KRISTJAN GUNNLAUGUR JOHNSON -

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KRISTJAN GUNNLAUGUR JOHNSON 1938 - 2011 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristjan Johnson on October 31, 2011 peacefully at the Arborg and District Health Centre at the age of 73. Kris was born on October 22, 1938 to Eliman and Bertha Johnson at Fiskilaek. Kris leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 50 years, Adeline (Charney), daughters Jacqueline, Naomi (Alan) sons Michael, Kenneth (Tamara), Inge, Jeff. His grandchildren whom he adored, Donald, Robyn, Kyle, Drew, Kristjan, Colby, Sarah, Autumn, and Teagan. Sisters Joan, Jan (Bob), Florence, sister-in-law Lynn and his loving mother Bertha Alexander. Kris was predeceased by his father Eliman, brothers Elmer, Henry, sisters Dorothy, Ella and infant daughter, Leslie. Dad was a hardworking man. At 15 years of age, he started his meat cutting career at the North Star Creamery in Arborg. He purchased Fiskilaek in 1966 where he took pride in producing bumper crops. In 1983, he moved his meat cutting business home and proudly opened Kris's Meats. Kris was known for his award winning curing and smoking. Dad was a family man, he loved to have his family home and to take his boys, grandsons and sons-inlaw hunting and fishing. He always made time for his girls too and referred to them as his sweeties and princesses. Due to Kris's illness, he missed hunting season, this was a first. We hope that Dad is with his father and brothers and with each new hunting season, we'll always remember him. The family would like to thank Arborg Health Centre for their care of both Dad and Mom during his stay. If friends wish, donations may be made to Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church, 301 River Rd. Arborg MB R0C 0A0, Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Suite 200 Winnipeg, MB, R3L 0K6 or charity of choice. Private service was held November 4, 2011 at Ardal-Geysir Lutheran Church. goda nott elskan MACKENZIE FUNERAL HOME STONEWALL (204) 467-2525 mackhome@mts.net

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 05, 2011