Deaths in the 2020s

Ninell Tugi

1936–2022 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Katrin Ehala

1953–2024 (age 71)

Metsakalmistu

Katrin Ehala was a singer whose warm performances created inclusive spaces of comfort and celebration.

Henry Laks

1961–2023 (age 62)

Metsakalmistu

Henry Laks was a singer whose honest performances moved listeners with their warmth and care.

Olev Oja

1935–2023 (age 88)

Metsakalmistu

Elve Ojavere

1935–2022 (age 87)

Metsakalmistu

Economist Elve Ojavere brought clarity and compassion to both research and teaching.

Jaak Kangilaski

1939–2022 (age 83)

Metsakalmistu

Jaak Kangilaski (10 December 1939 – 30 August 2022) was an Estonian art historian.

Leelo Talvik

1944–2021 (age 77)

Metsakalmistu

Actor Leelo Talvik brought warmth and conviction to every performance she gave.

Kaarel Orviku

1935–2021 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Kaarel Orviku (15 July 1935 in Tartu – 24 July 2021) was an Estonian geologist (marine geologist) and nature photograp...

Arvo Ots

1931–2022 (age 91)

Metsakalmistu

Tõnu Tamm

1942–2021 (age 79)

Metsakalmistu

Actor Tõnu Tamm brought authenticity and kindness to every role he inhabited.

Vello Otsmaa

1932–2021 (age 89)

Metsakalmistu

Andres Jaaksoo

1945–2021 (age 76)

Metsakalmistu

Vello Palm

1938–2024 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Kirill Teiter

1952–2022 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Kirill Teiter (25 August 1952 – 20 May 2022), self-styled as Kirill I was an Estonian politician and humorist, as well...

Johannes Kert

1959–2021 (age 62)

Defence Forces Cemetery of Tallinn

Johannes Kert (3 December 1959 – 4 March 2021) was an Estonian politician and military officer.

Tiit Tiidemann

1934–2024 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Tiit Tiidemann was an inventive engineer whose careful leadership advanced Estonia’s infrastructure and whose memory r...

Ivi Tivik

1936–2022 (age 86)

Metsakalmistu

Ivi Tivik was a beloved violinist whose artistry inspired many and whose memory rests at Metsakalmistu.

Kuno Todeson

1924–2022 (age 98)

Metsakalmistu

Kuno Todeson (26 May 1924 – 6 May 2022) was an Estonian politician.

Heino Ross

1929–2022 (age 93)

Metsakalmistu

Erkki Truve

1965–2020 (age 55)

Metsakalmistu

Toomas Huik

1931–2020 (age 89)

Metsakalmistu

Toomas Huik was a conscientious translator who connected cultures through language and whose memory rests at Metsakalmis...

Jaak Johanson

1959–2021 (age 62)

Metsakalmistu

Marje Josing

1959–2023 (age 64)

Metsakalmistu

Economist Marje Josing dedicated her life to strengthening Estonia's financial resilience while nurturing the next gener...

Leo Rohlin

1939–2022 (age 83)

Metsakalmistu

Ellu Saar

1955–2024 (age 69)

Metsakalmistu

Sociologist Ellu Saar offered compassionate scholarship that deepened understanding of Estonia's evolving communities.

ハイノ・シサスク

1928–2023 (age 95)

Metsakalmistu

Heino Sisask (31 December 1928 – 21 January 2023) was an Estonian politician, racewalker, and sports personality.

Märt Hunt

1940–2020 (age 80)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mark Sinisoo

1932–2020 (age 88)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Computer scientist Mark Sinisoo advanced Estonia's technological horizons through research and guidance.

Arvo Tikk

1929–2022 (age 93)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Silvi Virkepuu

1951–2020 (age 69)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Designer Silvi Virkepuu married elegance with practicality, leaving a quiet but lasting mark on Estonian aesthetics.

Hannes Tammet

1937–2020 (age 83)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Raimu Aas

1934–2020 (age 86)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Entrepreneur Raimu Aas balanced business acumen with community-minded leadership.

Aadu Luberg

1957–2021 (age 64)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Lawyer Aadu Luberg upheld the rule of law with articulate advocacy and devoted mentorship.

Sirje Tennosaar

1943–2021 (age 78)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Sirje Tennosaar (née Sirje Arbi; 5 June 1943 – 23 April 2021) was a Soviet and Estonian actress and television presen...

Heigo Mirka

1944–2025 (age 81)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Heljut Kapral

1923–2021 (age 98)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Malle Laan

1950–2021 (age 71)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Alma Kullerkupp

1935–2022 (age 87)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Aino Arro

1923–2021 (age 98)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Valdu Suurkask

1939–2024 (age 85)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Mati Tabur

1949–2023 (age 74)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Viivi Viilmann

1932–2022 (age 90)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Andres Veske

1965–2022 (age 57)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Vello Samm

1942–2022 (age 80)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Andres Liivak

1970–2021 (age 51)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Enn Riisalu

1936–2022 (age 86)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Enn Riisalu was a steadfast boxer who inspired younger athletes with his courage and mentorship.

Margit Viirmaa

1932–2020 (age 88)

Rahumäe Cemetery

Andres Müürsepp

1953–2022 (age 69)

Raadi cemetery

Reet Varblane

1952–2023 (age 71)

Metsakalmistu

Vootele Vaska

1930–2021 (age 91)

Metsakalmistu

Vootele Vaska was a philosopher whose reflections deepened Estonian intellectual life.