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ALVIN KRISTJAN SIGURDSON
Born: Feb 12, 1931
Date of Passing: Nov 30, 2018
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryALVIN KRISTJAN SIGURDSON With great sadness and love we announce the peaceful passing of Alvin Kristjan Sigurdson on November 30, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joyce; his children, Larry (Kim), Doug (Josie), Bob (Marilyn), Wayne (Sue) and Lynn (Rob Bommersbach); his 16 grandchildren; his four great-grandchildren; and his brother and sister-in-law Don and Betty Jean Thordarson of Covina, California. He was predeceased by his parents, Kris and Birdie, and his sister Doreen. Al was born in Winnipeg on February 12, 1931. He grew up in the West End and attended John M. King, General Wolfe and Daniel McIntyre Schools. He graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1953 with a BA, and then embarked on a career at Canada Packers where he worked for 34 years, retiring in 1988. It was at Daniel Mac where Dad met his lifelong love, Joyce Thordarson. They married in 1955 beginning a fabulous lifetime journey. Our parents had a wonderful life full of travels and fun times, especially summers at the family cottage in Gimli. There are many happy memories of summers spent at Amma and Afi's cottage! Dad's children and grandchildren were blessed with many wonderful times playing board games, cards, movies, time at the beach, walks for ice cream and backyard camping for Islendingadagurinn. Al was a lifelong member of First Lutheran Church, and served as Superintendent of Sunday School and on Church Council for many years. A celebration of Al's life will be held on Friday, December 14 at 1:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 580 Victor Street. In lieu of flowers, a donation to First Lutheran Church would be appreciated. The family welcomes online at condolences@nbardal.mb.ca NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE 204-949-2200 neilbardalinc.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 08, 2018
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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Doug and Family, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. It sounds like you had a wonderful Dad. I pray you find comfort in all the happy memories of a long, abundant and joyful life shared with him. Sincerely, Monica - Posted by: Monica Hofer (Co-worker) on: Dec 20, 2018
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Sending our condolences , prayers and hugs for your loss.. we always enjoyed his company when we saw him at family gathering. - Posted by: Bruno&Charlene Zarrillo Family (Brother in law to doug) on: Dec 13, 2018
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It was great to know Al as a friend & fellow curler. Lots of laughs although the curling wasn't always right on. Our condolences to Joyce and all the family. Hope to see you at the service. Sincerely Bob & Muriel - Posted by: Bob & Muriel Kenyon (Friends) on: Dec 13, 2018
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We were sorry to hear of Al’s passing. You must have many memories of him. I always enjoyed seeing him occasionally when we were in Gimli. All of the cousins have pictures and memories of our Oak Point family gatherings many years ago. - Posted by: Garry and Carol Finlay (nee Stefanson) (Cousin) on: Dec 10, 2018
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We extend our sympathy to Joyce and everyone in the Sigurdson family for your loss. Al always showed sincere friendliness and was truly a senior statesman in the First Lutheran family. He will be missed. With our respects, Wayne and Dawn Byron - Posted by: Wayne and Dawn Byron (First Lutheran friend) on: Dec 08, 2018
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Our sincere condolences to Joyce and family. Al was an integral part of our Church family. It was an honour to know him. God Bless all of you as you remember and reminisce. Linda and Orv Malcomson - Posted by: Linda & Orv Malcomson (Friend) on: Dec 08, 2018
