ETHEL INGIBJORG MAY

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ETHEL INGIBJORG MAY Peacefully, with her family by her side, Ethel Ingibjorg May passed away at the Riverview Health Centre on Wednesday, January 24, 2001. Ethel was born in con May 14, 1909, the daughter of Mr. Justice Hjalmar A. Bergman and Mrs. Emilia Bergman. She was predeceased by her beloved husband J. T. Vyvian May in 1967; by her two brothers, Norman and Eric Bergman and by sister-in-law Jean Bergman. She is survived by her daughter Barbara (Dennis) Sigurdson; her son Robert (Karen) May; grandchildren, Cathy (Patrick) Burke, Bill (Sherry) Sigurdson, Joanne Sigurdson, Dr. Pamela May and Bill May; great-grandchildren, Sean, Tim and Kerry Burke, Christopher and David Sigurdson; sister-in-law Naomi Bergman. Ethel graduated from the University of Manitoba in 1929. She was a founding member of the Beta Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity. The "Alpha Gams" were always important to her, and these friendships endured all her life. She was proud of her Icelandic heritage and particularly enjoyed the study of the Icelandic language with the close-knit group that studied with Sigurlin Roed at the Scandinavian Centre. Ethel loved a good game of bridge; as well as other card games. She could also be counted on for endless patience at playing cards with children. She was a long-time member of First Lutheran Church and was active with the First Lutheran Church Women until her health failed her. Ethel was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and her entire family enjoyed her loving care. She was also a faithful friend, who was always available to give help and support. The great pleasure of her later years was the company of her five great-grandsons, who could always make her laugh. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her. The family wishes to thank the exceptional staff of CD-1 at Riverview Health Centre for their most loving and compassionate care, both for Ethel and for all her family. Viewing will be held from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 26 at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 27 at 1:00 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 580 Victor St., with Pastor Michael Kurtz officiating. Flowers gratefully declined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ethels memory to the First Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 580 Victor St., Winnipeg, Man., R3G 1R2. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 25, 2001