ANNA SIGRIDUR REYKDAL (GUDMUNDSON)

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ANNA SIGRIDUR REYKDAL (nee GUDMUNDSON) Peacefully, on Sunday, September 19, 2004, with her family by her side, Anna passed away at the Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern. Anna was born April 9, 1911 in Hayland, MB. She attended Hayland School and furthered her education in Winnipeg. On June 4, 1940, she married Walter Reykdal. They spent their first few years of marriage farming on Birch Island until moving to Hayland where they continued to build their life together. Anna had a variety of interests and talents. She was an avid gardener and no one could keep up with her at berry picking time. Many people were blessed to be given a pair of mittens or a sweater that was knitted by her speedy hands, or a beautiful, handmade patchwork quilt. She loved playing cards and any kind of puzzle. A trip to Annas always meant a taste of fresh bread, love-knots and vinatarta. She took great pride in her Icelandic heritage, travelling to Iceland to visit friends and family. She spoke the language fluently, and even shared an occasional Icelandic lullaby. Annas greatest gift was in her love and devotion to her family. Her memory will be cherished by her children, Stephen and Treina, Donald and Yvonne, David and Gladys, Joyce and Larry, Dianne and Rod, Janet and Lindy; by her grandchildren, Michael, Jimmy, Alex, Becky, Charlene, Colleen, Bubby, Calvin, Tanis, Tracy, Laurel, Scott, Kristy, Damaen, Amanda, Tegan; 16 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Svava and Freda. She was predeceased by her daughter Pauline Dianne and her husband Walter, and by her brothers and sisters, Margaret, John, Laufey, Helga, Freda, Kristrun, Bjarni, Hjalmar, Runa and Soffia. The family wishes to thank the staff of the Lakeshore General Hospital and the Ashern Personal Care Home and all of Annas homecare workers for their care and compassion. If so desired, donations may be made in Annas memory to the Lakeshore General Hospital to be used in the Palliative Care Unit, in care of Julie Bergner, Box 721, Ashern, MB R0C 0E0. Friends and relatives may pay their respects between 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 22 at the Arnason Funeral Home in Ashern. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 23 at the Siglunes Community Hall with Pastor Bill Watson officiating. Interment to follow in the Vogar Cemetery. arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOMES LTD. Ashern - Lundar (204) 768-2072

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 22, 2004