Saima Esteri HIETIKKO

VAKIPARTA (nee Hietikko), Saima Esteri 2008-06-20 The family announces with sorrow her death at home in Geraldton, Ontario on June 18, 2008 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of Olavi Vakiparta and dearest mother of: Mike of Geraldton, Ontario and Karl (Helen) of Hanmer, Ontario. She will be sadly missed by her granddaughter, Kara, of Coppercliff, Ontario and is also survived by her numerous nieces and nephews, all in Finland. Pre-deceased by her son: Kari; her brothers: Niilo, Vilho and Viljo; and her sisters: Hilda, Anna, Toini, Sanna, and Elli. Mom immigrated to Canada in 1952 with Karl and Kari in tow. Mom followed dad, who had immigrated in 1951, by himself. Mom’s first love was her dedication to her family. She was a great cook, especially old-fashioned Finnish baking; an avid gardener and knitter, and in the old days, a patient blueberry picker. Friends will be received at Fawcett Funeral Home (Geraldton) on Monday, June 23, 2008 from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The funeral ceremony will be held at Fawcett Funeral Home (Geraldton) on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 11:00am with Henry Conrad officiating. The interment will be held at Pinegrove Cemetery (Geraldton). Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated.