Deaths in the 2020s

Ekke Märten Hekles

1997–2024 (age 27)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Kaie Kerem

1945–2021 (age 76)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Kaie Kerem was an economist admired for her integrity and her thoughtful contributions to public discourse.

Aita Levoll

1937–2024 (age 87)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Uno Rosme

1928–2022 (age 94)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Architect Uno Rosme (1928–2022) left a legacy of calm, community-minded design that continues to serve the people arou...

Olev Tauts

1941–2020 (age 79)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Leo Türn

1932–2024 (age 92)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Technologist Leo Türn (1932–2024) advanced Estonian industry through steady innovation and mentorship.

Alfred Kivisaar

1953–2021 (age 68)

Jüri cemetery

Alfred Kivisaar (8 January 1953 – 18 January 2021) was an Estonian badminton player.

Märt Ringmaa

1938–2021 (age 83)

Jüri cemetery

The Bomb man of Pae street (Estonian: Pae tänava pommimees) was a notorious serial bomber, later identified as Märt Ri...

Raul Sepper

1951–2024 (age 73)

Jüri cemetery

Georg Allik

1943–2024 (age 81)

Kaarepere cemetery

University teacher Georg Allik (1943–2024) guided generations of students with warmth and a deep commitment to Kaarepe...

Ain Kaalep

1926–2020 (age 94)

Elva cemetery

Ain Kaalep (4 June 1926 – 9 June 2020) was an Estonian poet, playwright, literary critic and translator.

Arved Sapar

1933–2021 (age 88)

Elva cemetery

Arved-Ervin Sapar (7 February 1933 – 1 December 2021) was an Estonian theoretical astrophysicist and cosmologist.

Ivar Kostabi

1936–2021 (age 85)

Elva cemetery

Marek Kalmus

1971–2023 (age 52)

Elva cemetery

Väino Uibo

1942–2024 (age 82)

Elva cemetery

Väino Uibo (7 October 1942 – 24 January 2024) was an Estonian actor, singer, director and theatre leader.

Vello Jaaska

1936–2023 (age 87)

Elva cemetery

Botanist Vello Jaaska (1936–2023) deepened appreciation of Estonia's flora through field science and public outreach.

Jüri Kalmus

1943–2024 (age 81)

Elva cemetery

Jüri Kalmus nurtured generations of Estonian cyclists with quiet dedication.

Jaan Vennik

1948–2021 (age 73)

Elva cemetery

Jaak Lõhmus

1955–2024 (age 69)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Jaak Lõhmus left an enduring mark on Estonian cinema through his thoughtful screenplays.

Rein Lüüs

1935–2020 (age 85)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Igor Tõnurist

1947–2021 (age 74)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Igor Tõnurist (11 February 1947 – 8 January 2021) was an Estonian ethnographer and folklorist.

Aino Kapsta

1935–2024 (age 89)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Aino Teelem Kapsta (15 July 1935 – 24 March 2024) was an Estonian metalsmith, jewelry artist and matriarch of the Kaps...

Priit Valkna

1971–2024 (age 53)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Rain Lahtmets

1936–2021 (age 85)

Pärnamäe Cemetery

Rain Lahtmets ensured fair play with calm authority and enduring commitment.

Jaan Rannap

1931–2023 (age 92)

Halliste cemetery

Jaan Rannap (3 September 1931 – 1 November 2023) was an Estonian children's writer and track-and-field athlete.

Helja-Amanda Kukk

1924–2022 (age 98)

Halliste cemetery

Leo Rannamägi

1929–2022 (age 93)

Karjaküla cemetery

Leo Rannamägi was an engineer whose steady guidance helped build infrastructure with care and precision.

Helvi Jürisson

1928–2023 (age 95)

Karjaküla cemetery

Helvi Jürisson (5 October 1928 – 16 September 2023) was an Estonian poet, translator, and children's book author, awa...

Erik Tohvri

1933–2020 (age 87)

Karjaküla cemetery

Erik Tohvri was a writer whose insightful prose captured the heart of Estonian life.

Eduard Kuuskor

1918–2022 (age 104)

Karjaküla cemetery

Eduard Kuuskor was a military professional remembered for steadfast leadership and honorable service.

Laine Pukk

1935–2022 (age 87)

Siimusti cemetery

Eino Veskis

1931–2022 (age 91)

Siimusti cemetery

Eino Veskis was a teacher whose encouragement helped generations embrace learning.

Elvi Alekand

1932–2020 (age 88)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Andres Rõhu

1965–2021 (age 56)

New St. John's Cemetery

Valli Ilvik

1951–2022 (age 71)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Virve Tiirmaa

1925–2025 (age 100)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Milvi Jürissaar

1935–2023 (age 88)

New St. John's Cemetery

Leili Pärnpuu

1950–2022 (age 72)

Metsakalmistu

Leili Pärnpuu (30 January 1950 – 5 February 2022) was an Estonian chess player who won the Estonian Women's Chess Cha...

Mihkel Leppik

1932–2021 (age 89)

Metsakalmistu

Mihkel Leppik (27 October 1932 – 7 July 2021) was an Estonian rowing coach.

Mihkel Smelyanski

1950–2020 (age 70)

Metsakalmistu

Kalev Margus

1933–2023 (age 90)

Metsakalmistu

Ilmar Tiismaa

1940–2021 (age 81)

Metsakalmistu

A dedicated teacher whose thoughtful mentorship left a lasting impact on many students and educators.

Mart Murdvee

1951–2022 (age 71)

New St. John's Cemetery

Mart Murdvee (March 18, 1951 – January 29, 2022) was an Estonian psychologist and scholar.

Laine Kallas

1942–2024 (age 82)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Laine Erik (later Kallas; 21 April 1942 – 6 October 2024) was an Estonian agricultural scientist and middle-distance r...

Hilja-Liivia Paris

1922–2020 (age 98)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

A pioneering basketball player whose dedication advanced women’s sport in Estonia.

Tiit Roosmaa

1955–2024 (age 69)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

A thoughtful computer scientist whose curiosity and mentorship advanced Estonia’s digital journey.

Milvi Seping

1929–2022 (age 93)

New St. John's Cemetery

A poet whose heartfelt verses offered comfort and connection to readers far and wide.

Udo Tiirmaa

1928–2025 (age 97)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Robert-Rudolf Volk

1921–2021 (age 100)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery

Robert-Rudolf Volk (8 February 1921 – 10 March 2021) was an Estonian militant sculptor.

Irina Kalits

1928–2023 (age 95)

Tartu Uspenski cemetery