Deaths in the 2010s

Leena Luostarinen

1949–2013 (age 64)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Linkola

1936–2011 (age 75)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Martti Linkola (1936–2011) was a respected Finnish curator.

Niilo Hallman

1916–2011 (age 95)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Physician Niilo Hallman dedicated decades to calm, compassionate healing.

Pertti Himberg

1928–2010 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pertti Himberg (1928–2010) was a prominent Finnish businessperson.

Pia Hattara

1923–2015 (age 92)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Actor Pia Hattara touched hearts with a luminous stage presence.

Rauni Liukko

1940–2014 (age 74)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Rauni Liukko (1940–2014) was a distinguished Finnish sculptor.

Tea Ista

1932–2014 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Teija Sopanen

1933–2011 (age 78)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Teija Sopanen (1933–2011) was a notable Finnish actor.

Lauri Sutela

1918–2011 (age 93)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ulli Kyrklund

1927–2011 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ulli Kyrklund (1927–2011) was a respected Finnish photographer.

Pentti Fagerholm

1935–2015 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Hanna-Riikka Siitonen

1970–2018 (age 48)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Actor Hanna-Riikka Siitonen brought warmth and vitality to every role she embraced.

Martti Takala

1924–2012 (age 88)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Pentti Kaskipuro

1930–2010 (age 80)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Ukri Merikanto

1950–2010 (age 60)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Väinö Purje

1928–2012 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Chef Väinö Purje delighted friends and patrons with thoughtful hospitality.

Yoshiaki Takayama

1952–2010 (age 58)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Mauno Kuusla

1931–2013 (age 82)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Eino Laaksonen

1936–2017 (age 81)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Teacher Eino Laaksonen nurtured curiosity and kindness in countless students.

Nils-Henrik Sandell

1925–2015 (age 90)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Tuula Rosenqvist

1933–2011 (age 78)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Film actor Tuula Rosenqvist conveyed emotional truth with understated grace.

Tapani Valsta

1921–2010 (age 89)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Juhana Blomstedt

1937–2010 (age 73)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Juhana Blomstedt was a photographer whose images captured the quiet dignity of Finnish life.

Pekka Tarjanne

1937–2010 (age 73)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Irja Alho

1927–2011 (age 84)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Petra Uexküll

1923–2015 (age 92)

Hietaniemi cemetery

Petra Uexküll was a critic whose thoughtful commentary guided readers toward deeper appreciation of the arts.

Ingvar S. Melin

1932–2011 (age 79)

Kulosaari cemetery

Simo Salminen

1932–2015 (age 83)

Honkanummi cemetery

Maria Melin

1948–2013 (age 65)

Kulosaari cemetery

Kaisu Mikkola

1942–2018 (age 76)

Oulujoki Cemetery

Kaisu Mikkola was a Finnish journalist whose career spanned decades of reporting and media contribution.

Antti Hyry

1931–2016 (age 85)

Kellonummi Cemetery

Pentti Linnosvuo

1933–2010 (age 77)

Maunula Cemetery

Pentti Linnosvuo was a Finnish sport shooter who won multiple Olympic medals and world championships in pistol shooting ...

Antero Viherkenttä

1933–2011 (age 78)

Maunula Cemetery

Antero Viherkenttä was a Finnish middle-distance runner who competed in the 1950s and won a bronze medal in the 3000 me...

Marja Korhonen

1924–2014 (age 90)

Maunula Cemetery

Marja Korhonen was a Finnish actress known for her work in Finnish theater and film during the latter half of the 20th c...

Helge Herala

1922–2010 (age 88)

Maunula Cemetery

Helge Herala was a renowned Finnish actor and theater director who became one of Finland's most beloved stage and screen...

Arvo Karvinen

1934–2013 (age 79)

Maunula Cemetery

Arvo Karvinen was a Finnish musician and accordionist who became a popular figure in Finnish folk and dance music.

Pertti Palo

1934–2010 (age 76)

Malmi cemetery

Pertti Palo was a Finnish television personality and entertainer known for his work in Finnish broadcasting.

Raija Määttänen

1937–2015 (age 78)

Malmi cemetery

Raija Määttänen was a Finnish actress who appeared in numerous Finnish films and television productions throughout he...

Antti Majanlahti

1966–2017 (age 51)

Vatiala cemetery

Antti Majanlahti was a Finnish historian and author specializing in Helsinki's urban history and cultural heritage.

Matti Nykänen

1963–2019 (age 56)

Jyväskylä old cemetery

Matti Nykänen was a legendary Finnish ski jumper who won four Olympic gold medals and five World Championship titles, b...

Leena Brusiin

1946–2019 (age 73)

Manoir d'Harviala

Leena Brusiin was a Finnish actress known for her performances in Finnish theater, film, and television.

Matti Helminen

1931–2015 (age 84)

Puolimatka cemetery

Matti Helminen was a Finnish actor who worked extensively in Finnish theater and film during his long career.

Walter Giller

1927–2011 (age 84)

North Sea

Walter Giller (1927-2011) was a German actor from Recklinghausen whose ashes were scattered in the North Sea.

Bernd Clüver

1948–2011 (age 63)

North Sea

Bernd Clüver (1948-2011) was a German pop singer from Hildesheim whose ashes were scattered in the North Sea.

Ksenia Sund Aleksandrova

1923–2014 (age 91)

Gjerdrum

Ksenia Sund Aleksandrova was a cherished presence in the Gjerdrum community.

Helge B. Andresen

1935–2013 (age 78)

Hamar Municipality

Johan A. Iversen

1921–2013 (age 92)

Harstad Municipality

Johan A. Iversen kept civic communication clear and considerate for Harstad's residents.

Odd Jo Forsell

1961–2018 (age 57)

Stavanger Cathedral

Sigurd Resell

1920–2010 (age 90)

Tingvoll

Interior designer Sigurd Resell crafted welcoming spaces that balanced beauty and comfort.

Aleksei Perminov

1922–2018 (age 96)

Vår Frelsers gravlund

Aleksei Perminov was a devoted translator whose thoughtful work introduced Norwegian readers to a wide range of internat...