Deaths in the 2000s

Tuomi Elmgren-Heinonen

1903–2000 (age 97)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Tuomi Elmgren-Heinonen was a Finnish writer who lived from 1903 to 2000.

Ulla Katajavuori

1909–2001 (age 92)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Usko Viitanen

1928–2005 (age 77)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Usko Viitanen was a Finnish singer who lived from 1928 to 2005.

Erkki Salmenhaara

1941–2002 (age 61)

New Valamo

Aki Sirkesalo

1962–2004 (age 42)

Toijala

Erik Bergman

1911–2006 (age 95)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Curt Lincoln

1918–2005 (age 87)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pekka Säilä

1941–2009 (age 68)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pekka Säilä was a dedicated tennis player who represented Finland with passion and sportsmanship.

Tove Jansson

1914–2001 (age 87)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Åke Lindman

1928–2009 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Usko Meriläinen

1930–2004 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Kalevi Sorsa

1930–2004 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Adolf Ehrnrooth

1905–2004 (age 99)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Paavo Haavikko

1931–2008 (age 77)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eila Hiltunen

1922–2003 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Carl-Erik Creutz

1911–2000 (age 89)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Spede Pasanen

1930–2001 (age 71)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Erkki Kansanaho

1915–2003 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Erkki Kansanaho was a Lutheran pastor whose gentle wisdom and care touched many lives.

Martti Ruutu

1910–2005 (age 95)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Ruutu was a Finnish historian who lived from 1910 to 2005.

Heikki W. Virolainen

1936–2004 (age 68)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Heikki W. Virolainen was a sculptor whose evocative works reflected both strength and sensitivity.

Jukka Sipilä

1936–2004 (age 68)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Jyrki Hämäläinen

1942–2008 (age 66)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Matti Oravisto

1921–2001 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Mauri Favén

1920–2006 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Onni Palaste

1917–2009 (age 92)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Reko Lundán

1969–2006 (age 37)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Tapio Hämäläinen

1922–2008 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ville-Veikko Salminen

1937–2006 (age 69)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Nils Mustelin

1931–2004 (age 73)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Jyrki Otila

1941–2003 (age 62)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Anita Hallama

1925–2008 (age 83)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Anita Hallama was a Finnish politician who lived from 1925 to 2008.

Anitra Lucander

1918–2000 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Anitra Lucander was a painter whose vibrant works celebrated the poetry of everyday life.

Anna Mutanen

1914–2003 (age 89)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Anna Mutanen was a celebrated Finnish opera singer whose artistry enriched the nation's cultural heritage throughout the...

Antti Satuli

1946–2003 (age 57)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Antti Satuli was a Finnish diplomat remembered for his steady leadership and thoughtful service to international relatio...

Kim Borg

1919–2000 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Sirppa Sivori-Asp

1928–2006 (age 78)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Sirppa Sivori-Asp was a screenwriter whose empathetic storytelling enriched Finnish film and television.

Aarne Arvonen

1897–2009 (age 112)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Timo Sarpaneva

1926–2006 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Aarno Walli

1920–2007 (age 87)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Aarno Walli was an accomplished Finnish conductor whose leadership enriched the nation's orchestral traditions.

Teuvo Tulio

1912–2000 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Kaija Siren

1920–2001 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Pokela

1924–2007 (age 83)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Leif Wager

1922–2002 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Katajisto

1926–2000 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ere Kokkonen

1938–2008 (age 70)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Väinö Kirstinä

1936–2007 (age 71)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Kosti Klemelä

1920–2006 (age 86)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Jaakko Pöyry

1924–2006 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Tapani Aartomaa

1934–2009 (age 75)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Veikko Hursti

1924–2005 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery