Mr. Virkki, 82, of Livingston, Texas, passed away on April 19, 2014. He was born on December 15, 1931 in Finland. He married Pamela Miller on July 12, 2009.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eero and Helmi Virkki. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Virkki of Livingston, Texas; step-daughter, Heather Woods and husband Rick of Kingwood, Texas; step-son, Donald Haynes and wife Daphne of Humble, Texas; grandchildren, Brooklyn, William, Blake, Sarah, and Seth; along with numerous other relatives in Finland.