Aulis Antero AHO

AHO, Aulis 2009-10-27 Mr. Aulis Antero Aho, age 69 years, passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on Sunday, October 25, 2009. Aulis was born on December 9, 1939 in Halsua, Finland and immigrated to Canada in 1957 at the age of 17. He always worked very hard and was well respected. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 402 having worked across Northwestern Ontario and Manitoba. Aulis was also an avid fisherman and hunter and loved to explore the countryside. His Finnish "sisu" pulled him through his many surgeries and illnesses. But the best thing in his life were his 4 grandchildren whom he loved dearly and was very proud of. He spent time taking them fishing and camping and travelling to Finland to introduce them to their family there. Survived by his wife Margaret; son Wayne and daughter Carolyn (Tracy Presiloski) of Airdrie, Alberta (presently here); grandchildren Justin and Alyssa Aho, Ashley and Michael Presiloski of Airdrie, Alberta (presently here); mother Anja Niemi in Finland; sisters Eva and Kaisu; brother Juha and sister-in-law Rita Anderson. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives survive here, in Finland and the United States. Predeceased by his father Viljo, uncles and aunts and other relatives here and in Finland. Funeral services for the late Mr. Aulis Aho will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 11:00 AM in Hilldale Lutheran Church with Rev. Jari Lahtinen officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM in the EVEREST FUNERAL CHAPEL, 299 Waverley St. at Algoma. If friends so desire, donations to the Manor House Adult Day Care Program, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice would be greatly appreciated. Please sign the online condolences at everestofthunderbay.com