Deaths in the 2000s
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Kalju Leht
1926–2006 (age 80)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Teacher who opened classrooms to generations with warmth and patience.
Lembit Kesa
1930–2002 (age 72)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Lembit Kesa was an Estonian boxer whose career exemplified athletic excellence and national pride.
Lev Vasilyev
1920–2009 (age 89)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Geographer whose maps and mentorship gave shape to Estonia's understanding of its terrain.
Lydia Oit
1924–2008 (age 84)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Lydia Oit was an Estonian technologist whose pioneering work advanced the nation's technological development.
Jaak Peterson
1938–2003 (age 65)
Metsakalmistu
Jaak Peterson (1938-2003) was an Estonian who was laid to rest at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Pavel Bogovski
1919–2006 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Pavel Bogovski (1919-2006) was an Estonian from Tartu who was buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Kaarel Kilvet
1944–2005 (age 61)
Metsakalmistu
Kaarel Kilvet (1944-2005) was an Estonian from Pärnu who was interred at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Heino Aassalu
1932–2000 (age 68)
Metsakalmistu
Heino Aassalu (1932-2000) was an Estonian from Tallinn who was buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Virve Kiple
1927–2009 (age 82)
Metsakalmistu
Virve Kiple (1927-2009) was an Estonian who was laid to rest at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Aavo Aaviksaar
1941–2004 (age 63)
Metsakalmistu
Aavo Aaviksaar (1941-2004) was an Estonian from Särevere Rural Municipality who was buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Hindrek Meri
1934–2009 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Hindrek Meri (1934-2009) was an Estonian individual who died in Berlin and was buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Minna Klement
1911–2001 (age 90)
Metsakalmistu
Minna Klement (1911-2001) was an Estonian individual from Opolye who was interred at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Paul Allik
1946–2003 (age 57)
Metsakalmistu
Paul Allik (1946-2003) was an Estonian individual from Kaarepere Rural Municipality who was buried at Metsakalmistu Ceme...
Ado Eigi
1938–2008 (age 70)
Metsakalmistu
Ado Eigi (1938-2008) was an Estonian individual from Rakvere who was laid to rest at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Manivald Korv
1926–2003 (age 77)
Metsakalmistu
Manivald Korv (1926-2003) was an Estonian individual who was buried at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Ants Erm
1934–2003 (age 69)
Metsakalmistu
Ants Erm (1934-2003) was an Estonian individual who was interred at Metsakalmistu Cemetery.
Harald Männik
1926–2003 (age 77)
Metsakalmistu
Harald Männik (1926-2003) was an Estonian from Tiduvere who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Tiiu Aru
1938–2003 (age 65)
Metsakalmistu
Tiiu Aru (1938-2003) was an Estonian from Ahja who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Arseni Mölder
1919–2009 (age 90)
Metsakalmistu
Arseni Mölder (1919-2009) was an Estonian from Võlla who lived for 90 years and was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Leili Kuldkepp
1931–2008 (age 77)
Metsakalmistu
Leili Kuldkepp (1931-2008) was an Estonian from Penuja Rural Municipality who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Ilme-Luule Puussaar
1927–2003 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Ilme-Luule Puussaar (1927-2003) was an Estonian who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Heino Sild
1944–2009 (age 65)
Metsakalmistu
Heino Sild (1944-2009) was an Estonian from Tallinn who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Endel Simmermann
1924–2007 (age 83)
Metsakalmistu
Endel Simmermann (1924-2007) was an Estonian from Paide who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Uno Källe
1931–2009 (age 78)
Metsakalmistu
Uno Källe (1931-2009) was an Estonian who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Aado Slutsk
1918–2006 (age 88)
Metsakalmistu
Aado Slutsk (1918-2006) was an Estonian born in Riga who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Mare Põldmäe
1955–2002 (age 47)
Metsakalmistu
Mare Põldmäe (1955-2002) was an Estonian who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Heikki Haravee
1924–2003 (age 79)
Metsakalmistu
Teet Rajasalu
1941–2003 (age 62)
Metsakalmistu
Helle-Reet Helenurm
1944–2003 (age 59)
Metsakalmistu
Aksel Orav
1929–2003 (age 74)
Metsakalmistu
Salme Raunam
1921–2008 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Salme Raunam was an artist whose expressive works reflected both Estonia’s soul and her own quiet resilience.
Arnold Ravel
1925–2009 (age 84)
Metsakalmistu
Pärt Lias
1940–2006 (age 66)
Metsakalmistu
Pärt Lias was a respected translator whose thoughtful work opened doors between languages and cultures.
Endel Padrik
1922–2006 (age 84)
Metsakalmistu
Paula Padrik
1926–2008 (age 82)
Metsakalmistu
Paula Padrik was an opera singer whose expressive performances and dedication to music enriched Estonian culture.
Joosep Reinaru
1921–2008 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Helen Kauksi
1950–2008 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Helen Kauksi was a textile artist who combined tradition and innovation to craft deeply expressive works.
Eerik Teder
1928–2004 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Heldur Palli
1928–2003 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Heldur Palli was a historian who carefully chronicled Estonia’s past and inspired others through his thoughtful work.
Peeter Palu
1942–2008 (age 66)
Metsakalmistu
Karl Tihase
1914–2005 (age 91)
Metsakalmistu
Karl Tihase was an architect whose thoughtful designs continue to serve and inspire communities.
Valdo Peetri
1921–2004 (age 83)
Metsakalmistu
Koit Lääts
1928–2008 (age 80)
Metsakalmistu
Koit Lääts was a chemist whose rigorous research and mentorship enriched Estonia’s scientific community.
Tiit Rummo
1947–2000 (age 53)
Metsakalmistu
Herta Laipaik
1921–2008 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Herta Laipaik was a writer whose evocative storytelling preserved Estonia’s cultural memory with grace.
Anastasia Bedredinova
1924–2004 (age 80)
Metsakalmistu
Asta Blumenfeld
1914–2004 (age 90)
Metsakalmistu
Asta Blumenfeld devoted her life to connecting cultures through careful and compassionate translation.
Georg Miländer
1932–2009 (age 77)
Metsakalmistu
Lembit Mägedi
1923–2008 (age 85)
Metsakalmistu
Lembit Mägedi brought depth and warmth to the Estonian stage, leaving a lasting impression on theatergoers and fellow p...
Endel Mändmaa
1928–2006 (age 78)
Metsakalmistu