MINNA KIRSTEN OLESEN

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MINNA KIRSTEN OLESEN May 20, 1925 - November 26, 1999 With sadness we announce the death of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Minna was born in Denmark, arriving in Winnipeg with her husband Richard and three children on July 1, 1957. None of us spoke English and, as a result, we all grew very close and now share many special memories of our early years in Canada. Moms hands were always busy with the needlepoint pictures that she so beautifully crafted. Although Canada became her home, trips to Denmark to visit her family were very special to her. Another highlight was a visit to Australia in 1992 to see her sister Kirsten Pedersen and her family. Mom particularly enjoyed the many trips she and Dad made to Edmonton to visit their son John and daughter Vita and family. We all have many wonderful memories of the times we spent together. Mom will be sadly missed by her husband of 56 years, Richard; her sons, John and Arne (Mary) Olesen; her daughter Vita (Robert) Holmes and her grandchildren, Michelle (Jeff) Topolnisky, Kenny (Tracy) Holmes, Amy Olesen and A.J. Olesen. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. at the Winnipeg Evangelical Free Church, 920 Cottonwood Rd. with Pastor Ron Koleba officiating. Interment to follow in the Glen Lawn Memorial Gardens. The Desjardins Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements, 233-4949; toll free, 1-888-233-4949.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 28, 1999