Deaths in the 2010s

Heiki Arike

1965–2018 (age 53)

Metsakalmistu

Heiki Arike (5 May 1965 – 9 October 2018) was an Estonian politician and a major in the Estonian Defence League, who w...

Leo Valdma

1925–2015 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Kalju Haan

1937–2015 (age 78)

Metsakalmistu

Mati Heinsar

1965–2016 (age 51)

Metsakalmistu

Kärt Jänes-Kapp

1960–2015 (age 55)

Metsakalmistu

Maie Kalnin

1932–2015 (age 83)

Metsakalmistu

Olav Keerberg

1935–2015 (age 80)

Metsakalmistu

Maie Lind

1938–2013 (age 75)

Metsakalmistu

Horre Zeiger

1932–2013 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

Hain Toss

1939–2015 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Jaan Vares

1927–2016 (age 89)

Metsakalmistu

Anneli Ammas

1962–2019 (age 57)

Metsakalmistu

Ninel Järvson

1930–2016 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Ruth Alas

1960–2018 (age 58)

Metsakalmistu

Ruth Alas (5 August 1960 in Türi, Soviet Union – 23 January 2018 in Tallinn, Estonia) was an Estonian management scie...

Lilian Linnaks

1929–2016 (age 87)

Metsakalmistu

Ene Mihkelson

1944–2017 (age 73)

Old St. John's cemetery

Viktor Palm

1926–2010 (age 84)

Old St. John's cemetery

Leonid Stolovich

1929–2013 (age 84)

Old St. John's cemetery

Helmut Piirimäe

1930–2017 (age 87)

Old St. John's cemetery

Hans Trass

1928–2017 (age 89)

Old St. John's cemetery

Sergei Isakov

1931–2013 (age 82)

Old St. John's cemetery

Pavel Reifman

1923–2012 (age 89)

Old St. John's cemetery

Erich Kukk

1928–2017 (age 89)

Old St. John's cemetery

Allan Liim

1929–2017 (age 88)

Old St. John's cemetery

Andrus Kasemaa

1941–2016 (age 75)

Old St. John's cemetery

Asta Vilbaste

1923–2010 (age 87)

Old St. John's cemetery

Eino Pettai

1936–2014 (age 78)

Old St. John's cemetery

Evi Remm

1930–2018 (age 88)

Old St. John's cemetery

Hans Sarv

1920–2011 (age 91)

Old St. John's cemetery

Military veteran Hans Sarv is remembered for his steadfast dedication to service and his calming leadership.

Herta Elviste

1923–2015 (age 92)

Old St. John's cemetery

Jüri Ruus

1957–2013 (age 56)

Old St. John's cemetery

Political scientist Jüri Ruus illuminated civic discourse with clarity and a passion for democratic values.

Tõnu Reimann

1947–2016 (age 69)

Metsakalmistu

Aivar Ots

1962–2018 (age 56)

Metsakalmistu

Voldemar Ilja

1922–2010 (age 88)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Historian Voldemar Ilja illuminated Estonia's past through rigorous research and heartfelt teaching.

Ergo Raukas

1935–2017 (age 82)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Imbi Ploompuu

1926–2013 (age 87)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Ceramicist Imbi Ploompuu blended tradition and innovation with gracious mentorship.

Johannes Aarik

1912–2011 (age 99)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Siima Škop

1920–2016 (age 96)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Illustrator Siima Škop charmed audiences with tender imagery that elevated stories and community projects.

Evi-Saidi Raukas

1929–2013 (age 84)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Aino Huimerind

1928–2014 (age 86)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Coach Aino Huimerind inspired athletes through balanced guidance and unwavering encouragement.

Uno Kajak

1933–2019 (age 86)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Uno Kajak (9 May 1933 – 10 August 2019) was an Estonian skier.

Nevil Blumberg

1961–2015 (age 54)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Guitarist Nevil Blumberg enriched audiences with soulful performances and generous mentorship.

Mark Levin

1945–2014 (age 69)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Selma Multer

1928–2016 (age 88)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Selma Multer upheld the integrity of basketball as a respected official for generations.

Elsa Värte

1930–2011 (age 81)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Ossip Benenson

1919–2017 (age 98)

Rahumäe Jewish Cemetery

Ossip Benenson served with honorable dedication and remained a steady presence for his community.

Irene-Maria Lindi

1943–2017 (age 74)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Rudolf Zirk

1920–2018 (age 98)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Rudolf Zirk’s voice brought warmth and nuance to every stage he graced.

Gennadi Terri

1940–2012 (age 72)

Hiiu-Rahu Cemetery

Karl Karlep

1939–2018 (age 79)

Old St. John's cemetery

Karl Karlep championed inclusive education with compassion and quiet conviction.