Loir’s death notice was published on Sunday, October 2.
The late entertainment legend Vesa-Matti Loirin the death notice was published today, Sunday, in Helsingin Sanomat. Loiri was 77 years old when he died.
Among other things, Loiri, who had a long career as a musician and actor, died of a long-term illness on August 10 in Helsinki.
Loiri was 77 years old when he died. Jussi Eskola
The death notice begins with the word “Our love”. The advertisement is illustrated with a used cross. The announcement also includes a touching poem by Edith Södergran A wonderful sea.
Strange fish glide in the deep, unknown flowers shine on the shore;
I’ve seen red and yellow and every other color—
but the lovely sea is most dangerous to see,
it awakens a thirst for future adventures:
what happened in the fairy tale
has happened to me too.
Vesa-Matti Loir’s death notice. Screenshot from Helsingin Sanomat of Sunday, October 2. Helsingin sanomat newspaper
Funeral in Helsinki
In the death notice, the relatives thank everyone who participated in the blessing ceremony for their participation. Loiri was blessed to rest in the grave at Johannes Church in Helsinki on September 20. The bishop of Helsinki served as the benefactor Teemu Laajasalo.
Loir’s close circle as well as his colleagues and friends were present at the funeral. Among others, an actor was present Esko Salminenmusicians Jenni VartiainenPaula Koivuniemi and Paula Vesala, endurance runner and MP Lasse Virén and ice hockey coach Jukka Jalonen.
Among others, Loir’s son was carrying the coffin Sampo Loiridirector Aleksi Mäkeläfilm producer Markus Selin, all-rounder in the film industry Pete Eklund and Loir’s brother Pekka Loiri.
Loir’s son Ukko Loiria was not seen at the funeral.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (sd) and the wife of President Sauli Niinistö, poet Jenni Haukio, also arrived.
– Deep sadness, great respect, Haukio said to Iltalehte, referring to the late Loir.
The blessing ceremony was organized in Helsinki’s John’s Church. Mikko Huisko
The coffin was carried, among others, by Loir’s son Sampo Loiri and his friend Pete Eklund. Mikko Huisko