrity, fostering trusted partnerships and community care.

Kalju Ruuven

1919–1996 (age 77)

Otepää Cemetery

Kalju Ruuven was a celebrated theatrical director who enriched Estonian cultural life through his innovative work.

Meta Pärnamägi

1913–1992 (age 79)

Simuna cemetery

Meta Pärnamägi nurtured young minds with kindness and a passion for learning.

Karl Kikas

1914–1992 (age 78)

Otepää Cemetery

Karl Kikas was a skilled accordionist who enriched Estonian musical culture through his performances.

Vello Kõiv

1914–1997 (age 83)

Otepää Cemetery

Vello Kõiv served with thoughtful leadership and a commitment to the public good.

Andres Pärl

1903–1991 (age 88)

Ancien cimetière de Saint-Pierre

Andres Pärl was a notable psychologist whose research and practice advanced the field of psychology.

Jaan Pulk

1912–1990 (age 78)

Ancien cimetière de Saint-Pierre

Jaan Pulk upheld justice with calm assurance throughout his legal career.

Mart Laagus

1905–1990 (age 85)

Vana-Pärnu cemetery

Mart Laagus was a dedicated historian whose scholarship preserved and illuminated Estonian cultural heritage.

Jaan Reinet

1905–1991 (age 86)

Ancien cimetière de Saint-Pierre

Physicist Jaan Reinet was celebrated for his commitment to mentoring young scientists and fostering a tradition of caref...

Mikhail Kotik

1923–1994 (age 71)

Old St. John's cemetery

Mikhail Kotik was a dedicated psychologist whose professional work advanced the understanding of human behavior.

Karl Tähnas

1923–1993 (age 70)

Old St. John's cemetery

Veterinarian Karl Tähnas was respected for his steady care of rural animals and his willingness to support colleagues i...

Eduard Laugaste

1909–1994 (age 85)

Old St. John's cemetery

Eduard Laugaste was a renowned folklorist whose scholarly work preserved Estonian cultural traditions and heritage.

Gerda Laugaste

1910–1992 (age 82)

Old St. John's cemetery

Linguist Gerda Laugaste preserved Estonian dialects through generous scholarship and a deep regard for cultural heritage...

Arnold Kask

1902–1994 (age 92)

Old St. John's cemetery

Arnold Kask (10 August 1902, Pärnu – 30 July 1994, Tartu) was an Estonian linguist.