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MAIJA RISLAHTI Peacefully, on May 5, 2014 Maija passed away at the Royal Jubilee Hospital, Victoria, BC. Left to mourn her passing are son Jukka (Elisabeth), granddaughters Kate and Emma, the Ylonen family, and relatives in Finland. Maija was predeceased by husband Heikki and daughter Reetta. Maija was born in Synsio, Finland in 1916, and moved to Winnipeg in 1959. She and Heikki later lived in Vancouver, Ponemah, Ste. Sault Marie, Toronto and Victoria making many friends along the way. Maija was blessed with good health, energy and ideas. In her 80s, she wrote a book about life in pre-war Finland. A celebration of Maija's life will be held at the Scandinavian Centre, 764 Erin Street, Winnipeg, Thursday, May 22 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Her ashes will be buried in Finland. Anyone so wishing can make a donation to the Canadian Red Cross.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 17, 2014
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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My condolences and prayers are with you and your family. May your sorrow turn into joy as you hold on to the many wonderful memories of her life poured out into yours. God Bless. - Posted by: Rauno Ruus (Friend) on: May 20, 2014
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May you always feel your loved one near in every treasured memory. With deep Sympathy. Martin and Liisa - Posted by: Martin and Liisa (friends and students) on: May 19, 2014
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Hi Jukka We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Tom ja Suzanne - Posted by: Tom ja Suzanne () on: May 19, 2014
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Our deepest sympathies. - Posted by: Jon Romu and Family (Friend/student) on: May 18, 2014
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Dear Jukka, While I am certain that your hearts are heavy with the loss of Maija, your loving and very talented Mother, how wonderful that she lived such a long and healthy life, and enjoyed that life on this earth to the end... often in service to others. My mother, the late Hilkka Nygard, spoke so highly of Maija and often reflected on their many great conversations in the past. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Blessings Always, Liisa Nygard Johnson - Posted by: LIISA NYGARD JOHNSON (A friend for many years) on: May 18, 2014
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Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. - Posted by: David & Natalie Denesovych (friend) on: May 18, 2014
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Sorry for your loss Jukka. What a remarkable Aiti you had! It was good of you to publish her book and thanks for all you have done and are doing for Finn Club. - Posted by: HAZEL LAUTTAMUS BIRT (FRIEND OF JUKKA) on: May 18, 2014