Elin M. Nykanen

Elin M. Nykanen, 78, of Edgewood, passed from this world on January 12, 2017 following a sudden illness. She was born to the late Frederick and Thelma (Gilmore) Youngdahl on August 19, 1938 in Attleboro, MA. She served in the Peace Corps in Nigeria from 1961-1963, returning to work in the family manufacturing business until 2011. She married Stanley E. Nykanen January 16, 1965, moving to NM in 1969 and settling on the ranch in Edgewood in 1973. She was a past Matron of OES #33 in Estancia, NM. She loved to sew, knit, crochet and weave. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Donald Youngdahl; husband Stanley and sister in law Phyllis Juntenen. Elin is survived by son, Eric and wife Jayme of Cedar Grove, daughter Aliina of Edgewood, brother in law, David (Alice) Nykanen, Carl (Sue) Nykanen of Michigan, sister in law, Ruth Stoves of Nebraska, granddaughters, Kayla Summers, Shelby and Haylee Nykanen, grandson Eric Summers and numerous nieces and nephews. In leiu of flowers, donations may be made to her favorite charity, The Shriners Hospital. Memorial to follow at a later date.