June 28, 1929 - February 12, 2025
In loving memory ~
Martti was born on June 28, 1929 in Thorhild, AB and passed away at his home in Genelle, BC on February 12, 2025, at the age of 95. He was the second youngest of ten. He was predeceased by his parents Erick and Martha (Rankans) and his nine brothers and sisters; Tenaa, Toivo, Reino, Vieno, Laurie, Senja, Walter, Helen, Erick.
Martti was survived by his wife of 65 years Ann (Cnossen); sons Douglas (Linda), Richard (Suja), Brian; grandchildren Karen, Seija, Nyssa; great-grandchildren Conor and Cameron.
Martti took up welding and heavy-duty mechanics as a career in Edmonton, AB. This suited his nature very well, as he loved fabricating and repairing equipment. Soon after marrying, Martti and Ann moved to the Kootenays to raise a family. He worked mainly for the Highways Dept, City of Trail, and Cominco. He also taught the welding trade at the Nelson Selkirk College campus. When not working, Martti was out prospecting and looking for lost mines with his sons and friends.
Cremation has taken place and a small family service was held at Clark's Funeral Services with inurnment at Mountain View Cemetery in Rossland. Wayne Szopa was entrusted with arrangements.
Friends are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family's online register at www.clarksfuneral.ca