Iltalehti readers remember their encounters with Olga Temonen.
Known as an actor, producer, zookeeper and restaurateur Olga Temonen has died. The sad news reached Finns on Monday, November 17.
Iltalehti asked its readers what kind of memories they have of Olga Temose.
Finns mourn the passing of Olga Temonen, who died on Monday. Pete Anikari
Sprout says he was an assistant Harjunpää– during the filming of the first season of the crime series in 2021. Olga Temonen played the second main part of the series.
– It was almost 30 degrees and my character was “dead” in one scene in heavy clothing, in the middle of the rubble in direct sunlight. Since I couldn’t leave my place between takes, Olga got an umbrella from somewhere and used it to protect me from the sun. I can’t suddenly think of other leading actors who would “sacrifice” their own breaks for an assistant, Vesa recalls.
Also Market action Harjunpää in filming as an assistant. Like Vesa, he has wonderful memories of Olga’s kindness towards the assistants.
– I got to know Olga as a customer of the hardware and garden store. A wonderful person who was always on the move. We had the same sense of humor, there was always something funny to laugh at. Condolences to the family, Soil frost write.
Olga Temonen ran the Rehtori pizza restaurant. Pete Anikari
– My husband and my friends and I often went to Rehtori pizzeria to eat. Olga’s captivating, cheerful personality shone through as she served customers. Thank you and have a good journey to heaven, and strength to the family, Juice write.
– Olga wrote wonderful and insightful columns related to motherhood and family. She was like a distant but at the same time close mother friend who shared a similar life situation with me. I admired the way he did things, according to his own words he did everything quickly and that’s why he got so much done. Olga combined everyday life and glamor in a very special way, Say praises.
– I met Olga once when I was working at the R-kiosk. The kiosk was filled with warmth. A wonderful person, A hole write.
– I have met Olga once. He came to Mäkkäri’s cash desk as my customer. I can say with all my heart that the meeting was the best of the day and warmed my heart. He was genuinely cheerful and kind-hearted. I will forever remember how he wished a good day on his own initiative. He made me feel that day that I too am a person behind the counter. Rest in peace Olga, it hurts to hear about your passing. My condolences to all your loved ones, another customer service representative shares his memories.
During her career, Olga Temonen also had a column and a cooking show. ATTE KAJOVA
Hanna-Liisa says that tears came to his eyes when he read the news about Olga Temonen’s passing in the newspaper at home.
– Just as if my friend had died. I have followed Olga’s life since Salkkari and admired how down-to-earth a person she has been. His spouse, children, home, work, animals and friends have been most important to him. My warm condolences and strength to the whole family due to a great loss, Hanna-Liisa writes.
– I remember when everything happened so effortlessly and naturally with Olga. I watched Olga’s food program and I was a little jealous of her when the cake batter, children and animals were taken care of like Oops. I was thinking how all that palette was kept under control. My own union had failed on the farm and I thought, why can’t I be in Olga’s place. Equally luminous, energetic and natural. I admired her very much and this knowledge of Olga’s passing brought a tear to my eye. Life is unpredictable and my warm condolences to Olga’s loved ones, Anu remembers.
Hanging branch recalls the time when Olga and her spouse Tuukka Temonen production company Optipari Oy produced the 2008 and 2009 Miss Finland contests.
– Missi and the producers visited the Kustaankartano elderly center. I was working at that place and I saw the beautiful Olga coming up the spiral staircase of the K building. That smile stayed in my mind for a long time, Ritva writes.
Olga Temonen was married to director Tuukka Temonen for a long time. Pete Anikari
Day says he followed I’m at home – television program.
– I learned a really good potato salad recipe from him, which I have often made. A good mood program. Of course, also as an actor of Salkkareit and especially The time I got – movie’s role was strongly remembered, how well he had internalized the life of the protagonist, Päivi writes.
– I’ve never met him, but he and Tuuka exuded a deep love between them and a humble and grateful attitude towards life. Even though I don’t even know them, I confess that I have shed tears because of the hard battle of Olga and her family. You did everything you could and more. You brought love, happiness and joy to Olga’s life, and you approached the situation more positively than an outsider can even understand. I wish the family strength in their great sorrow. The day is yet to come when you can remember your loved ones with a smile and be grateful for your time together. I share your grief, one reader writes.
– Not a personal meeting, but I remember Salkkareis and followed his and his family’s life. His passing was a shock, even though I knew his situation. Strength to the family. Feeling so sad Teija write.