Deaths in the 2020s

Toomas Frey

1937–2020 (age 83)

Põltsamaa Cemetery

Toomas Frey (13 December 1937 – 23 September 2020) was an Estonian ecologist, geobotanist and forest scientist.

Kalju Valdmann

1959–2024 (age 65)

Hageri Cemetery

A principled politician whose thoughtful leadership strengthened democratic dialogue.

Koit Joor

1939–2021 (age 82)

Hageri Cemetery

Koit Joor's courage in the ring and dedication to coaching inspired many young boxers.

Ann Tamm

1950–2021 (age 71)

Nõo Cemetery

Ann Tamm shared her love of skiing and supported athletes as a coach and mentor.

Jüri Viigipuu

1938–2023 (age 85)

Torma Cemetery

Jüri Viigipuu's basketball career and mentorship left a lasting mark on his community.

Aarne Link

1940–2023 (age 83)

Saarde Cemetery

Kalju Lillepuu

1935–2020 (age 85)

Metsakalmistu

Tonio Tamra

1962–2024 (age 62)

Metsakalmistu

Composer Tonio Tamra created evocative music that continues to inspire Estonian audiences.

Tiiu Kimber

1948–2024 (age 76)

Uulu cemetery

Photographer Tiiu Kimber is remembered for sensitively capturing the beauty and emotion of everyday life.

Reet Mägedi

1934–2024 (age 90)

Uulu cemetery

Liisa Koppel

2003–2021 (age 18)

Uulu cemetery

Actor Liisa Koppel is remembered for her luminous presence and heartfelt performances.

Rait Pärg

1966–2024 (age 58)

Uulu cemetery

Arvi Sommer

1966–2021 (age 55)

Uulu cemetery

Musician Arvi Sommer is remembered for his expressive performances and generous spirit.

Arvi Raja

1955–2021 (age 66)

Sindi old cemetery

Karl-Erik Idasaar

1997–2021 (age 24)

Ranna Churchyard

Heiki Tammoja

1947–2021 (age 74)

Audru cemetery

Technologist Heiki Tammoja is remembered for advancing innovation and mentoring young professionals.

Jüri Tamm

1957–2021 (age 64)

Ranna Churchyard

Jüri Tamm (5 February 1957 – 22 September 2021) was an Estonian hammer thrower and politician.

Jaak Lipso

1940–2023 (age 83)

Ranna Churchyard

Jaak Lipso (18 April 1940 – 3 March 2023) was an Estonian professional basketball player who competed for the Soviet U...

Rein Saluri

1939–2023 (age 84)

Simuna cemetery

Writer Rein Saluri is remembered for lyrical prose that thoughtfully reflected societal changes.

Elsa Pelmas

1931–2022 (age 91)

Ranna Churchyard

Economist Elsa Pelmas is remembered for her principled leadership and insightful economic contributions.

Jüri Nemliher

1965–2021 (age 56)

Ranna Churchyard

Jaan Rõõmussaar

1950–2020 (age 70)

Ranna Churchyard

Aime Kinnep

1946–2022 (age 76)

Simuna cemetery

Arvo Kohv

1958–2020 (age 62)

Audru cemetery

Leonhard Puksa

1939–2021 (age 82)

Raasiku old cemetery

Leonhard Puksa was a respected Raasiku politician whose steady leadership upheld the interests of his community.

Lea Dali Lion

1974–2021 (age 47)

Haljala Cemetery

Lea Dali Lion (born Lea Teemets, formerly Lea Liitmaa until 2014; 28 February 1974 – 21 April 2021) was an Estonian si...

Jaak Mosin

1940–2023 (age 83)

Ranna Churchyard

Aarne Biin

1942–2022 (age 80)

Rakvere cemetery

Leo Saluste

1930–2020 (age 90)

Rakvere cemetery

Leo Saluste was an agricultural scientist whose work supported sustainable farming and rural prosperity.

Maria Klenskaya

1951–2022 (age 71)

Rakvere cemetery

Galina Süvalep

1923–2020 (age 97)

Rakvere cemetery

Galina Süvalep was an actor whose heartfelt performances left an enduring imprint on the stage.

Lembit Palm

1944–2024 (age 80)

Lüganuse cemetery

Olev Meremaa

1936–2021 (age 85)

Lüganuse cemetery

Olev Meremaa was a teacher whose patience and encouragement shaped countless lives.

Priit-Andres Pärtna

1939–2020 (age 81)

Lüganuse cemetery

Ülle Meister

1948–2021 (age 73)

Lüganuse cemetery

Kalju Konsin

1929–2023 (age 94)

Võnnu new cemetery

Kalju Konsin (1929-2023) was an Estonian from Võõpste who was buried at Võnnu new cemetery.

Konstantīns Titovs

1919–2020 (age 101)

Mežaparks

Konstantīns Titovs celebrated a long life as a beloved actor whose generous spirit nurtured the next generation of perf...

Victor (Kontuzorov)

1944–2022 (age 78)

Daugavpils

Victor (Kontuzorov) comforted his community through steadfast ministry and compassionate outreach.

Lilita Ozoliņa

1947–2023 (age 76)

Rainis Cemetery

Lilita Ozoliņa brought honesty and courage to every role she embraced.

Agnis Štifts

1923–2020 (age 97)

Forest Cemetery

Agnis Štifts was a compassionate physician who balanced scientific skill with heartfelt care.

Inarts Skujiņš

1936–2023 (age 87)

Rainis Cemetery

Statesperson Inarts Skujiņš was admired for his principled leadership and service to Latvia.

Pauls Aldiņš

1971–2020 (age 49)

Forest Cemetery

Владис Голдбергс

1952–2023 (age 71)

Forest Cemetery

Vasily Nikolaevich Kuptsov (1952-2023) was a Russian individual who was buried at Troyekurovskoye cemetery.

Valdis Karnitis

1963–2023 (age 60)

Forest Cemetery

Astrīda Kairiša

1941–2021 (age 80)

Matīsa Cemetery

Armands Reinfelds

1965–2021 (age 56)

Sigulda cemetery

Рута Чаупова

1939–2025 (age 86)

Ziepniekkalna cemetery

Art historian Рута Чаупова illuminated Latvia's creative heritage with insight and clarity.

Арвид Матисонс

1946–2021 (age 75)

Zanderi cemetery

Television director Арвид Матисонс shaped Latvian storytelling with a steady, guiding hand.

Hilda Žīgure

1918–2022 (age 104)

Riga Cremation centre

Hilda Žīgure (2 March 1918 – 6 September 2022) was a Latvian stage actress.

Galina Frolova

1940–2020 (age 80)

Pļavnieki cemetery

Galina Frolova nurtured the written word with a meticulous eye and a calm, steady presence.