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ERIKKI SARANPAA Obituary

ERIKKI (ERIC) SARANPAA
Erikki (Eric) Saranpaa, passed away on February 5, 2026, surrounded by his family. Erikki was born on December 25, 1949 to Nikolai and Aili Saranpaa. He was well known for his sense of humor and of his telling jokes, bringing laughter to everyone around him. He is survived by his daughters: Jenny (Shawn), Valerie (Colin) and Janice (Bill); his granddaughters: Emily, Miranda and Mia; his brother Esko (Marlyn); his in-laws James (Brenda), Peggy and Sandy; many nieces and nephew and his beloved dog Bam Bam. Waiting for him in Heaven is his wife Wendy. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Published by The Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal on Feb. 28, 2026.

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