ANNA-LIISA JALAVA Obituary

ANNA-LIISA JALAVA (HARKONEN) With sadness we say goodbye to Anna-Liisa Jalava (Harkonen) who passed away peacefully on July 23, 2012 at North York General Hospital at the age of 82. Anna-Liisa was born in Helsinki, Finland in 1929. Loving wife of (late) Erkki, mother of Hannele, Jarmo, Karita and Marko and grandmother of Shaela and Noah. Anna-Liisa was a beautiful, kind and gentle person and added humour to her life especially when she was surrounded by her family and extended family. She will sadly be missed by the people closest to her. The family would like to thank Suomi-Koti Nursing Home staff for all of their kindness when caring for Anna-Liisa these past few years. Anna-Liisa's family will receive friends at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery (at 11 a.m.) or at a Celebration of Anna-Liisa's Life at Suomi-Koti Nursing Home (at 2:30 p.m.), both in Toronto on Monday, July 30, 2012. The family suggests memorial contributions to be sent to Suomi-Koti Nursing Home in Toronto.

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Published by Toronto Star on Jul. 28, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
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Susan Kenyon Lowe

December 31, 2023

I have wondered my whole life who the painting was by, it was simply signed Anna. I posted a photo of it to a Friends who love Vintage Toronto Facebook group and they had her art identified in 20 minutes. I want her family to know.. the painting my father bought on Bay Street from a young girl selling her paintings back in the 1950´s, has graced our walls through the decades and been enjoyed by three generations

August 4, 2012

It is with sadness and sweet memories that I read this obit. I send the Jalava family my wishes for tender healing for the loss of this special woman.
Betty Gutman

Calgary Finlandia Cultural Association

July 31, 2012

Surunvalittelumme Anna-Liisa Jalavan poismenon johdosta.
Anna-Liisa oli Calgaryssa aktiivisesti mukana suomalaisen klubin toiminnoissa. Hänen kokemuksensa, tietonsa ja taiteelliset kykynsä olivat suuresti arvostettuja.
Muistellen Anna-Liisaa,

Pirkko Rafaat

July 31, 2012

JULY 31,2012
I am so sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. She was a delightful person and a great friend. My condolences
to you, her family.

Jim Birch

July 30, 2012

My sincere condolences on the passing of your mother.

Liisi Komulainen

July 30, 2012

I am sorry to hear that your mother has passed away. She was a wonderful friend who is now in a better place. My condolences to all of you.
Liisi Komulainen

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