Deaths in the 2000s

Arnold Reitsakas

1933–2000 (age 67)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Arnold Reitsakas applied careful engineering and a steady hand to projects that enriched everyday life.

Valter Pertel

1924–2004 (age 80)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Kustas Kikerpuu

1937–2008 (age 71)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Lembit Maurer

1929–2006 (age 77)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Karl Burman

1914–2001 (age 87)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Karl Burman designed spaces of quiet elegance, aligning functionality with respect for the surrounding world.

Juhan Saar

1929–2007 (age 78)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Nikolai Pikalev

1928–2004 (age 76)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Nikolai Pikalev approached engineering with thoughtful innovation and a collaborative spirit.

Marcella Morin

1910–2000 (age 90)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Sven Veldre

1934–2001 (age 67)

Maarja Cemetery

Sven Veldre explored the natural world with curiosity, inspiring future biologists through his thoughtful mentorship.

Linda Ojastu

1936–2006 (age 70)

Maarja Cemetery

Paul Alvre

1921–2008 (age 87)

Maarja Cemetery

Paul Alvre believed in the power of education, guiding students with patience and encouragement.

Ivar Veldre

1931–2009 (age 78)

Maarja Cemetery

Aili Raendi

1933–2002 (age 69)

Maarja Cemetery

Aili Raendi brought clarity and compassion to the study of history, inspiring others with her inclusive perspective.

Albert Paltser

1931–2007 (age 76)

Maarja Cemetery

Endel Aimre

1918–2006 (age 88)

Maarja Cemetery

Endel Aimre illuminated stages with sincerity, shaping a legacy of mentorship in the dramatic arts.

Hugo Raudsaar

1923–2006 (age 83)

Maarja Cemetery

Ilse Rootsmäe

1925–2006 (age 81)

Maarja Cemetery

Ilse Rootsmäe cared for her community with calm dedication, emphasizing compassion in medicine.

Mart Paama

1938–2006 (age 68)

Maarja Cemetery

Niina Raid

1917–2001 (age 84)

Maarja Cemetery

Architectural historian Niina Raid documented and defended Estonia's built heritage.

Riina Dmokhovski

1931–2009 (age 78)

Maarja Cemetery

Silvi Ait

1954–2006 (age 52)

Maarja Cemetery

Actor Silvi Ait was cherished for her heartfelt performances and generous mentorship.

Ivar Brok

1977–2008 (age 31)

Ambla Churchyard

Alar Ainumäe

1932–2009 (age 77)

Ambla Churchyard

Agronomist Alar Ainumäe guided Estonia toward more resilient and sustainable agriculture.

Aksel Koppel

1930–2004 (age 74)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Ülo Kurvits

1920–2006 (age 86)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Lawyer Ülo Kurvits combined legal expertise with a calm, compassionate approach to justice.

Riho Laanemäe

1963–2005 (age 42)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Loreida Raudsep

1922–2004 (age 82)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Folklorist Loreida Raudsep preserved the living tales that bind Estonia together.

Anne Rebane

1939–2004 (age 65)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Elmar Loige

1922–2003 (age 81)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Physician Elmar Loige combined medical mastery with compassionate care.

Lembit Pedak

1923–2008 (age 85)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Hardi-Erik Roosve

1931–2008 (age 77)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Zootechnician Hardi-Erik Roosve strengthened Estonia’s animal husbandry with thoughtful innovation.

Aino Toomaspoeg

1916–2003 (age 87)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Hella Tedder

1921–2002 (age 81)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Organist Hella Tedder shared sacred music with devotion and artistry.

Enn Biene

1937–2001 (age 64)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Aadu Lass

1928–2001 (age 73)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Engineer Aadu Lass improved communities through thoughtful and durable infrastructure.

Toomas Täht

1948–2003 (age 55)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mikhail Gammerman

1931–2006 (age 75)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Engineer Mikhail Gammerman combined technical precision with mentorship.

Kaarel Kübar

1907–2004 (age 97)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Ulla-Britta Sampu

1933–2006 (age 73)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Estonian printmaker Ulla-Britta Sampu left a legacy of carefully rendered works and heartfelt mentorship.

Ants Käbi

1923–2001 (age 78)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Arvi Sapas

1947–2007 (age 60)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Motorsports competitor Arvi Sapas inspired peers and successors with his committed and honorable approach to racing.

Aive Raudkivi

1967–2004 (age 37)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Kaljo Schults

1925–2004 (age 79)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Physicist Kaljo Schults brought clarity, patience, and mentorship to the study of the natural world.

Vello Sillam

1926–2009 (age 83)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Maie Kivita

1940–2001 (age 61)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Conductor Maie Kivita led with warmth, guiding musicians to share heartfelt performances.

Aleksei Tümanok

1928–2000 (age 72)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Tamara Milyutina

1911–2004 (age 93)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Writer Tamara Milyutina offered readers thoughtful stories that honored the richness of everyday life.

Ain Raitviir

1938–2006 (age 68)

New St. John's Cemetery

Zinaida Saar

1915–2005 (age 90)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Pediatrician Zinaida Saar devoted herself to caring for children with steady compassion.

Silvia Jõgever

1924–2005 (age 81)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery