Velia Harkonen Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Velia Harkonen of Grand Blanc, Michigan, whose life came to an end on October 8, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Velia Harkonen to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tomas Garza and Virginia Garza (Pardo); and her siblings, Aurora Correa, Gloria Florek, Arturo Garza, Tomas Garza, Jose Garza, Lucio Garza, Victoria Lokar, Consuelo Kryza and Julio Garza.
She is survived by: her children, John Harkonen (Wendy), Christopher Harkonen (Antoinette), Anna-Liisa Trent (Ray) and Robert Harkonen; her grandchildren, Angela Carpenter, Christopher Stanley, Melissa Koller, Erica Harkonen, Sonia Harkonen, Ray Trent, Anastassia Trent, Mario Harkonen and Nina Harkonen; her great grandchildren, Isabella, Liliana, Evelina, Rafael, Jose, Kylie, Anthony and Miila; and her sisters, Eleanor Houston and Mary Lupe Dobroczynski. She is also survived by nieces, nephews.
