home surrounded by family and friends, May 10th 2022. He had the opportunity to have Pastor
Matti Kormano from the Agricola Lutheran Church.
He leaves behind his common law wife of nearly 20 years Flore (Flo) Allen, step son Derrick
(Tanya) and Sherri-Ann Allen (Steven), step granddaughters Erin Doye(Patrick) and Megan
Doyle, his brother Reijo (Lynn) Kaija (Erkki) Riitta (George) his daughter Marikka and step son
John from previous marriage as well as many nieces and nephew and godchildren. He leaves
behind many relatives and friends in Finland, Sweden and Australia.
He was predeceased by his parents Karlo and Olga Suvanto and his sister Reija Kontkonen.
He was a wonderful father, son, brother and friend. He has a heart of gold and never knew how
to say no to anyone. He will be greatly missed by Flore’s Family and the wonderful
neighborhood group of friends.He leaves a great void in many lives that he has touched. May he
now rest in peace with the Lord by his side.