Deaths in the 2000s

Lehti Metsaalt

1933–2003 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Pilvi Üllaste

1917–2003 (age 86)

Kõrgessaare cemetery

Pilvi Üllaste was an accomplished Estonian writer.

Agathe Hiielo

1901–2002 (age 101)

Metsakalmistu

Linda Soovik

1915–2005 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Linda Soovik was a committed Estonian politician.

Lembit Kees

1931–2000 (age 69)

Metsakalmistu

Jüri Hool

1933–2007 (age 74)

Metsakalmistu

Jüri Hool was a distinguished Estonian rower.

Avo Kaljulaid

1936–2003 (age 67)

Metsakalmistu

Avo Kaljulaid was a dedicated rower whose steady spirit and encouragement left a lasting mark on his sporting community.

Veera Luur

1911–2003 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Veera Luur was a gifted Estonian actor.

Arsi Aarma

1908–2002 (age 94)

Ao cemetery

Arsi Aarma served with disciplined commitment and remained a respected guide to those who served alongside him.

Harri Nurkse

1926–2003 (age 77)

Ranna Churchyard

Harri Nurkse was a prominent Estonian chemist.

Paul Luhtein

1909–2007 (age 98)

Ranna Churchyard

Paul Luhtein was a devoted docent whose thoughtful mentorship encouraged a lifelong passion for learning.

Raymond Hallik

1928–2008 (age 80)

Ranna Churchyard

Raymond Hallik was an Estonian athletics competitor who lived from 1928 to 2008.

Tõnis Vaga

1975–2006 (age 31)

Kodavere Cemetery

Tõnis Vaga was a poet whose sincere verses invited others to discover tenderness in everyday moments.

Aino Voolmaa

1920–2000 (age 80)

Simuna cemetery

Aino Voolmaa was an Estonian ethnographer who lived from 1920 to 2000.

Toivo Kurmet

1949–2003 (age 54)

Raasiku old cemetery

Toivo Kurmet was a composer whose lyrical work remains a soothing presence for many.

Elmar Arula

1917–2000 (age 83)

Simuna cemetery

Elmar Arula was an Estonian agronomist who lived from 1917 to 2000.

Avo-Himm Looveer

1941–2002 (age 61)

Paistu cemetery

Valter Polli

1912–2005 (age 93)

Ao cemetery

Valter Polli was an Estonian journalist who lived from 1912 to 2005.

Raivo Johanson

1953–2003 (age 50)

Ranna Churchyard

Raivo Johanson was a coach who nurtured strength of character and skill with thoughtful attention.

Talis Kitsing

1976–2009 (age 33)

Aegviidu old cemetery

Endel Ratas

1938–2006 (age 68)

Aegviidu old cemetery

Jüri Stepanov

1952–2008 (age 56)

Otepää Old Cemetery

Jüri Stepanov was an Estonian clergyman who lived from 1952 to 2008.

Vello Denks

1936–2004 (age 68)

Vana-Roosa cemetery

Vello Denks was a forestry worker whose steady stewardship preserved the lands he loved.

Karl Peterson

1927–2008 (age 81)

Lüganuse cemetery

Karl Peterson was an Estonian microbiologist who lived from 1927 to 2008.

Tiit Purre

1931–2003 (age 72)

Lüganuse cemetery

Tiit Purre was an engineer committed to thoughtful problem-solving and dependable collaboration.

Helmut Raig

1922–2002 (age 80)

Uulu cemetery

Helmut Raig was an Estonian agronomist who lived from 1922 to 2002.

Eha Ruven

1910–2002 (age 92)

Uulu cemetery

Eha Ruven was a teacher whose warmth and encouragement helped many students flourish.

Viktor Yefimov

1930–2002 (age 72)

Lüganuse cemetery

Viktor Yefimov was an Estonian inventor who lived from 1930 to 2002.

Astrid Tammiste

1930–2002 (age 72)

Sindi new cemetery

Astrid Tammiste was a physician whose compassionate care brought comfort to many.

Valdur Prenge

1951–2004 (age 53)

Sindi new cemetery

Valdur Prenge was an Estonian musician who lived from 1951 to 2004.

Leo Kreinin

1938–2000 (age 62)

Sindi old cemetery

Leo Kreinin was a devoted coach who nurtured generations of athletes in Sindi.

Evi Ersto

1917–2003 (age 86)

Rakvere cemetery

Evi Ersto was an Estonian physician who lived from 1917 to 2003.

Juhan Ross

1925–2002 (age 77)

Väike-Maarja Cemetery

Eduard Leppik

1924–2008 (age 84)

Väike-Maarja Cemetery

Elmar Kull

1914–2004 (age 90)

Narva-Jõesuu cemetery

Elmar Kull served with quiet distinction as a member of Estonia's military personnel.

Laine Villenthal

1922–2009 (age 87)

Nissi cemetery

Alma Kraas

1900–2006 (age 106)

Nissi cemetery

Alma Kraas lived through much of Estonia's modern history, leaving a legacy of resilience and warmth.

Niina Sepp

1949–2008 (age 59)

Narva-Jõesuu cemetery

Heino Urm

1932–2007 (age 75)

Narva-Jõesuu cemetery

Heino Urm was a respected local politician who worked to strengthen the Narva-Jõesuu community.

Erni Järvsoo

1922–2001 (age 79)

Loksa cemetery

Janis Zenne

1931–2005 (age 74)

Tukums

Stage actor Janis Zenne is remembered for his heartfelt performances and generous spirit in Tukums.

Gundars Mauševics

1974–2004 (age 30)

Jelgava

Uldis Vazdiks

1941–2006 (age 65)

Riga

Actor Uldis Vazdiks is remembered in Riga for his moving stage presence.

Eduards Mekšs

1939–2005 (age 66)

Latvia

Nikolay Ivanovitsj Perevoztsjenko

1920–2002 (age 82)

Riga

Nikolay Ivanovitsj Perevoztsjenko is remembered in Riga for his steadfast presence.

Adelaida Javorska

1933–2003 (age 70)

Riga

Boriss Bērziņš

1930–2002 (age 72)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Briedis

1930–2008 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Ivars Vīgners

1940–2007 (age 67)

Forest Cemetery

Composer Ivars Vīgners is remembered for his heartfelt contributions to Latvian music, now honored at Forest Cemetery.

Leonīds Vīgners

1906–2001 (age 95)

Forest Cemetery