JONINA GUDLAUG DESJARDINS (ASMUNDSON)

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JONINA GUDLAUG DESJARDINS (nee ASMUNDSON) March 11, 1918 - October 12, 2004 It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the family announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother at Riverview Health Centre. Mom was born on March 11, 1918 in Pembina, ND, second youngest of ten children to Jon and Lillian Asmundson. Mom and Dad got married on September 28, 1936 and initially lived in Badger, MB. They lived some years in Deleau and Tenby, MB but finally settled in Piney where they spent most of their lives. After Dads passing, Mom moved to Winnipeg and spent the last seven years in the care and warmth of Riverview Health Centre. Mom was predeceased by her husband Philip (1976) infant daughter Jonina (1940) daughter Edna (1977) and son-in-law John Gunn (1990) son Pat (1991) son Allan (2001) and grandson Robbie Bucksovich (1981). Mom was also predeceased by her parents; brothers, Steini, Carl (Annie) and Freeman (Clara) sisters, Margaret (Larus) Bjornson, Anna (Bill) Stasiuk, Aldis (Bill) Barry, Winnie (George) Eliuk and Villa (Wilmar) Olson. Mom is survived by daughters, Arlene Bucksovich (Neepawa, MB), Wendy Pavlick (Danny) Winnipeg and son Cameron of Winnipeg. She is also survived by one sister Emma Thorvaldon also of Riverview, HC; sisters-in-law, Gladys Desjardins (Belleville, ON) and Clara Asmundson (Winnipeg) 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place according to Moms wishes. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Piney Community Church, Piney, MB, with Pastor Louis Hermansen officiating. Arrangements by Loewen Funeral Chapel, Steinbach. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association or a charity of ones choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 15, 2004