VOTKIN, TAPANI. 1931 - 2012. Passed away on July 8, 2012 at the Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock after a brief illness at the age of 81. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Kaarina; his six children Sirpa, Seppo, Martti, Maire, Irja and Harry, their families, grandchildren and their families. Votkin's family moved to Canada from Finland in 1968, Tapani worked as a carpenter and a contractor in Vancouver area until he retired in 1986, then lived in White Rock and South Surrey area. The family would like to thank Dr. Angus McDonald and the nursing staff of Peace Arch Hospital for their compassionate care our father received. The family request in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.