Deaths in the 2000s

Antanas Stancevičius

1920–2007 (age 87)

Karmėlava cemetery

Antanas Stancevičius devoted himself to teaching and guiding students with kindness throughout his life.

Juozas Ardzijauskas

1929–2002 (age 73)

Karmėlava cemetery

Juozas Ardzijauskas was a Lithuanian poet whose literary works contributed significantly to his nation's poetic traditio...

Juozas Gražys

1909–2000 (age 91)

Karmėlava cemetery

Juozas Gražys nurtured Lithuanian culture by championing books and their creators.

Vladas Katkevičius

1937–2009 (age 72)

Karmėlava cemetery

Vladas Katkevičius was a Lithuanian politician whose career reflected a commitment to public service and national devel...

Rimantas Didžgalvis

1945–2009 (age 64)

Karmėlava cemetery

Rimantas Didžgalvis was a dedicated public servant who championed civic engagement and democracy.

Stasys Mikelis

1953–2006 (age 53)

Nida ethnographic cemetery

Stasys Mikelis was a Lithuanian politician whose service reflected a dedication to his nation's democratic development.

Gintaras Beresnevičius

1961–2006 (age 45)

Romainiai cemetery

Algirdas Venskūnas

1934–2003 (age 69)

Romainiai cemetery

Algirdas Venskūnas was a Lithuanian actor whose performances contributed significantly to his nation's theatrical tradi...

Vladas Žalnerauskas

1941–2008 (age 67)

Romainiai cemetery

Vladas Žalnerauskas brought precision and care to every engineering endeavor he undertook.

Remigijus Audiejaitis

1972–2007 (age 35)

Romainiai cemetery

Viktoras Šinkariukas

1947–2008 (age 61)

Romainiai cemetery

Viktoras Šinkariukas was a beloved actor known for bringing depth and heart to every role.

Arvydas Macas

1940–2009 (age 69)

Romainiai cemetery

Povilas Aksomaitis

1938–2004 (age 66)

Kaunas street cemetery, Kėdainiai

Juozas Virbickas

1939–2006 (age 67)

Kairėnai Cemetery

Vytautas Aleksandras Cinauskas

1930–2005 (age 75)

Kairėnai Cemetery

Vytautas Aleksandras Cinauskas served with integrity as a public servant committed to democratic ideals.

Algirdas Nagelė

1933–2005 (age 72)

Kairėnai Cemetery

Mantas Gimžauskas

1976–2007 (age 31)

Kairėnai Cemetery

Mantas Gimžauskas touched hearts with poetry that spoke of longing and hope.

Jonas Statkus

1923–2003 (age 80)

Šatės

Erikas Laiconas

1928–2008 (age 80)

Eiguliai Cemetery

Erikas Laiconas dedicated himself to fostering global friendship through Esperanto.

Kazys Tumkevičius

1915–2005 (age 90)

Donelaitis Cemetery

Osvaldas Lapienis

1928–2001 (age 73)

Donelaitis Cemetery

Osvaldas Lapienis used his inventive curiosity to enrich the world with practical ideas.

Ieva Gurinaitė-Paskienė

1916–2000 (age 84)

Donelaitis Cemetery

Pranciškus Beinaris

1921–2007 (age 86)

Jonučiai cemetery

Pranciškus Beinaris composed music that brought solace and joy to listeners.

Jurgis Tornau

1919–2005 (age 86)

Rokantiškės Cemetery

Bronislovas Zaikauskas

1934–2008 (age 74)

Rokantiškės Cemetery

Esteemed economist Bronislovas Zaikauskas provided wise counsel and thoughtful leadership that helped shape Lithuania's ...

Jonas Mocartas

1943–2003 (age 60)

Rokantiškės Cemetery

Vacys Milius

1926–2005 (age 79)

Rokantiškės Cemetery

Renowned historian Vacys Milius safeguarded Lithuania's memory with careful scholarship and steadfast dedication.

Stepas Janušonis

1933–2008 (age 75)

Rokantiškės Cemetery

Aleksandras Lileikis

1907–2000 (age 93)

Vaiguvalė

Julius Juzeliūnas

1916–2001 (age 85)

Saltoniškės Cemetery

Adolfas Tautavičius

1925–2006 (age 81)

Saltoniškės Cemetery

Artūras Barysas

1954–2005 (age 51)

Šilaičiai

Pranas Stepulis

1913–2007 (age 94)

Karveliškės Cemetery

Esteemed conductor Pranas Stepulis stirred hearts and minds through his unwavering devotion to the orchestral arts.

Stasys Gaidamavičius

1947–2008 (age 61)

Karveliškės Cemetery

Gediminas Astrauskas

1932–2008 (age 76)

Karveliškės Cemetery

Journalist Gediminas Astrauskas shared truth with warmth and dignity, leaving a lasting impression on readers and peers ...

Bronius Morkevičius

1950–2004 (age 54)

Rumšiškės cemetery

Jonas Laucė

1917–2003 (age 86)

Rumšiškės cemetery

Writer Jonas Laucė illuminated Lithuanian life through compassionate storytelling and gentle encouragement of emerging ...

Alfonsas Žalys

1929–2006 (age 77)

Lėbartai cemetery

Jonas Tatoris

1925–2004 (age 79)

Lėbartai cemetery

Beloved university teacher Jonas Tatoris guided generations with attentiveness, wisdom, and unwavering encouragement.

Vytautas Majoras

1930–2006 (age 76)

Lėbartai cemetery

Aldona Dvarionaitė

1939–2000 (age 61)

Palanga cemetery

Pianist Aldona Dvarionaitė touched countless listeners with her elegant performances and generous mentorship.

Leonas Kiauleikis

1927–2009 (age 82)

Palanga cemetery

Salvijus Jodka

1956–2008 (age 52)

Palanga cemetery

Physician Salvijus Jodka combined medical skill with deep empathy, creating comfort for patients and respect among peers...

Algis Kliševičius

1950–2008 (age 58)

Lėbartai cemetery

Herbert Goldstein

1922–2005 (age 83)

Israel

Moshe Levy

1936–2008 (age 72)

Israel

Natan Barkan

1923–2003 (age 80)

Israel

Rabbi Natan Barkan offered spiritual guidance grounded in warmth, teaching resilience across Israel.

Jacob Ingerman

1919–2007 (age 88)

Israel

Shimʻon Natan Neṭaʻ Biderman

1931–2009 (age 78)

Israel

Shimʻon Natan Neṭaʻ Biderman (1931-2009) was born in Bnei Brak and was buried at the Mount of Olives Jewish Cemetery...

Aba Kanelbaum

1921–2007 (age 86)

Jerusalem