KRISTIN ELIN (LILLO) JOHNSON

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KRISTIN ELIN (LILLO) JOHNSON August 9, 1916 - January 6, 2006 Peacefully at the Stonewall District Health Centre on January 6, 2006 Kristin (Lillo) Johnson passed away at the age of 89 years. Lillo is survived by her sons, Berny Sigvaldason of Terrace, BC, Terry (Mary) Sigvaldason of Edmonton, AB, Lorne (Leslie) Sigvaldason of Stonewall, MB; her daughter Gail Sigvaldason (Harry Allen) of Abbotsford, BC; step-daughters, Lois (Gerry) Howard of Winnipeg, MB and Faye Podolsky of Winnipeg, MB; 22 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one brother Einar Nordal of Arborg, MB; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Lillo was predeceased by her husbands Bjorn (Bjossi) Sigvaldason (1961) and Frank Johnson (1993), her parents Jon and Valgerdur (Valla) Nordal, brothers Mundi and Jonas Nordal, sisters Florence Henry and Johanna Couves. Lillo was born in Arborg on August 9, 1916, where she spent most of her life. Lillo worked as a clerk at Johnson Sons in Arborg until her retirement. She enjoyed gardening and summer weekends at Lake St. George where she and Frank loved to go camping and fishing. In 2000 she moved to Rosewood Lodge in Stonewall. Special thanks to the staff of Rosewood Lodge for their excellent care and kindness shown to Lillo during the past six years. Thanks also to the doctors and nursing staff at the Stonewall District Health Centre for their care and compassion shown to Lillo in her final days. At her request cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Church in Arborg on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Stefan Jonasson officiating. Interment to follow at the Arborg Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, if desired, donations may be made to the Heart Stroke Foundation or a charity of your choice. MacKenzie Funeral Home Stonewall in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 09, 2006