Deaths in the 2000s

Henrik Ahven

1935–2000 (age 65)

Alevi Cemetery

Henrik Ahven was a kind and visionary head teacher whose steady leadership nurtured strong learning communities.

Raigo Soidra

1929–2005 (age 76)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mati Pors

1962–2004 (age 42)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Mati Pors was a gifted singer whose expressive performances and generous spirit resonated with audiences across Estonia.

Enn Griffel

1935–2007 (age 72)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Ado Tamm

1938–2005 (age 67)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Ado Tamm was a devoted musician whose heartfelt performances and mentorship inspired countless fellow artists.

Robert Simson

1921–2004 (age 83)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Sulev Laugasson

1935–2001 (age 66)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Sulev Laugasson was a respected boxer whose discipline and mentorship elevated the sporting community.

Mari Must

1920–2008 (age 88)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Osvald Nitski

1935–2009 (age 74)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Osvald Nitski dedicated his life to amateur wrestling, guiding others with steady leadership and heartfelt mentorship.

Elmi Hakk

1909–2002 (age 93)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Kaljo Palmiste

1948–2002 (age 54)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Kaljo Palmiste inspired fellow climbers with courageous expeditions and steadfast camaraderie throughout his mountaineer...

Voldemar Nurmela

1915–2006 (age 91)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Hannes Valdma

1944–2008 (age 64)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Hannes Valdma elevated every project he touched through meticulous audio engineering and a genuine love for sound.

Mikhail Delibalt

1925–2007 (age 82)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Peeter-Enn Kukk

1934–2003 (age 69)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Peeter-Enn Kukk brought clarity and encouragement to peers and students as a dedicated physicist.

Väino Paris

1921–2001 (age 80)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Juta Orav

1929–2009 (age 80)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Juta Orav shared her love for music generously, guiding students with warmth and encouragement.

Vilma Matsov

1945–2009 (age 64)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Harry Ello

1927–2003 (age 76)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Harry Ello guided competitions with fairness and steady judgment throughout his career as a referee.

Lembit Pihlak

1921–2006 (age 85)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Elna Adler

1929–2007 (age 78)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Elna Adler advanced linguistic understanding with thoughtful research and generous mentorship.

Einar Maasik

1929–2009 (age 80)

Rannu cemetery

Arnold Vaiksaar

1927–2009 (age 82)

Tori Cemetery

Arnold Vaiksaar brought pride and discipline to the boxing community, guiding others through his example.

Heinar Tedrema

1934–2008 (age 74)

Rannu cemetery

Jaan Kraav

1898–2000 (age 102)

Võru Cemetery

Jaan Kraav served the agricultural community with thoughtful innovation and steady dedication as an agronomist.

Maarja Rooma

1935–2009 (age 74)

Valga Tartu street cemetery

Madis Tammert

1940–2008 (age 68)

Rannu cemetery

Madis Tammert inspired scientific curiosity through dedicated biological research and thoughtful mentorship.

Ülo Vinter

1924–2000 (age 76)

Käsmu Cemetery

Ruth Paimre

1921–2008 (age 87)

Rannu cemetery

Ruth Paimre was a dedicated surgeon whose skilled hands and warm leadership supported countless families.

Ülo Rooma

1929–2008 (age 79)

Valga Tartu street cemetery

Vladimir Malkovski

1951–2003 (age 52)

Riigiküla cemetery

Vladimir Malkovski was a principled businessperson who guided enterprises with steady optimism and a commitment to commu...

Kalev Urbanik

1956–2004 (age 48)

Valga Toogipalu cemetery

Hendrik Juurikas

1921–2005 (age 84)

Võru Cemetery

Hendrik Juurikas was a composer whose thoughtful melodies and generous mentorship inspired audiences and young musicians...

Arno Kask

1927–2002 (age 75)

Tori Cemetery

Oliver Uibo

1925–2009 (age 84)

Valga Toogipalu cemetery

Oliver Uibo was a journalist devoted to telling honest stories that honored the lives of his fellow citizens.

Olev Roosileht

1938–2005 (age 67)

Tori Cemetery

Izold Pustylnik

1938–2008 (age 70)

Elva cemetery

Linda Ariva

1921–2009 (age 88)

Elva cemetery

Meinhard Laurmaa

1905–2008 (age 103)

Elva cemetery

Meinhard Laurmaa was a journalist whose clear, empathetic reporting helped readers navigate both local and national conv...

Aare Mäemets

1929–2002 (age 73)

Elva cemetery

Jüri Rebane

1915–2006 (age 91)

Elva cemetery

Jüri Rebane was a lawyer who provided calm, fair guidance and mentored others in the pursuit of justice.

Arnold Ots

1925–2003 (age 78)

Elva cemetery

Johannes Tark

1900–2004 (age 104)

Elva cemetery

Johannes Tark devoted his life to strengthening the fabric of his community through quiet service.

Innari Parts

1940–2003 (age 63)

Elva cemetery

Liia Einasto

1929–2003 (age 74)

Elva cemetery

Liia Einasto was a mathematician whose research and mentorship opened doors for future generations of scholars.

Hilja Kangro

1922–2004 (age 82)

Elva cemetery

Debora Vaarandi

1916–2007 (age 91)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Krista Kilvet

1946–2009 (age 63)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Aleksander Ryabov

1928–2005 (age 77)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Aleksander Ryabov was a clarinetist whose expressive performances and teaching touched audiences and students alike.

Elbert Tuganov

1920–2007 (age 87)

Pärnamäe Cemetery