Obituaries

With heavy hearts and happy memories, we are sad to announce the passing of Sonja Pakkala (nee Peltoniemi). Sonja passed away peacefully with family by her side at Health Sciences North on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of William Pakkala (predeceased in 2016). Loving mother of Kenneth (Julie). She will be missed...

It is with heavy hearts, that we announce the passing of Allan Rouhiainen on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at the age of 73, with loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Rouhiainen (nee Rennick). Predeceased by his parents Anse and Elsa Rouhiainen. Stepfather of Chris Ransom (Jill). Cherished grandfather...

Graham John Santala; 50 years old. A lifelong resident of Sudbury passed away peacefully on September 3rd, 2020 at Health Sciences North. Beloved son of Ronald Santala of Whitefish, Ontario and Lorna Santala (predeceased). Cherished brother of Craig Santala also of Whitefish. Twin brother of Elaine Fransen and Brother in-law to Fred Fransen of London,...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rachelle Tessier, on Wednesday September 2, 2020 at the age of 76.  Predeceased by her parents Levi and Lucia Dionne (née Aubin). She is survived by her children and grandchildren, who made up the entirety of her world. Cherished mother of Lynn Greer (Bruce), Mark...