He is survived by his spouse Eija Aaltonen, of 44 years and daughters Katariina Taylor (David Taylor) and Kristiina Hudson (Luke Hudson), and grandchildren Ainsley Taylor and Lorelei Hudson. He is also survived by his mother Gretta, sister Raija, and niece Sari Kokko and family. Risto is pre-deceased by his father Aarre Aaltonen and brother Pekka Aaltonen.
Risto will be remembered as a loving husband and father, and who was devoted to family and friends and his love for the outdoors.
The family would like to express deep thanks to the Woodhaven long-term care facility and specifically the “Buttonville staff” and to the staff at Markham Stouffville palliative care.
Visitation will be held Saturday September 11th between 4-8 pm at Kane-Jerrett funeral home located at 8088 Yonge Street, Thornhill.
A private service will be held for family, as a result of Covid restrictions, on Sunday September 12th at the Agricola Finnish Lutheran Church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks you to consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Condolences, memories, and pictures can be shared at the Kane-Jerrett Thornhill Website.
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