Esko Antero Soikkanen
May 8, 2018
Soikkanen, Esko Antero passed away at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa on May 8th, 2018, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loving family and will always be remembered as "Pappa". Beloved father of Karl and his partner Carol Singleton, Sari Dey and her husband Scott Taylor and Katja. Proud grandfather to Ari, Katie, Brittany, Kyle, Daniel, Arik, Katrina and Jordan. Survived by his ex-wife and friend Raija. Son of the late Aaro and late Laina. Brother of the late Eila and survived by her husband Emil Kiuru. He will be fondly remembered as having a great spirit for family and always willing to lend a helping hand. Esko always made you feel comfortable with his witty comments and engaging smile. Special thanks to Raija for all her tireless support in the last few years and also the caring staff of 8G at Lakeridge Health Hospital. He will be sadly missed by all his friends at Durham Christian Homes. He will be cremated at Aftercare cremation and Burial and a Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later time to be determined. If desired donations in memory of Esko can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at www.cancer.ca
Soikkanen, Esko Antero passed away at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa on May 8th, 2018, at the age of 80. He was surrounded by his loving family and will always be remembered as "Pappa". Beloved father of Karl and his partner Carol Singleton,... View Obituary & Service Information