SIGMAR JOHNSON

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SIGMAR JOHNSON With broken hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved husband, father and Afi on December 7, 2010 at 81 years of age. Sigmar is survived by Hulda his wife of 57 years, seven children: Lori Anne(Garnett), Margaret (Rick), Hilmar (Lisa), Florence (Jim), Robert (Joyce), Mark, David (Teresa), 22 grandchildren: Bart, Marty, Stacey, Lindsay, Ben, Daniel, Lauren, Andrew, Katrina, Michelle, Keith, Christina, Ashley, Meghan, Robert, Kaitlin, Janessa, Carrigan, Sara, Ryan, Emily, Owen and seven great-grandchildren: Eric, Darrin, Devan, Ryenn, Kennedy, Conner, and Alexander. Also mourning his loss are his siblings, Valdi (Sigga), Fjola (Stanley), Roy (Pat), Marlene, Bernice (Fridjon), brother-in-law Larus, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Valdimar and Sigrun, siblings Margret, Norman, Inga, in-laws Ruth, Richard, Steini and Gay. Born on December 15, 1928 in Riverton, Sigmar worked alongside his father as a young man fishing, farming, logging and freighting on Lake Winnipeg. Sigmar and Hulda were married on October 24, 1953 and began their life together on Osi . Over the years, Sigmar and Hulda, along with their children, cultivated a successful mixed farming operation. Sigmar was a kind, generous, loving and devoted family man. Children and grandchildren alike inherited his strong work ethic. This trait, more than any other, made him extremely proud of their accomplishments. Sigmar's interests included travelling, nature, gardening, fishing, golfing, strawberry picking, flying and especially his Icelandic heritage. Lifelong friendships were the reward of his interests. A sincerely community minded citizen, Sigmar served on the Lutheran Church Council, Riverton Co-op Board, Riverton Credit Union Board, and Elks Lodge. As a founding member of the Icelandic River Heritage Sites Inc., Sigmar's latest endeavour seeks to preserve local Icelandic history for future generations. A celebration of Sigmar's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 13, 2010 at the Riverton Recreational Complex. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the medical staffs of CancerCare MB and Teulon Hunter Memorial Hospital. We are similarly thankful to the compassionate and dedicated home care workers who attended to the family's needs in these trying times. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Sigmar to the Riverton Hnausa Lutheran Church or Icelandic River Heritage Sites Inc., Box 555, Riverton R0C 2R0 or CancerCare Manitoba. Goda nott Elskan Min Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2010