Deaths in the 2020s

Viljo Saldre

1952–2020 (age 68)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mall Poola

1932–2024 (age 92)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mall Poola shaped educational thinking in Estonia through theory rooted in practice.

Aarne Pruks

1949–2021 (age 72)

Maarja Cemetery

Aarne Pruks (1949-2021) was an Estonian buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Ann Marksoo

1930–2023 (age 93)

Maarja Cemetery

Ann Marksoo (1930-2023) was an Estonian geographer from Tartu who was interred at Maarja Cemetery.

Heino Moldau

1934–2021 (age 87)

Maarja Cemetery

Heino Moldau (1934-2021) was an Estonian from Lüganuse Rural Municipality who was laid to rest at Maarja Cemetery.

Heldur Viires

1927–2021 (age 94)

Maarja Cemetery

Heldur Viires (1927-2021) was an Estonian scholar who lived in Tallinn and was buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Rein Pärn

1940–2021 (age 81)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Athletics competitor remembered for inspiring persistence and support.

Tiiu Saava

1935–2021 (age 86)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Dedicated teacher whose nurturing spirit touched generations.

Ülo Sirp

1927–2021 (age 94)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Architect whose thoughtful designs served both people and place.

Anti Kidron

1943–2023 (age 80)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Psychologist who offered compassionate guidance and advocacy.

Kirsti Laanemaa

1940–2023 (age 83)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Villem Lapimaa

1952–2024 (age 72)

Rahumäe Cemetery

A devoted tennis player whose leadership on and off the court inspired generations.

Endla Jäetma

1929–2022 (age 93)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Arvo Mesikepp

1944–2023 (age 79)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Anti Viikna

1944–2023 (age 79)

Rahumäe Cemetery

A chemist whose calm precision and mentorship strengthened Estonia’s scientific community.

Viivi Maanso

1929–2021 (age 92)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Kalju Kask

1929–2021 (age 92)

Rahumäe Cemetery

An agronomist whose lifelong commitment to the land nurtured both farmers and future techniques.

Kirsti Metusala

1937–2025 (age 88)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Linda Kongo

1929–2022 (age 93)

Maarja Cemetery

Linda Kongo (1929-2022) was an Estonian from Taagepera who was buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Peeter Olesk

1953–2021 (age 68)

Maarja Cemetery

Peeter Olesk (1953-2021) was an Estonian from Tallinn who was buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Rein Prank

1949–2024 (age 75)

Maarja Cemetery

Rein Prank (1949-2024) was an Estonian from Albu Rural Municipality who was buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Riste Ridala

1932–2022 (age 90)

Maarja Cemetery

Riste Ridala (1932-2022) was an Estonian from Tartu who was buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Ülo Tamm

1935–2020 (age 85)

Maarja Cemetery

Ülo Tamm (1935-2020) was an Estonian individual buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Jüri Marran

1937–2021 (age 84)

Maarja Cemetery

Jüri Marran (1937-2021) was an Estonian from Tartu buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Agu Saar

1942–2020 (age 78)

Maarja Cemetery

Agu Saar (1942-2020) was an Estonian from Paide buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Mare Puhk

1938–2024 (age 86)

Maarja Cemetery

Mare Puhk (1938-2024) was an Estonian from Tartu buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Märt Laur

1980–2020 (age 40)

Maarja Cemetery

Märt Laur (1980-2020) was an Estonian buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Tanel Linnus

1954–2022 (age 68)

Maarja Cemetery

Tanel Linnus (1954-2022) was an Estonian from Tartu buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Mihkel Loodus

1937–2022 (age 85)

Maarja Cemetery

Mihkel Loodus (1937-2022) was an Estonian from Tartu buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Airi Liimets

1959–2022 (age 63)

Maarja Cemetery

Airi Liimets (1959-2022) was an Estonian buried at Maarja Cemetery.

Toomas Kirss

1958–2022 (age 64)

Kudjape Cemetery

Toomas Kirss was an Estonian from Saare County who lived from 1958 to 2022 and was buried at Kudjape Cemetery.

Maret Olvet

1930–2020 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Artist Maret Olvet explored everyday beauty with gentle curiosity through her creative work.

Lea Prunsvelt

1931–2020 (age 89)

Metsakalmistu

Agu Uudelepp

1974–2020 (age 46)

Metsakalmistu

Ilme-Anu Neemre

1940–2022 (age 82)

Metsakalmistu

Arvo Nuut

1941–2021 (age 80)

Metsakalmistu

Arvo Nuut (13 April 1941 – 1 March 2021) was an Estonian film operator and film producer.

Urmas Jõemees

1963–2023 (age 60)

Metsakalmistu

Urmas Jõemees was a cinematographer whose thoughtful imagery brought Estonian stories vividly to life.

Vladimir Dubrovski

1937–2021 (age 84)

Metsakalmistu

Ingrid Kivirähk

1931–2024 (age 93)

Metsakalmistu

Kristjan Lepp

1974–2020 (age 46)

Metsakalmistu

Kristjan Lepp was a gifted photographer whose images celebrated the richness of everyday life.

Toivo Kurg

1946–2021 (age 75)

Metsakalmistu

Toivo Kurg was a dedicated Estonian weightlifter known for his discipline and support of emerging athletes.

Afrat (Ergo) Laas

1977–2023 (age 46)

Metsakalmistu

Merit Alliku

1991–2023 (age 32)

Metsakalmistu

Tõnu Soo

1944–2023 (age 79)

Metsakalmistu

Tõnu Soo was a distinguished printmaker whose thoughtful compositions offered quiet reflection and insight.

Virve Kiisa

1930–2022 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Aadu Kaasik

1937–2022 (age 85)

Metsakalmistu

Aadu Kaasik was a respected coach whose mentorship shaped the careers and characters of many athletes.

Väino Viilup

1928–2021 (age 93)

Metsakalmistu

Felix Hiie

1928–2020 (age 92)

Metsakalmistu

Felix Hiie was a calm and thoughtful coach who inspired athletes to find strength in resilience.

Krista Saar

1945–2021 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Krista Saar was a scenographer whose imaginative spaces deepened the emotional resonance of each performance.

Luule Maar

1938–2024 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu