Deaths in the 2010s

Artur-Bernhard Upsi

1931–2015 (age 84)

Rakvere cemetery

Artur-Bernhard Upsi was a politician noted for his thoughtful commitment to civic life.

Karen Drambjan

1954–2011 (age 57)

Maardu cemetery

Oleg Kochenovski

1929–2014 (age 85)

Maardu cemetery

Oleg Kochenovski was an architect whose thoughtful designs enriched Estonia’s communities.

Kalev Kasemägi

1934–2016 (age 82)

Lüganuse cemetery

Business manager who guided enterprises with a steady hand while caring for his colleagues.

Aleksei Peterson

1931–2017 (age 86)

Ilmjärve cemetery

Ethnologist who preserved traditional stories and inspired future cultural scholars.

Erich Niinepuu

1926–2011 (age 85)

Nissi cemetery

Maarja Simovart

1945–2014 (age 69)

Nissi cemetery

Zootechnician devoted to animal welfare and agricultural resilience.

Virve Orav

1930–2013 (age 83)

Narva-Jõesuu cemetery

Virve Orav (1930-2013) was an Estonian individual buried at Narva-Jõesuu cemetery.

Ilmar Kuusemets

1919–2014 (age 95)

Nissi cemetery

Ilmar Kuusemets (1919-2014) was an Estonian from Lipa who was buried at Nissi cemetery.

Uno Heinapuu

1934–2011 (age 77)

Nissi cemetery

Uno Heinapuu (1934-2011) was an Estonian from Kärdla who was buried at Nissi cemetery.

Lembit Aader

1936–2015 (age 79)

Väike-Maarja Cemetery

Lembit Aader (1936-2015) was an Estonian buried at Väike-Maarja Cemetery.

Olev Zäuram

1927–2012 (age 85)

Väike-Maarja Cemetery

Olev Zäuram (1927-2012) was an Estonian from Kuigatsi Rural Municipality buried at Väike-Maarja Cemetery.

Артур Хениньш

1932–2014 (age 82)

Skrunda

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Jānis Gleizds

1924–2010 (age 86)

Ogre

Kaspars Astašenko

1975–2012 (age 37)

Riga

Vassili Kononov

1923–2011 (age 88)

Riga

Pāvels Kovaļovs

1990–2015 (age 25)

Riga

Ruta Šaca-Marjaša

1927–2016 (age 89)

Riga

Juris Lautsinsh

1957–2013 (age 56)

Riga

Biruta Baumane

1922–2017 (age 95)

Forest Cemetery

Vera Singajevska

1923–2014 (age 91)

Forest Cemetery

Vera Singajevska's expressive artistry on the stage inspired audiences and fellow actors alike.

Tõnu Karma

1924–2014 (age 90)

Forest Cemetery

Edgars Vinters

1919–2014 (age 95)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Zariņš

1930–2015 (age 85)

Forest Cemetery

Ramons Kepe

1932–2013 (age 81)

Forest Cemetery

Ramons Kepe kept Latvian song alive with a luminous voice and generous mentorship.

John Augustus Annus

1935–2013 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Rasma Roga

1925–2012 (age 87)

Forest Cemetery

Rasma Roga touched audiences with her sincere performances and generous spirit.

Aivars Brīze

1961–2013 (age 52)

Forest Cemetery

Andris Grūtups

1949–2014 (age 65)

Forest Cemetery

Andris Grūtups blended sharp legal mind with deep compassion for the people he served.

Ausma Derkēvica

1929–2011 (age 82)

Forest Cemetery

Uldis Stabulnieks

1945–2012 (age 67)

Forest Cemetery

Uldis Stabulnieks enriched Latvian culture with compositions that blended tradition and imagination.

Juris Rītiņš

1952–2010 (age 58)

Forest Cemetery

Ingrīda Andriņa

1944–2015 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Ingrīda Andriņa's luminous performances made her a cherished figure in Latvian theater.

Imants Auziņš

1937–2013 (age 76)

Forest Cemetery

Leonīds Grabovskis

1949–2011 (age 62)

Forest Cemetery

Leonīds Grabovskis's thoughtful portrayals left a lasting imprint on Latvian theater.

Mārtiņš Kleins

1938–2014 (age 76)

Forest Cemetery

Dina Kuple

1930–2010 (age 80)

Forest Cemetery

Dina Kuple shared warmth and authenticity through decades of memorable performances.

Oļģerts Ostenbergs

1925–2012 (age 87)

Forest Cemetery

Džemma Skulme

1925–2019 (age 94)

Forest Cemetery

Džemma Lija Skulme (20 September 1925 – 9 November 2019) was a Latvian artist and modernist painter.

Gvido Skulte

1939–2013 (age 74)

Forest Cemetery

Margarita Stāraste-Bordevīka

1914–2014 (age 100)

Forest Cemetery

Artūrs Ēķis

1933–2011 (age 78)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Anušēvics

1930–2013 (age 83)

Forest Cemetery

Kārlis Anušēvics's thoughtful artistry and steady devotion shaped many memorable productions.

Imants Ziedonis

1933–2013 (age 80)

Ragaciems

Heinrihs Strods

1925–2012 (age 87)

Forest Cemetery

Heinrihs Strods's diligent research deepened understanding of Latvia's history.

Kārlis Skrastiņš

1974–2011 (age 37)

Forest Cemetery

Jānis Klovāns

1935–2010 (age 75)

Forest Cemetery

Sarmīte Štūla

1946–2010 (age 64)

Forest Cemetery

Velta Līne

1923–2012 (age 89)

Forest Cemetery

Mikhail Zadornov

1948–2017 (age 69)

Forest Cemetery