Deaths in the 2010s

Jaan Paavle

1940–2010 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Poet Jaan Paavle gave voice to quiet corners of Estonia through lyrical reflection.

Georg Liidja

1933–2017 (age 84)

Metsakalmistu

Anu Liivak

1953–2016 (age 63)

Metsakalmistu

Art historian Anu Liivak illuminated the stories behind Estonia's visual culture.

Lembit Remmelgas

1953–2011 (age 58)

Metsakalmistu

Lembit Remmelgas was a deeply respected journalist whose reporting illuminated Estonian life and whose memory rests at M...

Harri Rent

1924–2010 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Harri Rent was a steadfast military leader whose integrity guided many and whose memory is honoured at Metsakalmistu.

Isidor Levin

1919–2018 (age 99)

Raadi cemetery

Harald Keres

1912–2010 (age 98)

Raadi cemetery

Peeter Tulviste

1945–2017 (age 72)

Raadi cemetery

Aadu Ritso

1915–2010 (age 95)

Metsakalmistu

Helgi Peeba

1932–2013 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

Helgi Peeba was an accomplished swimmer who embodied perseverance and whose memory is cherished at Metsakalmistu.

Lembit Tolli

1927–2013 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Andres Root

1956–2016 (age 60)

Metsakalmistu

Andres Root was an insightful economist whose guidance enriched public discourse and whose memory is honoured at Metsaka...

Ülo Tonts

1931–2016 (age 85)

Metsakalmistu

Aime Lutsar

1947–2013 (age 66)

Metsakalmistu

Aime Lutsar was a captivating actor whose generosity inspired many and whose memory rests at Metsakalmistu.

Eha Lättemäe

1922–2012 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Heli Lääts

1932–2018 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Heli Lääts (24 June 1932 – 16 February 2018) was an Estonian singer (mezzo-soprano) whose career began in the mid-1...

Heino Torga

1933–2012 (age 79)

Metsakalmistu

Elem Treier

1927–2012 (age 85)

Metsakalmistu

Meeli Truu

1946–2013 (age 67)

Metsakalmistu

Ants Kõverjalg

1926–2017 (age 91)

Metsakalmistu

Ants Kõverjalg was a dedicated educational theorist whose influence endures and whose memory is commemorated at Metsaka...

Malle Leis

1940–2017 (age 77)

Metsakalmistu

Ester Lepa

1928–2013 (age 85)

Metsakalmistu

Ester Lepa was a gifted screenwriter whose stories resonated deeply and whose memory is honoured at Metsakalmistu.

Ilse-Aurelie Lepikson

1926–2013 (age 87)

Metsakalmistu

Illar Hallaste

1959–2012 (age 53)

Metsakalmistu

Jaanus Orgulas

1927–2011 (age 84)

Metsakalmistu

Uno Puusaag

1929–2010 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

Pille Kangur

1966–2013 (age 47)

Metsakalmistu

Composer Pille Kangur left behind a lyrical catalog that continues to enrich Estonia's musical heritage.

Alar Kask

1957–2010 (age 53)

Metsakalmistu

Ivalo Randalu

1936–2019 (age 83)

Metsakalmistu

Composer Ivalo Randalu blended tradition with innovation, guiding musicians to honor the past while shaping new sounds.

Tatyana Salmre

1921–2013 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Enn Sarap

1945–2019 (age 74)

Metsakalmistu

Racing driver Enn Sarap inspired Estonian motorsport with his calm precision and generous mentorship.

Maie Toompere

1940–2012 (age 72)

Metsakalmistu

Actor Maie Toompere brought warmth and depth to the stage while nurturing emerging talent.

Endel Kaarep

1914–2018 (age 104)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Heiki Tark

1952–2014 (age 62)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Kalju Uibo

1922–2017 (age 95)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Rein Kersten

1934–2010 (age 76)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Maris Valk-Falk

1934–2016 (age 82)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Madis-Tõnu Lambin

1935–2011 (age 76)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Tiia Viiron

1937–2015 (age 78)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Raivo Saldre

1949–2018 (age 69)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Silvia Kiik

1931–2018 (age 87)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mart Taevere

1951–2016 (age 65)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Lilian Kirrepe

1927–2018 (age 91)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Rein Weber

1940–2018 (age 78)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Rein Weber was a dedicated architect whose work quietly enriched Estonia's cities.

Rafail Belchikov

1917–2015 (age 98)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Rafail Belchikov was a gifted screenwriter whose stories echoed with compassion and insight.

Talvo Pabut

1962–2017 (age 55)

Raadi cemetery

Volli Kalm

1953–2017 (age 64)

Raadi cemetery

Kais Adlas

1945–2016 (age 71)

Raadi cemetery

Viljar Ansko

1948–2016 (age 68)

Raadi cemetery

Viljar Ansko was a compassionate physician whose care touched many lives.

Hugo Sepp

1923–2014 (age 91)

Metsakalmistu

Hugo Sepp was an architect committed to creating meaningful spaces rooted in tradition.