Obituary of Sinikka Rakel Soikkeli

May 19, 1932 – Mynamäki, Finland

July 26, 2024 – Calgary, Alberta

Sinikka Rakel Soikkeli (nee Karhula), of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the age of 92 years. Sinikka recently battled with her health and is finally at rest.

Sinikka was instrumental in moving her family from Finland to The Pas, MB, in 1970. Upon arrival, her husband Kalevi continued his career with the paper mill in The Pas; Sinikka, caring for their children. Together, the family learned English, met numerous friends, and lived in Toronto and Ottawa before moving to Calgary in 1979. They shared a love for family, the outdoors, picking wild berries and mushrooms, and fishing.

Sinikka is survived by her sons, Kari Soikkeli (Soile) of Milo, AB, and Pertti Soikkeli of Calgary, AB; granddaughter Amanda Paterson (Ed), great-grandchildren, Eddie and Finnley Paterson, of Langdon, AB; and grandson Michael Soikkeli (Alana) of Victoria, BC. Sinikka will be forever loved and remembered by her family and friends, spanning across Calgary, Red Deer, The Pas, British Columbia, and Finland.

Sinikka was predeceased by her husband Kalevi Soikkeli, parents, Paavo and Hilda Karhula; sister Paula Laihonen, and brother Kalevi Karhula.

As per Sinikka’s wishes, no services will be held, but her family is grateful for your love and support.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Sinnika’s family here.

In living memory of Sinnika Soikkeli, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Eastside, 5388 Memorial Drive NE, Calgary, AB T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.