Lilja Tyyni Hiiemaa Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Lilja Tyyni Hiiemaa (Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario), who passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oskar William and Saima Selina Makynen; her husband Endel Hiiemaa; and her siblings, Raakel, Eino, Marja, Aleksi, Muisto, Taisto and Marjatta.

She is survived by: her children, Susan Spurway (William), Leila Comeau (Eugene) and Robert Hiiemaa (Kimi); her grandchildren, Keenan (Melissa), Jared, Leeve (Paula), Kyrsti (Josh), Kaarle (Riley), Stevan (Mik) and Olivia (Devin); and her great grandchildren, Keija, Chase, Hudson, Everlee, Myrah and Miika. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions payable online or by cheque may be made to a charity of your choice in Lilja's honour.