Siiri Vesa (nee Ojala)

With great sadness we share the passing of Siiri Hellin Vesa (née Ojala), at the age of 97 on September 19, 2024. Siiri was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother (Mummu), great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who touched the lives of many with her kindness and strength. 

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Aila (Rudy), Allan (Bunny) & Aliisa (Jeff); grandchildren Timo (Kim), Anita (Ian), Kathy (Ron), Michelle (Dion), Micheal (Chandra), Asta (Stephen), Kaarina (Mike), and Annikki (Devin); great-grandchildren Aaron (Courteney), Kirsi (Emily), Colyn (Destiny), Matthew (Lisa), Eric (Ashley), Allayna, Annalyse, Maisie, Walker, Nicole & Caitlin; great-great grandchildren Jacoby, Jonathan, Brookes, Alexander & Benjamin and many other family members & friends. 

Siiri was born and raised in Finland, the eldest of 10 children. She was married to her loving husband of 68 years, Reino Vesa, until his passing in 2013. In 1959, Siiri and her husband made the courageous decision to move to Canada, seeking to provide a better life for their growing family. Together, they built a life filled with love, hard work, and cherished memories. 

She worked as a machinist assistant at Standard Aero before retiring to a peaceful cabin in Lac du Bonnet, where she spent her days surrounded by nature and the beauty of her gardens. Siiri loved to fish, cook, bake, knit, and sew, and she took great joy in entertaining her family and friends at her home. She was happiest when surrounded by loved ones, always making sure her home was filled with warmth and laughter.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff at East Gate Lodge for their compassionate care.

Siiri will be deeply missed but lovingly remembered by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy of love, resilience, and generosity will live on in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

A service will be held to honour her memory at Abundant Life Chapel at 90 Fourth Street, Lac du Bonnet, MB on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 1:00pm. Internment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Diabetes Canada in Siiri’s name.

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