Deaths in the 2010s

Jüri Samarütel

1938–2018 (age 80)

Pauluse Cemetery

Koidula Piir

1929–2018 (age 89)

Pauluse Cemetery

Koidula Piir was a devoted chemist whose thoughtful mentorship and meticulous research inspired those around her.

Laine Tüüts

1925–2011 (age 86)

Pauluse Cemetery

Martin Kutman

1928–2012 (age 84)

Pauluse Cemetery

Olaf-Mihkel Klaassen

1929–2012 (age 83)

Pauluse Cemetery

Tõnu Möls

1939–2019 (age 80)

Pauluse Cemetery

Tõnu Möls (12 June 1939 in Tartu – 1 December 2019 ) was an Estonian mathematician and biologist.

Uudo Pragi

1941–2015 (age 74)

Pauluse Cemetery

Uudo Pragi was a geographer whose thoughtful exploration of landscapes fostered a deeper respect for the relationship be...

Arvo Rõõmusoks

1928–2010 (age 82)

Pauluse Cemetery

Arvo Rõõmusoks was a geologist whose careful studies and mentorship helped safeguard Estonia’s geological heritage.

Viivi Dikson

1942–2010 (age 68)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Viivi Dikson was an actor celebrated for her sincere performances and generous spirit within the artistic community.

Mati Idlane

1938–2010 (age 72)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Helju Sirel

1931–2011 (age 80)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Heino Levald

1930–2014 (age 84)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Engineer Heino Levald (1930–2014) fortified Estonian infrastructure with thoughtful planning and unassuming dedication...

Signe Lahtein

1977–2018 (age 41)

Jüri cemetery

Andres Kuresoo

1954–2014 (age 60)

Elva cemetery

Jaak Peebo

1933–2016 (age 83)

Elva cemetery

Linguist Jaak Peebo (1933–2016) enriched Estonian linguistic scholarship and inspired those who followed in his footst...

Ülo Ojaveer

1931–2019 (age 88)

Elva cemetery

Agronomist Ülo Ojaveer (1931–2019) devoted his life to nurturing healthier fields and sharing sustainable practices.

Laur Palgi

1935–2016 (age 81)

Elva cemetery

Ants Sööt

1935–2013 (age 78)

Elva cemetery

Conductor Ants Sööt (1935–2013) uplifted audiences with precise leadership and heartfelt musicality.

Aleks Raja

1928–2014 (age 86)

Elva cemetery

Madis Lepasoo

1961–2015 (age 54)

Elva cemetery

Nils Bernhard Sachris

1923–2014 (age 91)

Elva cemetery

Physician Nils Bernhard Sachris (1923–2014) comforted patients with calm reassurance and steady expertise.

Maimu-Koidula Sirel

1930–2014 (age 84)

Elva cemetery

Olavi Kärner

1942–2016 (age 74)

Elva cemetery

Aino Paal

1926–2015 (age 89)

Elva cemetery

Cross-country skier Aino Paal (1926–2015) blazed trails for Estonian women in sport and inspired generations to embrac...

Kai Luiga

1946–2017 (age 71)

Elva cemetery

Aleksander Igonin

1939–2013 (age 74)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Veera Pino

1925–2015 (age 90)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Veera Pino preserved cherished folklore with a lifelong devotion to Estonia's oral heritage.

Arno Kirt

1939–2016 (age 77)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Arno Kirt brought thoughtful analysis and mentorship to Estonia's economic discourse.

Toomas Taimla

1964–2012 (age 48)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Lembit Vahesaar

1936–2013 (age 77)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Valdek Mikkal

1929–2016 (age 87)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Raoul Üksvärav

1928–2016 (age 88)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Tiiu Vahi

1932–2011 (age 79)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Rein Miller

1938–2017 (age 79)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Alfred Keerd

1915–2014 (age 99)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Alfred Keerd encouraged athletes to pursue excellence with integrity and quiet strength.

Urmas Kaju

1956–2014 (age 58)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Vladimir Klinkov

1967–2014 (age 47)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Vladimir Klinkov supported young athletes with warmth and a steady belief in their potential.

Jüri Tümanok

1966–2015 (age 49)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Paul Tammela

1945–2015 (age 70)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Paul Tammela guided generations of learners through the subtle beauty of mathematics.

Urmas Jaamul

1945–2015 (age 70)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Vladimir Penart

1925–2015 (age 90)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Vladimir Penart’s story remains a solemn reminder of the consequences of choices made.

Yevgeni Kaljundi

1931–2011 (age 80)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Paul Kangur

1926–2015 (age 89)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Paul Kangur shaped Estonia’s built environment with respectful, thoughtful design.

Eduard Agu

1937–2013 (age 76)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Maido Maadik

1960–2014 (age 54)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Milvi Torim

1944–2015 (age 71)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Milvi Torim was an artist whose luminous depictions of Estonian life continue to resonate with viewers.

Arnold Ilmjärv

1930–2014 (age 84)

Kirbla cemetery

Juhan Hallikmaa

1943–2017 (age 74)

Tapa cemetery

Juhan Hallikmaa was a sport shooter admired for his steady focus and generous mentorship.

Aino Jõgi

1922–2013 (age 91)

Halliste cemetery

Rudolf Sisask

1926–2017 (age 91)

Halliste cemetery