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BRUCE VIGFUSSON
Born: Aug 20, 1970
Date of Passing: Dec 21, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryBRUCE VIGFUSSON With deep regret, the family wish to inform you of Bruce's untimely passing on December 21, 2015 in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. Bruce was born in Winnipeg on August 20, 1970 and was raised and educated in Lundar, MB. He is predeceased by his parents Lorraine (2010) and Steini (1979) along with many other family members that welcomed him home and are holding him for us. Bruce leaves to mourn his beloved son Colt (Ashley) and their infant son Nash; Colt's mother Cindy; brother Sturn (Lisa); sisters Dodie (Martin) Bieri and Chayna (Andrew) Lowe; four nephews; two nieces; aunts Diana and Vivian (Lynn); uncles Gar and Kris (Cindy); special friend Donna, many dear cousins and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the Lundar Legion Hall with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Service will conclude at the hall. Honorary Pallbearers will be Adam Christensen, Dennis Christensen and Randy Cook. Urn bearer will be Eddy Klippenstein. A very special THANK YOU to friends and family for their contributions to the "Go Fund Me" fundraiser to help bring Bruce home. It has been a blessing thank you from the bottom of our hearts. In lieu of flowers, if friends so wish, a donation can be made to a sports facility of their choice. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 17, 2016
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I offer my prayers to you at this time.. many of you will not know me, but perhaps know of me.. Bruce and I share a similar horrific experience at the hands of the Mexican authorities. I spent 18 months in a prison during a time that overlapped with Bruce's horrific experience .. we spoke a few times, and Donna and I have communicated often.. Bruce was a survivor in untenable circumstances.. his cries for help were only heard by you, his family and friends and those of us who tried to make difference from afar behind the scenes.. He fought hard.. but timing was not his friend. I know in my heart that he knew right up to the end that he had the unconditional love of his wonderful son Colt, and his dear friend Donna.... he has left an imprint on everyone he touched during his life.. and he will continue to do so, because in his own way he has paved a way for change, and hope .. he did not give up.. his health gave in.. in celebrating him, I think of courage.. truth and Humility.... he was all of these things and then some. may his spirit stay strong and he rest now, back home, as he is held by all who hold him in their prayers thoughts and hearts. I will offer tobacco for him, the drums will play for him, wishing him a safe journey to his resting place.. - Posted by: Cyndy Vanier (Supporter and Friend) on: Feb 17, 2016