Deaths in the 2000s

Marés González

1925–2008 (age 83)

Santiago General Cemetery

Yolanda Montecinos

1927–2007 (age 80)

Santiago General Cemetery

Hilda García Ossandón

1907–2005 (age 98)

Santiago General Cemetery

Luis Valenzuela

1901–2007 (age 106)

Santiago General Cemetery

Eugenia Pirzio-Biroli

1906–2003 (age 97)

Puerto Cisnes

Eladio Vicuña Aránguiz

1911–2008 (age 97)

St. Bartholomew Cathedral

Juan Francisco Fresno

1914–2004 (age 90)

Santiago Metropolitan Cathedral

Lalo Parra

1918–2009 (age 91)

Cementerio de Chillán

Arturo Giolito

1932–2008 (age 76)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

Silvia Piñeiro

1922–2003 (age 81)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

Edgardo Boeninger

1925–2009 (age 84)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

Gonzalo Bertrán

1945–2001 (age 56)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

Raúl Matas

1921–2004 (age 83)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

Rebeca Ghigliotto

1955–2003 (age 48)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

Stella Díaz Varín

1926–2006 (age 80)

Parque del Recuerdo Cemetery

José Arraño Acevedo

1921–2009 (age 88)

Pichilemu Cemetery

Jorge Guerra

1913–2003 (age 90)

Cementerio Santa Inés

Roberto Martínez Vásquez

1976–2002 (age 26)

Cementerio Metropolitano

Anita Klesky

1937–2000 (age 63)

Israelite Cemetery of Recoleta

Luigi Locati

1928–2005 (age 77)

Isiolo

Pamela Mboya

1939–2009 (age 70)

Lambwe

Gregory Maloba

1922–2004 (age 82)

Likuyani Constituency

Gregory Maloba was a Kenyan figure who lived through much of the 20th century, from 1922 to 2004, and was laid to rest i...

Mikael Imru

1929–2008 (age 79)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Mikael Imru was an Ethiopian prince and member of the imperial family who lived through the transition from monarchy to ...

Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia

1912–2003 (age 91)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Princess Tenagnework of Ethiopia was a member of the Ethiopian imperial family and daughter of Emperor Haile Selassie.

Medferiashwork Abebe

1925–2009 (age 84)

Holy Trinity Cathedral

Medferiashwork Abebe was Empress consort of Ethiopia as the wife of Emperor Amha Selassie.

Georgios Fasoulas

1946–2002 (age 56)

Joensuu

Georgios Fasoulas was an architect whose thoughtful designs enriched the communities he served.

Ilkka Jalas

1918–2001 (age 83)

Helsinki

Ilkka Jalas was a Finnish military officer who served his nation with distinction throughout his career.

Simo Häyhä

1905–2002 (age 97)

Ruokolahti Church

Eino Ruutsalo

1921–2001 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eino Ruutsalo was a Finnish screenwriter whose creative work enriched Finnish cinema throughout his career.

Eira Soriola

1935–2003 (age 68)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eira Soriola was a cherished actor remembered for her warmth and sincere performances.

Esko Valsta

1924–2008 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Esko Valsta was a Finnish cellist whose musical performances contributed to the richness of Finnish classical music.

Harri Sirola

1958–2001 (age 43)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Harri Sirola was a writer whose thoughtful work invited reflection and offered solace.

Ilpo Hakasalo

1937–2006 (age 69)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ilpo Hakasalo was a Finnish journalist whose career in media contributed significantly to Finnish public discourse.

Jorma Haapkylä

1920–2005 (age 85)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Jorma Haapkylä was a naval officer admired for his steady leadership and unwavering dedication.

Juhani Harri

1939–2003 (age 64)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Juhani Harri was a Finnish painter who lived from 1939 to 2003.

Lasse Pihlajamaa

1916–2007 (age 91)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Lasse Pihlajamaa was a composer whose lyrical works enriched the cultural landscape.

Lauri Jäntti

1909–2006 (age 97)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Lauri Jäntti was a Finnish publisher who lived from 1909 to 2006.

Martti Paloheimo

1913–2002 (age 89)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Paloheimo was a compassionate psychiatrist whose steady leadership profoundly influenced psychiatric care in Hels...

Martti Olavi Siirala

1922–2008 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Mikko Pohtola

1925–2007 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Mikko Pohtola was a respected journalist whose thoughtful reporting informed and guided public discourse.

Niilo Tarvajärvi

1914–2002 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Niilo Tarvajärvi was a Finnish politician who lived from 1914 to 2002.

Paavo Einiö

1925–2006 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Paavo Einiö was a devoted record producer instrumental in nurturing Finland’s musical talents.

Patricia Seppälä

1924–2001 (age 77)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Patricia Seppälä was a Finnish photojournalist who lived from 1924 to 2001.

Pekka Oivio

1918–2000 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pekka Oivio was a steadfast union organizer who tirelessly fought for workers’ rights.

Ralph Enckell

1913–2001 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Rose-Marie Precht

1938–2000 (age 62)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Rose-Marie Precht was a gifted actor whose artistry brought warmth and depth to Finnish stages.

Sakari Puurunen

1921–2000 (age 79)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Sakari Puurunen was a Finnish theatrical director who lived from 1921 to 2000.

Tapio Junno

1940–2006 (age 66)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Tauno Äikää

1917–2008 (age 91)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Tauno Äikää was a Finnish pianist who lived from 1917 to 2008.

Timo Mikkilä

1912–2006 (age 94)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Timo Mikkilä was a cherished pianist whose artistry and teaching inspired many.