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In loving memory of Mark J. Valimaa, 62 years of age, born August 5th, 1952 three months after the family’s arrival in Sudbury from Finland. Beloved son of Kalle and Helvi (Pulli) Valimaa (both deceased), and step mother Lily (Yli-Renko) (Kaukolin) Valimaa (deceased). Also missed by step brother Walter Yli-Renko (deceased) (spouse Anneli) and family and his best friend and fiancé Gert Pankow (deceased 2007). Survived by his brother Mauno Matti (Mike) Valimaa (& Tuula) and his sister Mary Laasanen (& Olavi deceased). Also survived by his three nephews Paul Laasanen of Toronto, David Laasanen (& Andrea) and John Laasanen (& Tiffany) and great niece Lena Laasanen of Sudbury. Mark worked for over 22 years at the Finlandia Village Complex, where his helpful and friendly presence will be missed by both his co-workers and the residents. Hi will also be missed by many friends in Sudbury and Azilda. Memorial Service in the Lougheed Funeral Home 252 Regent Street at Hazel Street Friday, March 6th, 2015 at 11:30 AM Cremation with interment in the family plot at Park Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the SISU Foundation Finlandia Village would be appreciated. (Friends may gather after 10:30 AM Friday).

Service Details

Provided by: Lougheed Funeral Home

Service
Friday, March 6, 2015
12:00 AM


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