Mantyla, Sointu

MANTYLA, Sointu Armas - In loving memory of Sointu Armas Mantyla, 68 years who passed away on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at the Sudbury Regional Hospital -St. Joseph's Site. Sointu Mantyla had in his life what most people only hope to achieve; simplicity and love. Sointu believed that the most important things in our life are not the items we accumulate, but the people who join us along the way. He loved his wife, adored his children and grandchildren and he made everyone who came into his life feel welcomed and special. He was able to do this because he kept things simple and he kept them in perspective. He knew that to be successful at life you need to be true to who you are. He demonstrated that each and every day. You always knew where you stood with him and he treated people fairly, and that is a gift not everyone is able to give. He loved to be outdoors, either hunting, walking in the woods or spending time at his beloved camp on Windy Lake. He loved to go blueberry picking with his late wife, Lea and they spent countless hours at Windy Lake enjoying the wonderful spot they created together. Sointu liked to laugh and he liked to joke with people and every one who came into contact knew without a doubt that he was genuine. Many years ago, Sointu came to Canada to make a better life for himself...and he achieved that beyond a doubt. He retired after 30 years with Falconbridge and he leaves behind him a group of friends and family who will miss him immensely. His life was lived with purpose and it was lived with love.Beloved husband of Lea (Jokela) Mantyla predeceased August 3rd, 2007. Loving father of Kari (friend Carol) and Rita (husband Rodi Riccio) both of Sudbury. Cherished grandfather of Kaela and Keira. Dear son of Vaino and Elli Mantyla both predeceased. Dear brother of Kaiju (husband Aeikki Tervala) of Dowling. Dear brother in law of Antero Jokela (wife Aune). Sadly missed by nieces, nephews, cousins and family in Sudbury and Finland. Born in Toholampi, Finland, he married Lea in 1964. Sointu worked as a miner at Falconbridge Nickel Mine for 30 years. Funeral Service in the LOUGHEED FUNERAL HOME, 252 Regent St at Hazel St. Tuesday, October 20th, 2009 at 11:30 am. Interment in the Civic Cemetery. Donations to the St. Matthew's Church or Diabetes Association would be appreciated. (Friends may call after 10 am Tuesday). To light a memorial candle, flowers, donations or messages of condolences available on-line at www.lougheed.org