LOUISE ERICKSON

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LOUISE ERICKSON Wrapped in the love of her family, Louise passed away peacefully at her home in Riverton on June 23, 2009. Left to remember her are her husband Steini (John); children, Lynne (Otto), Craig (Michelle), Brant and Kim (Darren); and her beloved grandchildren, Kristinn, Helga, Nikolas, Ari, Dan, Miriam, Thomas, Mark, Eric, Brittany, Jessica, Jordan, Trina (Blake), Haley and Laura. Louise is survived by her siblings, Oli, Helgi, Margaret and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Kristinn and Sigga; siblings, Gwen, John, Joleen, Thor, Eric and son-in-law Gestur. Louise was born on January 1 at her family home on Hecla Island where she enjoyed growing up. In moving to Riverton to attend school she found the home that she would cherish to her last breath. Louise worked happily beside her husband Steini in the family business, and was a loving wife and mother. She took great joy in the presence of her grandchildren and provided them with the same loving support that she gave to her children. She will be missed more than words can express. Louise faced the short course of her illness with the same wisdom and grace that was evident in her daily life. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28 at the Riverton Community Hall. If so desired, donations can be made in her memory to the Riverton-Hnausa Lutheran Church Altar Guild. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 25, 2009