HELEN SIGURDUR

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HELEN SIGURDUR 1915 - 2004 With sadness we announce the passing or our mother, grandmother and dear "nanny", Helen Sigurdur, aged 89 years, on September 4, 2004 at Betel in Gimli. She is survived by her son Lawrence (Evie), granddaughter Sharon (Kelvin), great-grandchildren, Craig and Krystin Rempel, granddaughter Tannis (Doug), great-grandchildren, Deanna, Kaitlyn and Zachery West, grandson Troy (Leah), great-grandchildren, Eric Cameron and Lucas Sigurdur, grandson Trevor and great-grandson Stoney Sigurdur. Many nieces and nephews, her sisters-in-law, Dora Mosalowski and Doreen Moss, extended family and friends. She was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Anna Mosalowski; siblings, Caroline, Tony, Mary, Rose, Irene and Johnny. Her first husband Anthony Golinsky in 1940 and her second husband, our grandpa Stoney Sigurdur in 1987. Helen was born in Gimli and moved to Winnipeg at an early age. She worked for T. Eaton Co. for 26 years and later as a child care-giver. Helen was a hardworking, fun loving lady. She enjoyed travelling, bowling, knitting, reading, swimming, making perogies and spending time with family and friends, especially at Gimli. She suffered from a stroke in 1989 and has resided at Betel in Gimli since 1990. We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to the staff at Betel especially the girls, who gave Helen that extra care and kindness. Thanks also to everyone who kept in touch with letters, visits, etc. As per Helens wishes no formal service will be held. Cremation has taken place and interment will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Betel Home Foundation, Box 10, Gimli, MB R0C 1B0. Gilbert Funeral Chapel, Gimli in care of arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 08, 2004