Deaths in the 2020s
8,500+ memorials
Eerik Pakosta
1931–2020 (age 89)
Metsakalmistu
Eino Mäelt
1940–2021 (age 81)
Metsakalmistu
Musician Eino Mäelt filled rooms and hearts with enduring melodies and the joy of shared sound.
Marju Kuut
1946–2022 (age 76)
Pärsama
Disc jockey Marju Kuut was beloved for her gracious storytelling and ability to unite listeners through shared musical j...
Arnold Rüütel
1928–2024 (age 96)
Metsakalmistu
Arnold Rüütel (Estonian pronunciation: [ˈɑrːnolʲtʲ ˈryːtːːelʲ], 10 May 1928 – 31 December 2024) was an Est...
Jaan Rääts
1932–2020 (age 88)
Metsakalmistu
Jaan Rääts (15 October 1932 – 25 December 2020) was a Soviet and Estonian composer who worked extensively on Estonia...
Ita Ever
1931–2023 (age 92)
Metsakalmistu
Ita Ever (born Ilse Ever; 1 April 1931 – 9 August 2023) was an Estonian film, radio, theatre, and television actress.
Ester Mägi
1922–2021 (age 99)
Metsakalmistu
Ester Mägi (10 January 1922 – 14 May 2021) was an Estonian composer.
Jüri Tarmak
1946–2022 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Tarmak (21 July 1946 – 22 June 2022) was an Estonian high jumper who competed for the Soviet Union.
Mats Traat
1936–2022 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Mats Traat (23 November 1936 – 27 June 2022) was an Estonian poet, poetry translator, and author.
Urmas Sisask
1960–2022 (age 62)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Arrak
1936–2022 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Arrak (24 October 1936 – 16 October 2022) was an Estonian painter, whose works with distinguished and recognizab...
Erich Kõlar
1924–2022 (age 98)
Metsakalmistu
Aleksei Olgin
1931–2020 (age 89)
Metsakalmistu
Writer Aleksei Olgin told honest stories that honored the quiet strength of everyday life.
Gita Teearu
1934–2025 (age 91)
Metsakalmistu
Artist Gita Teearu inspired the Estonian art scene with luminous works and a steadfast commitment to creative expression...
Helene Vannari
1948–2022 (age 74)
Metsakalmistu
Helene Vannari (20 March 1948 – 16 March 2022) was an Estonian stage, radio, television and film actress.
Hillar Palamets
1927–2022 (age 95)
Metsakalmistu
Teacher Hillar Palamets inspired generations of students through thoughtful mentorship and lifelong devotion to learning...
Ilmar Pihlak
1936–2022 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Ingo Normet
1946–2022 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Ingo Normet (8 June 1946 – 8 September 2022) was an Estonian theatre director and theatre pedagogue.
Jaan Rohusaar
1936–2021 (age 85)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Alperten
1957–2020 (age 63)
Metsakalmistu
Jüri Alperten (16 September 1957 in Tallinn – 26 August 2020 in Tallinn) was an Estonian conductor, pianist and music...
Vaino Väljas
1931–2024 (age 93)
Metsakalmistu
Vaino Väljas (28 March 1931 – 16 January 2024) was a Soviet and Estonian diplomat and politician.
Uno Palu
1933–2024 (age 91)
Metsakalmistu
Uno Palu (8 February 1933 – 15 January 2024) was an Estonian decathlete who represented the USSR.
Juhan Aare
1948–2021 (age 73)
Metsakalmistu
Juhan Aare (20 February 1948 – 6 October 2021) was an Estonian journalist and politician, and the founder of the Eston...
Liia Palmse
1930–2023 (age 93)
Metsakalmistu
Maarja Haamer
1938–2021 (age 83)
Metsakalmistu
Mari Tarand
1941–2020 (age 79)
Metsakalmistu
Mari Tarand (née Mari Viiding;14 January 1941 Tallinn – 5 October 2020) was an Estonian radio journalist.
Meeli Sööt
1937–2024 (age 87)
Metsakalmistu
Meeli Sööt (13 September 1937 – 16 March 2024) was an Estonian stage, television, radio and film actress.
Raul-Allan Kiivet
1960–2021 (age 61)
Metsakalmistu
Raul-Allan Kiivet (1960-2021) was an Estonian individual buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Luule Käis
1929–2022 (age 93)
Metsakalmistu
Luule Käis (1929-2022) was an Estonian individual from Martna Rural Municipality who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemete...
Ivo Kuusk
1937–2023 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Ivo Kuusk (1937-2023) was an Estonian individual buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Bruno Tomberg
1926–2021 (age 95)
Metsakalmistu
Bruno Tomberg (1926-2021) was an Estonian from Pärnu City who lived through nearly a century of Estonian history before...
Jaak Vaus
1946–2022 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Jaak Vaus (1946-2022) was an Estonian from Märjamaa who was buried at Metsakalmistu cemetery.
Indrek Toome
1943–2023 (age 80)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Indrek Toome (19 September 1943 – 28 February 2023) was an Estonian politician and entrepreneur.
Andres Siim
1962–2020 (age 58)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Andres Siim (born 25 February 1962) is an Estonian architect.
Mart Ummelas
1953–2020 (age 67)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Mart Ummelas (20 August 1953 – 13 March 2020) was an Estonian journalist.
Ahto Räni
1930–2020 (age 90)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Andres Ellamaa
1944–2023 (age 79)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Ants Pihlak
1942–2023 (age 81)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Ants Pihlak was an Estonian who lived from 1942 to 2023 and was buried at Rahumäe Cemetery.
August Eelmäe
1931–2020 (age 89)
Rahumäe Cemetery
August Eelmäe was an Estonian from Holdre Rural Municipality who lived from 1931 to 2020 and was buried at Rahumäe Cem...
Raivo Trass
1946–2022 (age 76)
Metsakalmistu
Raivo Trass was an Estonian from Tallinn who lived from 1946 to 2022 and was buried at Metsakalmistu.
Helle Meri
1949–2024 (age 75)
Metsakalmistu
Helle Meri (née Pihlak; 14 March 1949 – 8 November 2024) was an Estonian actress who also served as the First Lady of...
Ivar Sipra
1954–2022 (age 68)
Metsakalmistu
Ivar Sipra was a dynamic drummer whose rhythmic talents energized Estonia’s music scene.
Riho Sibul
1958–2022 (age 64)
Metsakalmistu
Riho Sibul (26 June 1958 – 20 November 2022) was an Estonian singer and guitarist of the rock band Ultima Thule.
Kärt Tomingas
1967–2025 (age 58)
Metsakalmistu
Kärt Tomingas (5 April 1967 – 31 January 2025) was an Estonian singer, actress and teacher of performing arts.
Hannes Starkopf
1965–2021 (age 56)
Metsakalmistu
Ago-Endrik Kerge
1939–2021 (age 82)
Metsakalmistu
Ago-Endrik Kerge (also Endrik Kerge; 8 April 1939 Tallinn – 25 April 2021) was an Estonian dancer, ballet master, dire...
Aili Kogerman
1933–2023 (age 90)
Metsakalmistu
Aino Ostrat
1935–2021 (age 86)
Metsakalmistu
Aino Ostrat was an athlete admired for her dedication and graceful spirit in competition.
Leev Kuum
1930–2024 (age 94)
Rahumäe Cemetery
Peeter Raesaar
1940–2023 (age 83)
Rahumäe Cemetery