Deaths in the 2000s

Anu Kaipainen

1933–2009 (age 76)

Maunula Cemetery

Herbert Katz

1926–2007 (age 81)

Maunula Cemetery

Herbert Katz inspired listeners and students alike with his warm, exploratory guitar playing.

Olavi Kortealho

1920–2009 (age 89)

Maunula Cemetery

Olavi Kortealho was a Finnish politician dedicated to public service and community advancement.

Onni Oja

1909–2004 (age 95)

Maunula Cemetery

Onni Oja's paintings invited audiences to linger in the still beauty of ordinary Finnish life.

Ossi Skurnik

1927–2002 (age 75)

Maunula Cemetery

Ossi Skurnik was a Finnish film director whose works contributed significantly to Finnish cinema.

Pauli Granfelt

1921–2005 (age 84)

Malmi cemetery

Pauli Granfelt shared the language of the violin with audiences and students, leaving an enduring musical legacy.

Pentti Iisalo

1920–2008 (age 88)

Levo cemetery

Pentti Iisalo was a Finnish forester whose work advanced sustainable forest management in Finland.

Aatos Koivurinta

1916–2001 (age 85)

Malmi cemetery

Aatos Koivurinta's athletic commitment uplifted Finnish pole vaulting and inspired young competitors.

Mona-Lisa Pursiainen

1951–2000 (age 49)

Kauniainen Cemetery

Ensio Siilasvuo

1922–2003 (age 81)

Oulu Cemetery

Boris Novitski

1904–2000 (age 96)

St. Nicholas parish cemetery

Boris Novitski (1904–2000) was a devoted parishioner of St. Nicholas parish.

Tauno Koskela

1916–2002 (age 86)

Rauma old cemetery

Tauno Koskela left a lasting poetic imprint through verses that gently celebrated nature and everyday humanity.

Miika Tenkula

1974–2009 (age 35)

Muhos Cemetery

Erkki Junkkarinen

1929–2008 (age 79)

Vuorentaka Cemetery

John Willem Gran

1920–2008 (age 88)

Bergen

Walborg Svensson Bernacka

1921–2005 (age 84)

Stavanger

Walborg Svensson Bernacka was a gardener from Stavanger who lived 1921–2005.

Ragnar Leivestad

1916–2002 (age 86)

Ås Municipality

Edvard Nordrum

1925–2002 (age 77)

Ås Municipality

Edvard Nordrum was a veterinarian from Ås Municipality who lived 1925–2002.

Toralf Austin

1915–2008 (age 93)

Ås Municipality

Toralf Austin stewarded Ås Municipality affairs with quiet diligence.

Kåre Fuglesang

1921–2000 (age 79)

Skedsmo Municipality

Kåre Fuglesang was a musician from Skedsmo Municipality who lived 1921–2000.

Carl Alexander Wendt

1923–2006 (age 83)

Mandal Municipality

Gunnar Solum

1929–2008 (age 79)

Namsos Municipality

Ivar Mølle

1915–2008 (age 93)

Mandal Municipality

Ivar Mølle nourished Mandal with heartfelt cooking and warmth.

Jens A. Myro

1921–2002 (age 81)

Ål

Jens A. Myro was a musician from Ål who lived 1921–2002.

Halvor Opgård

1917–2001 (age 84)

Elvebakken

Halvor Opgård was a steadfast guardian of freedom whose resolve inspired others.

Johan E. Hareide

1926–2009 (age 83)

Hareid

Johan E. Hareide was a businessperson from Hareid who lived 1926–2009.

Christian Egemar

1937–2004 (age 67)

Hole

Christian Egemar transformed stages with imaginative scenography that inspired many.

Finn Espegren

1918–2001 (age 83)

Tveit

Finn Espegren was a missionary from Tveit who lived 1918–2001.

Joachim Nielsen

1964–2000 (age 36)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Ivo Caprino

1920–2001 (age 81)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Lille Graah

1908–2001 (age 93)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Knut Berg

1925–2007 (age 82)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Knut Berg was an art historian who lived 1925–2007.

Anne Wiggins Brown

1912–2009 (age 97)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Theodor Blackstad

1925–2003 (age 78)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Theodor Blackstad was a professor who lived 1925–2003.

Evald Rygh d.y.

1917–2004 (age 87)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Evald Rygh d.y. was a lawyer whose integrity and respect for justice guided his work.

Ingar Tanum

1924–2006 (age 82)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Ingar Tanum was a publisher who lived 1924–2006.

Nandor Hamza

1937–2003 (age 66)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Nandor Hamza was a television producer who brought stories to life with creativity and care.

Reidar Kobro

1911–2003 (age 92)

Vestre gravlund

Rønnaug Alten

1910–2001 (age 91)

Vestre gravlund

Fridrik Thordarson

1928–2005 (age 77)

Vestre gravlund

Thorleif Lintrup Paus

1912–2006 (age 94)

Vestre gravlund

Arne Melsom

1905–2002 (age 97)

Vestre gravlund

Arne Melsom was a musician who lived 1905–2002.

Charles Norum

1927–2003 (age 76)

Vestre gravlund

Charles Norum was a Salvation Army officer whose compassion uplifted many.

Edith Toreg

1921–2003 (age 82)

Vestre gravlund

Erling Danbolt

1904–2002 (age 98)

Vestre gravlund

Ingeborg Cook

1915–2003 (age 88)

Vestre gravlund

Karl Westby

1915–2002 (age 87)

Vestre gravlund

Karl Westby conducted with a generous spirit, drawing musicians toward heartfelt performance.

Paul de Glasenapp

1911–2002 (age 91)

Vestre gravlund

Robert Bergsaker

1914–2009 (age 95)

Vestre gravlund

Robert Bergsaker lived a life of mission and compassion, serving others with gentle strength.

Siri Rom

1918–2002 (age 84)

Vestre gravlund