SIGURROS ANNA PALSSON (VIDAL)

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SIGURROS ANNA PALSSON (nee VIDAL) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving wife, mother, and amma, Sigurr s, on Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at the Arborg and District Health Centre. Sigurr s will be forever loved and deeply missed by her husband Páll of 54 years; her daughter Valerie (Doug) Anderson, children, Trevor (Rosemary), Paula (Roger); her daughter Patricia (Victor) Eyolfson, children, Tracy (Sebastien), Michelle, Owen; her son Raymond (Kathy) Palsson, children, Lauren (Derek) Doell, Dustin (Misho), Bailey, Morgan, Taylor; her daughter Roslyn (Morley) Sigvaldason, children, Nolan (Melody), Juliene; her daughter Deanna (Blair) Fridfinnson, children, Whitney (Brennan) and Wyatt. Sigurr s was predeceased by her parents, Sigvaldi and Gudrun Vidal; brothers, Victor, Haraldur, Grimur and Haraldur V. She is survived by sister Solla Johnson; brother Hannes (Joyce) Vidal; sister-in-law Bernice Vidal; brother Siggi (Ellen) Vidal; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Sigurr s was born on September 15, 1931 in Hnausa, where she grew up and attended school. She taught from 1949 -1952 at Island, Homer and Geysir Schools. Sigurr s and Páll were married in 1952, residing at their family farm in Hnausa, where they raised their five children. A loving wife, she and Páll were never far apart. Sigurr s, a true farm partner, worked in every aspect of their farm, Hnausar . She was most proud of her children and grand-children, celebrating all of their accomplishments and milestones. She was devoted to her family and friends, graciously greeting everyone with a warm smile and a kind word. Known for her hospitality, guests were always treated to coffee and cakes, no thanks was not an option. She was a creative person who enjoyed photography, cake decorating, gardening, crocheting, sewing, music, and writing poetry. In 1996, she attained a floral design diploma and enjoyed helping out at the flower shop. She was particularly proud of her Icelandic heritage and was fluent in the language. Sigurr s served her community as a 4-H leader, secretary-treasurer of the Hnausa School Board, and taught Icelandic classes at Riverton Elementary School. Recently, she helped organize the Hnausa Homecoming and was proud of her contributions to the Hnausa History Book. She will always be remembered by her family and friends for her gentle wisdom, generous and loving spirit. She lived her life with integrity and led by example, touching many lives and leaving a legacy of kindness and love. The family would like to extend their thanks to Dr. Aljafari and the nursing staff in Arborg for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. In keeping with Sigurr s's wishes, a private family service will be held. Goda N tt Elskan M nn NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 06, 2007