Deaths in the 2000s

Leo Shtarkov

1942–2003 (age 61)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Politician Leo Shtarkov was respected for his integrity, thoughtful dialogue, and commitment to fair governance.

Hillar Nahkmann

1964–2008 (age 44)

Karjaküla cemetery

Hillar Nahkmann was an Estonian journalist whose dedicated reporting and writing served the public throughout his career...

Valter Ilves

1910–2004 (age 94)

Äksi cemetery

Cleric Valter Ilves guided his congregation with gentle strength and a steadfast commitment to community harmony.

Ursula Põks

1919–2006 (age 87)

Karjaküla cemetery

Ursula Põks was an Estonian writer whose literary works enriched the cultural and intellectual life of her nation.

Aino Asszonyi

1939–2005 (age 66)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Esteemed architect Aino Asszonyi shaped thoughtful, community-minded spaces that continue to serve Estonia.

Lauri Pääslane

1968–2006 (age 38)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Lauri Pääslane was an Estonian military personnel whose dedicated service contributed to the defense of his nation.

Udo-Rein Okk

1932–2001 (age 69)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Engineer Udo-Rein Okk advanced Estonia’s infrastructure with precision and a generous spirit.

Harald Leppikson

1933–2005 (age 72)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Harald Leppikson was an Estonian photographer whose artistic vision and visual documentation enriched the nation's cultu...

Enn Rekkor

1939–2003 (age 64)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Script editor Enn Rekkor guided Estonian storytelling with thoughtful collaboration and a steady hand.

Ralf R. Parve

1946–2008 (age 62)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Saima Roosma

1936–2004 (age 68)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Sports pedagogue Saima Roosma inspired youth to embrace physical education with confidence and joy.

Toivo Luts

1935–2008 (age 73)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Toivo Luts was an Estonian boxer whose athletic talent and competitive achievements contributed to the nation's sporting...

Heiki Meeri

1952–2007 (age 55)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Journalist Heiki Meeri served the public with honest, thoughtful reporting.

Heinrich Tobias

1906–2000 (age 94)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Heinrich Tobias was an Estonian literary scholar whose academic work significantly contributed to the study and understa...

Tamara Keerd

1926–2003 (age 77)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Table tennis player Tamara Keerd inspired others through her agility and unwavering dedication to sport.

Eduard Mettus

1908–2001 (age 93)

Raasiku new cemetery

Aare Laanemets

1954–2000 (age 46)

Kullamaa cemetery

Haljand Udam

1936–2005 (age 69)

Torma Cemetery

Olev Laanjärv

1942–2007 (age 65)

Haapsalu Metsakalmistu

Mare Puusepp

1939–2005 (age 66)

Torma Cemetery

Urmas Aal

1971–2001 (age 30)

Torma Cemetery

Military personnel Urmas Aal is remembered for his steady leadership and courageous service to Estonia.

Valdemar Väli

1909–2007 (age 98)

Kullamaa cemetery

Venda Sõelsepp

1923–2006 (age 83)

Haapsalu Metsakalmistu

Poet Venda Sõelsepp celebrated Estonia’s landscapes and histories through precise, tender verse.

Jüri Pärni

1939–2009 (age 70)

Torma Cemetery

Siim Rulli

1948–2006 (age 58)

Torma Cemetery

Actor Siim Rulli brought warmth and humanity to the stage with his heartfelt performances.

Gunnar Meyer

1942–2003 (age 61)

Haapsalu Metsakalmistu

Viljar Viljamäe

1938–2009 (age 71)

Haapsalu Metsakalmistu

Caricaturist Viljar Viljamäe used humor and keen observation to enrich Estonia’s public conversation.

Leili Pajos

1929–2000 (age 71)

Torma Cemetery

Peep Tambet

1942–2004 (age 62)

Otepää Cemetery

Karl Laantee

1927–2007 (age 80)

Otepää Cemetery

Ülo Tootsen

1933–2006 (age 73)

Rõuge old cemetery

Vello Pert

1940–2003 (age 63)

Tapa cemetery

August Pruuel

1900–2004 (age 104)

Otepää Cemetery

Helmut Elstrok

1922–2009 (age 87)

Tapa cemetery

Valve Junts

1942–2007 (age 65)

Kirbla cemetery

Jaan Ojalo

1914–2004 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Jaan Ojalo was an influential Estonian economist.

Enn Kraam

1943–2001 (age 58)

Metsakalmistu

Enno Piir

1910–2006 (age 96)

Metsakalmistu

Enno Piir was a dedicated Estonian partisan and freedom fighter.

Aavo Savitsch

1962–2009 (age 47)

Metsakalmistu

Igor Kurve

1945–2009 (age 64)

Metsakalmistu

Igor Kurve was a notable Estonian actor.

Hardu Toomet

1909–2000 (age 91)

Metsakalmistu

Ülle Aaskivi

1950–2007 (age 57)

Metsakalmistu

Kalev Päid

1936–2001 (age 65)

Metsakalmistu

Ilmar Palo

1929–2003 (age 74)

Metsakalmistu

Ilmar Palo was a skilled Estonian mountaineer.

Endel Veliste

1930–2001 (age 71)

Metsakalmistu

Annika Tammela

1979–2001 (age 22)

Metsakalmistu

Karl Rebane

1926–2007 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

Peeter Kard

1940–2006 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Valter Heuer

1928–2006 (age 78)

Metsakalmistu

Ilse Erm

1906–2003 (age 97)

Metsakalmistu

Ilse Erm was a devoted Estonian educator.