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EMELIA JULIANNA (THORKELSON) GUDBJARTSON
Date of Passing: Sep 07, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryEMELIA JULIANNA (THORKELSON) GUDBJARTSON Days before her 89th birthday our mom, Amma, Langa Amma, sister, auntie and friend to many passed away on the evening of Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Gimli Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving children: Norman (Mavis), their son Scott (Janet) and daughters, Holly (Rhett) and Allana (Cory); David, his children Chad (Kamara) and Leah (Kelly); Joanne (Ron Kuhtey), their son Ryan; Daniel (Jean), their children Travis and daughter Caitlin (Travis); Loren (Ginny), their children Arinbjorn and Solrun; Franklin (Jo-Anne); Julianna (Wayne Roberts), their sons Owen and Patrick; great- grandchildren, Jesse, Ben, Emily, Lars, Oliver, Hannah, Drew, Lilija, Mason and Sadie; her sister Metta Johnson, and brothers Kristjan (Harold) (Phyllis) and Phillip (Rosemary) - she treasured their unwavering love and support; many loving nephews and nieces, and great friends. She was predeceased by her husband Hordur (Harry) in November of 1984, after 35 years of marriage (September 4, 1948); her parents, sisters Jona, Gudridur (Goody), Stefania (Freda), and brother Sigurjon (Sam). Her parents Sigurdur and Johanna Thorkelson were early pioneers in the Arnes area where Emily grew up on a very progressive and successful homestead. In the days of train travel Emily went to Gimli for high school and to Winnipeg in her early years to work at Eatons Mail Order. She shared memories of her two month travelling nanny job all across the USA. Shortly after her return she married her true love Harry and they settled in Riverton where she raised her children and enjoyed 54 years. As her family grew she was known for supporting the schools and many community activities. In later years she especially enjoyed attending the Riverton Adult Day program. After she moved to Gimli Waterfront she looked forward to her Tuesday trips home to see her friends. The Gimli Waterfront years were filled with social activities and reconnecting with old friends. Family was always most important to Emily. Goda Not Elskan Thank you to the caring staff at Gimli Betel, the Gimli Community Health Centre for their care and kindness. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverton Hnausa Lutheran Church. Private interment. Coffee and Fellowship at Riverton Community Hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mom's memory to Riverton or Arnes Cemeteries.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 09, 2017
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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Our sincere condolences to the entire family but especially to Franklin and Jo-Anne on the passing of your Mother. We never had the privilege to meet your Mom but heard only wonderful stories about her. - Posted by: Wayne and Linda Adams (Friends) on: Sep 26, 2017
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To the Gudbartson family, We are so sorry for the loss of your Mom, and Amma. Emily was a very good and caring person. I will always remember her for treating me so well when I was a kid living in our small neighbourhood. Our prayers go out to your family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Keith and Noreen Tomasson (Friend and neighbor ) on: Sep 16, 2017
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Leonard and I are so very sorry to hear about Emily. She was a wonderful, happy woman who always had a smile for you. Our condolences to the Gudbjartson family, you are all in our thoughts. - Posted by: Leonard & Lana Kovich (Friends of the family) on: Sep 13, 2017
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On the very first morning of moving to the Interlake as a teenager, disoriented, confused, a little scared, Emily came to stay with me to keep me company as arrangements were made to get me registered in school. Having met Emily only briefly once before at the time of my Amma passing, this was my first full experience of EMILY. I was immediately enveloped in one of the biggest, warmest, most heartfelt hugs of my life, greeted and made known that we were FAMILY, and proceeded to share with me amazing stories about my Amma and our family's journey from Iceland to the Interlake. Emily kept me company during those first days and transformed me from a little lost soul, to a proud, but still shy, member of the incredible family we have that I never really got to learn much about growing up. Every occasion since then, Emily always greeted me the same way, as I suspect she did for all in her life. You immediately felt like the most important person in the world to her, you knew you were loved, and welcome. One of my very favourite pictures I have is of Emily holding our first born daughter Gillian. Just a few months old, Emily gathered her up in her arms and gave her the family welcome. The smile on Emily's face, the peace on my daughter's, it helps remind me of exactly what family is all about. Bless you Emily. You always have been and always will continue to be a gift to everyone who knows you. - Posted by: Brock Gunter-Smith (Great Nephew (Grandson of Jona)) on: Sep 11, 2017
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To the Gudbjartson family -- thinking of you during this difficult time. Your Mom was a very special lady and one of my many memories was her open door and big welcoming to the neighbourhood kids. I know you will miss her lots but you will always have the wonderful memories. Hugs, Colleen - Posted by: Colleen Olafson (Friend) on: Sep 11, 2017
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Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this difficult time. - Posted by: Ron Whiteway (Friend) on: Sep 09, 2017
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Our deepest condolences go out to the Gudbjartson Family. Emily was such a loving, and loyal mother , amma, and langamma to her family and extended family. Emily was a loyal friend to so many people. We have lost such an amazing woman. Emily will be remembered always. - Posted by: Maria, Morgan,& (Laura) Bear (Friends) on: Sep 09, 2017