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Helen Martha Pirkkala

Torrance, California

1923-2010

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American Cancer Society

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Mrs. Helen Martha Pirkkala of Manhattan Beach, California, died at age 87, Friday, September 24, 2010 at her daughter's home in Vallejo, CA. She was born Helen Martha Hantula, July 31, 1923 at Girard, Ohio. She married Onni Johannes Pirkkala at Warren, Ohio on February 8, 1946. Helen is survived...

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All of us were saddened when the news of Aunt Helen's recent passing reached us. Your Mother was such a special person. Though geographical boundaries did not allow us to spend as much time with her and Onni as we would have preferred, she always welcomed us with open arms and wanted to hear everything going on in our lives. All of us have very fond and cherished memories, both childhood and adult, of those special times when we were able to get together. No matter where the visit, East...

I am so saddened to hear of "Mom's" passing. She was such a wonderful and gracious lady, and I will remember her fondly forever ~ so many great memories ... I will especially miss the visits that Dianne and I always had with her at AHS reunion times. Much love to everyone ~ my heart is with you all.

Dianne Frickman Brooks, Helen "Mom" Pirkkala & Linda Northam Barbour

I remember Diana and her Mom well. I hope they'll soon be together again. My best wishes to the family in this difficult time.

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My thought and prayers are with you at this sad time. May she rest in peace. Hans van Driel(Everett WA)

I want to express my sorrow to the Pirkkala family for the loss of their mother.
We were neighbors for many years in Manhattan Beach and John has been my #2 son for a long time!
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dear Janice, Long time between visits. I am now living in Mesa, AZ and my cousin Maurine (Maunee) is now in Prescott, AZ. Maunee saw your Mother's obituary in the online Daily Breeze and forwarded it to me this morning (9/29/10).
I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. My Mom passed away ten years ago in May. We will miss them always, but our memories are ours to hold close.
So sorry to have missed you at the 40th reunion, but saw your photo on Sam's website.
I am good -...