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LEOLA SIGURBJORG JONASSON (GISLASON)
Born: Aug 20, 1944
Date of Passing: Jul 09, 2020
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LEOLA SIGURBJORG JONASSON
(nee GISLASON)
August 20, 1944 - July 9, 2020
Left to honour her memory is her husband of 57 years, Halli Jonasson, daughters, Laurie (Sid) and Denise, son David, grandchildren, Samantha, Akilena and Haley, Daniel, Jordan and Jason, Halli, and great-grandson Leo. She was predeceased by Sam and Runa Gislason, and her daughter Nadine.
Leola was born in Selkirk and grew up in Riverton - a lifelong resident. She raised her family near her childhood home beside the Icelandic River. Working at the Co-op in Riverton for over 30 years, she was known for her kindness and friendliness to all her customers. She retired with Halli at the Icelandic River Lodge.
Leola loved to travel North to Whitehorse to see David, Laurie and her family, as well as west to St. Claude to visit Nadine and her family. Denise took her on trips enjoying many family reunions in Alberta, North Dakota and Montana. It was important for her to keep roots deep with family, and she loved the Icelandic history of our relatives instilled by her parents.
Mom loved her flowers and had a beautiful variety of orchids and African violets which were her pride and joy. She enjoyed many quiet times by the shores of Lake Winnipeg. She loved to help her children and was a beautiful wife, mom, amma and langamma. Leola will be sadly missed as she touched the heart of everyone deeply.
There will be a private family service due to the Covid-19 pandemic at the Riverton cemetery. A memorial service will be held August 22 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Riverton Hall.
Special thanks to the Arborg Hospital staff for their care of Leola during her final days.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Riverton Cemetery.
"Goda nott elskan"
"Don't you worry, just take your time.
We'll meet again on the other side."
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My sincere sympathies for the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother. Hold your memories close. - Posted by: Lynn Carter (Family Friend. Barry's wife.) on: Jul 30, 2020
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Sadness in hearing of the loss of Leola. My thoughts are with you and your family. - Posted by: Verna Dolinski and family (Long time friend) on: Jul 27, 2020
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God Bless your memories of beautiful Leola. - Posted by: Michael & Norma Cone (members at Riverton-Hnausa L. Church) on: Jul 25, 2020