Deaths in the 2000s

Raimond Veenpere

1926–2007 (age 81)

Laiuse Cemetery

Raimond Veenpere was a devoted pharmacist whose meticulous care eased the lives of many patients.

Mihkel Jõeveer

1937–2006 (age 69)

Nõo Cemetery

Mihkel Jõeveer was an Estonian astronomer whose research advanced astronomical science.

Richard Lint

1919–2009 (age 90)

Puhja cemetery

Richard Lint was a journalist whose principled reporting gave voice to his community.

Harald Joost

1928–2005 (age 77)

Torma Cemetery

Harald Joost was an Estonian business manager who contributed to the nation's economic development.

Anu Vissel

1952–2005 (age 53)

Nõo Cemetery

Anu Vissel was a folklorist whose care for tradition kept her community's stories vibrant.

Jüri Ehlvest

1967–2006 (age 39)

Viru-Jaagupi Cemetery

Eevi Pärsim

1936–2006 (age 70)

Priimetsa Cemetery

Eevi Pärsim was a microbiologist whose research and mentorship supported scientific progress.

Endel Kudisiim

1921–2007 (age 86)

Priimetsa Cemetery

Endel Kudisiim was an Estonian teacher who dedicated his career to educating generations of students.

Jüri Kuum

1922–2009 (age 87)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Jüri Kuum was a historian known for making Estonia's past understandable and engaging.

Krista Odakivi

1975–2009 (age 34)

Korvi cemetery

Krista Odakivi was an Estonian meteorologist who devoted her career to advancing atmospheric science.

Paul Kees

1917–2008 (age 91)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Paul Kees was a translator who connected cultures with respectful and thoughtful renditions.

Paul Saks

1918–2007 (age 89)

Ahja cemetery

Paul Saks was an Estonian veterinary scientist whose career advanced animal health and scientific knowledge.

Leo Reissar

1924–2001 (age 77)

Värska Cemetery

Leo Reissar was a beloved teacher known for nurturing curiosity and confidence in his students.

Enn Branno

1946–2004 (age 58)

Ohtu cemetery

Enn Branno was an Estonian mountaineer known for his adventurous spirit and climbing achievements.

Helmuth Kasesalu

1929–2007 (age 78)

Ohtu cemetery

Helmuth Kasesalu was a publisher who supported thoughtful literature with steady leadership.

Raimund Pundi

1923–2007 (age 84)

Kuusalu Cemetery

Raimund Pundi was an Estonian coach whose mentorship and expertise developed athletic talent.

Juta Vahtramäe

1924–2004 (age 80)

Suure-Jaani cemetery

Juta Vahtramäe is remembered for her luminous portrayals of Estonian landscapes and her steady encouragement of young a...

Meinhard Pille

1922–2009 (age 87)

Pauluse Cemetery

Meinhard Pille was an Estonian engineer whose technical expertise advanced engineering practice.

Robert Tasso

1909–2005 (age 96)

Pauluse Cemetery

Robert Tasso is remembered as a lawyer of steady counsel, whose integrity guided his work and those he mentored.

Sofia Oleneva

1921–2004 (age 83)

Pauluse Cemetery

Sofia Oleneva was an Estonian slavist whose scholarly work advanced understanding of Slavic languages and cultures.

Venno Paalmäe

1936–2001 (age 65)

Pauluse Cemetery

Venno Paalmäe is remembered as a scientist whose thoughtful work and mentorship inspired curiosity and discovery.

Hilda Tammsalu

1928–2006 (age 78)

Pauluse Cemetery

Hilda Tammsalu was an Estonian zootechnician whose expertise advanced livestock management and agricultural science.

Kaljo Villako

1919–2001 (age 82)

Pauluse Cemetery

Kaljo Villako is remembered as a physician whose calm care and mentorship lifted both patients and young colleagues.

Elsa Lamp

1913–2009 (age 96)

Pauluse Cemetery

Elsa Lamp was an Estonian singer whose artistry and voice brought music to audiences.

Valdeko Viru

1925–2006 (age 81)

Pauluse Cemetery

Valdeko Viru is remembered for composing music that honored Estonian tradition while inviting new expression.

Hugo Narusberg

1919–2009 (age 90)

Põlva Cemetery

Hugo Narusberg was an Estonian agronomist whose expertise advanced agricultural science and farming practices.

Robert Vaidlo

1921–2004 (age 83)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Aarne Vinkel

1918–2006 (age 88)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Aarne Vinkel was an Estonian writer whose literary works contributed to Estonian culture and letters.

August Loopmann

1927–2001 (age 74)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

August Loopmann is remembered as a hydrologist who blended rigorous research with practical guidance to protect Estonia�...

Henn Salum

1932–2006 (age 74)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Henno Pavelson

1926–2000 (age 74)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Henno Pavelson is remembered as an engineer whose thoughtful leadership strengthened infrastructure and inspired young p...

Jaan Tepandi

1917–2004 (age 87)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Jaan Toomla

1929–2007 (age 78)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Jaan Toomla is remembered as an editor who elevated public conversation with fairness and integrity.

Peeter Laredei

1911–2005 (age 94)

Liiva Cemetery

Ülle Lillak

1960–2003 (age 43)

Liiva Cemetery

Ülle Lillak is remembered as a photographer whose compassionate vision honored everyday moments.

Heino-Olaf Heinlo

1934–2005 (age 71)

Liiva Cemetery

Virve Kotkas

1924–2004 (age 80)

Liiva Cemetery

Virve Kotkas is remembered as an illustrator whose playful, heartfelt images delighted readers of all ages.

Enn Koort

1926–2006 (age 80)

Jüri cemetery

Mart Kull

1914–2007 (age 93)

Vändra old cemetery

Medical researcher Mart Kull made lasting contributions to Estonian healthcare through his dedication to medical researc...

Veste Paas

1931–2002 (age 71)

Reopalu cemetery

Viktor Kapp

1919–2003 (age 84)

Reopalu cemetery

Forestry worker Viktor Kapp nurtured Estonia's woods with steady care and remains honored at Reopalu cemetery.

Jüri-Rajur Liivak

1912–2000 (age 88)

Jüri cemetery

Anne Skrypnik

1940–2006 (age 66)

Jüri cemetery

Librarian Anne Skrypnik spent her life fostering curiosity and is remembered with affection at Jüri cemetery.

Harry Arumeel

1924–2000 (age 76)

Jüri cemetery

Lydia Allik

1918–2009 (age 91)

Kaarepere cemetery

Conductor Lydia Allik shaped memorable musical experiences and is warmly remembered at Kaarepere cemetery.

Ermil Allik

1917–2003 (age 86)

Kaarepere cemetery

Helgi Sildever

1935–2001 (age 66)

Vändra old cemetery

Musician Helgi Sildever brought heartfelt performances to Estonia and rests in Vändra old cemetery.

Johannes Sarapuu

1931–2008 (age 77)

Reopalu cemetery

Leili Soima

1943–2009 (age 66)

Pauluse Cemetery

Rower Leili Soima inspired others with her strength and is commemorated at Pauluse Cemetery.

Vilma Kelder

1927–2000 (age 73)

Pauluse Cemetery

Vilma Kelder was a university teacher whose dedication to education shaped generations of students.