Deaths in the 2010s

Kiira Aaviksoo

1955–2011 (age 56)

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Lembit Sossi

1943–2012 (age 69)

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Lembit Sossi inspired inquiry and precision in physics through his research and mentorship.

Linda Poots

1929–2015 (age 86)

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Maido Rahula

1936–2017 (age 81)

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Marju Lepajõe

1962–2019 (age 57)

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Marju Lepajõe (28 October 1962 - 4 July 2019) was an Estonian classical philologist, translator and historian of religi...

Olev Saks

1930–2017 (age 87)

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Rein Vihalemm

1938–2015 (age 77)

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Risto Tammelo

1945–2010 (age 65)

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Risto Tammelo shaped minds in physics through thoughtful research and mentorship.

Tiit Paaver

1952–2019 (age 67)

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Tiit Paaver explored genetics with curiosity and a deep sense of responsibility.

Tiit Pokk

1964–2014 (age 50)

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Tullio Ilomets

1921–2018 (age 97)

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Tullio Ilomets (13 July 1921 – 22 August 2018) was an Estonian chemist, science historian and a volunteer in heritage ...

Tõnu Tuvikene

1952–2010 (age 58)

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Vello Reeben

1931–2010 (age 79)

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Aadu Kolk

1937–2013 (age 76)

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Aadu Kolk spent decades tending to animals with compassion, mentoring fellow veterinarians in the values of careful care...

Johannes Mitt

1948–2013 (age 65)

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Mikk Sarv

1951–2018 (age 67)

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Mikk Sarv (10 August 1951 – 6 April 2018) was an Estonian folklorist, regilaul (runic-song) singer, biologist, educato...

Ivar Puura

1961–2012 (age 51)

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Väino Puura

1935–2018 (age 83)

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Väino Puura shared his lifelong fascination with the earth’s layers through steady research and thoughtful teaching.

Enn Seppet

1950–2012 (age 62)

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Heino Noor

1922–2018 (age 96)

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Heino Noor devoted his years to gentle, thoughtful care as a physician and mentor.

Ergo Nõmmiste

1956–2019 (age 63)

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Ergo Nõmmiste combined a bright scientific mind with a generous heart, inspiring collaborations in physics and beyond.

Eve Oja

1948–2019 (age 71)

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Eve Oja (10 October 1948 – 27 January 2019) was an Estonian mathematician specializing in functional analysis.

Mall Reeben

1931–2018 (age 87)

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Mall Reeben pursued chemistry with rigor and joy, guiding students to explore the connections between theory and everyda...

Janno Reiljan

1951–2018 (age 67)

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Janno Reiljan (8 October 1951 in Mikita – 23 January 2018) was an Estonian politician, economist and professor of fore...

Kaido Jaanson

1940–2015 (age 75)

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Vello Past

1928–2014 (age 86)

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Ao Peep

1947–2011 (age 64)

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Ao Peep shared his talent and generosity through acting, inviting audiences and colleagues alike into deeper understandi...

Madis Rubel

1935–2011 (age 76)

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Madis Rubel combined quiet curiosity with generous mentorship, helping others understand Estonia’s geological heritage...

Sulev Maramaa

1925–2018 (age 93)

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Urmas Petti

1965–2016 (age 51)

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Urmas Petti was a theologian whose leadership and scholarship guided many seeking spiritual counsel.

Valter Pilv

1923–2011 (age 88)

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Nikolai Preiman

1933–2012 (age 79)

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Nikolai Preiman was a politician who pursued thoughtful consensus and steadfast service to the public good.

Valner Krinal

1929–2014 (age 85)

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Jüri Kärner

1940–2010 (age 70)

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Heinrich Vipper

1928–2013 (age 85)

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Heinrich Vipper was an agronomist whose research and mentorship strengthened Estonian agricultural traditions.

Peep Veski

1950–2014 (age 64)

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Peep Veski was a pharmacist whose care and counsel deeply supported the wellbeing of his community.

Rein Ahas

1966–2018 (age 52)

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Rein Ahas (10 December 1966 – 18 February 2018) was an Estonian geographer and a professor at the University of Tartu.

Lembit Saarts

1924–2016 (age 92)

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Lembit Saarts was an artist celebrated for artwork that blended tradition with expressive new visions.

Veiko Vasar

1956–2015 (age 59)

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Endel Tünder

1929–2015 (age 86)

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Endel Tünder was a surgeon whose steady skill and compassionate mentorship advanced Estonia’s medical care.

Helju Vasar

1932–2013 (age 81)

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Irene Leisner

1930–2015 (age 85)

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Raal Kivi

1946–2015 (age 69)

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Raal Kivi was an architect whose designs blended innovation with deep respect for community life.

Kaljo Valgma

1931–2015 (age 84)

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Kaljo Valgma was a physician remembered for combining medical expertise with genuine empathy.

Raul Talvik

1935–2016 (age 81)

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Raul Talvik was a medical researcher whose work expanded understanding and care through rigorous inquiry.

Matti Liiske

1939–2017 (age 78)

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Matti Liiske (1939-2017) was an Estonian from Tooste who was laid to rest at Old St. John's cemetery.

Heino Stumbur

1930–2014 (age 84)

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Heino Stumbur (1930-2014) was an Estonian buried at Old St. John's cemetery.

Heino Pallo

1932–2017 (age 85)

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Heino Pallo (1932-2017) was an Estonian from Luutsniku who was laid to rest at Old St. John's cemetery.

Eda Tammelo

1947–2012 (age 65)

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Eda Tammelo (1947-2012) was an Estonian from Kohtla-Järve who was buried at Old St. John's cemetery.

Märt Saarma

1935–2019 (age 84)

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Märt Saarma (1935-2019) was an Estonian buried at Old St. John's cemetery.