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Veikko (Vic) S VAANANEN

October 29, 2004

Veikko (Vic) S., passed away peacefully on Friday, October 29, 2004 at Mission Memorial Hospital, Mission, BC at the age of 72 years.

Vic was predeceased by his daughter Ritva in 1999 and brother Erikki. Pappa will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 53 years, Raili; daughter Hedy (Art) of Coquitlam; 3 grandchildren Aliza, Haley and Leena; 4 great grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters in Finland.

Pappa enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a mechanic who could fix or build almost anything. He always was there to help a neighbour or a friend.

A Celebration of our Pappa’s life will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. at 774 Adrion Avenue, Coquitlam, BC.

Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn

Mission Funeral Home

604 826-9548



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