Lögberg-Heimskringla - 07.03.1986, Blaðsíða 7

WINNIPEG, FOSTUDAGUR 7. MARZ 1986-7
I Icelandic Content I
How many Icelanders are there in
North America? There is no simple
answer. During the period of
1872-1914, it is estimated that more
than 14,000 Icelanders immigrated to
North America. Most of them were
younger than thirty, often recently
married, or about to. This means that
they must have increased in number
rather fast, but how much is hard to
estimate.
The present writer does not have
the mathematical skills of Jón
Olafsson, who in 1874 wanted Ice-
land depopulated and an Icelandic
State founded in Alaska. Here he ex-
pected the Icelanders to multiply —
in fact he expected them to reach one
million within a few decades. This
means he expected every woman to
give birth to 30-40 a year. The
number of Icelanders in Iceland had
not reached 200,000 as it has nöw, so
Olafsson expected much of every
female.
One of the main reasons it is so
hard to figure out the number of peo-
ple of Icelandic descent in North
America is due to name changes after
marriage. An Icelandic woman mar-
ried to a non-Icelander would take
his name, and so would her children,
even though they remained half
Icelandic. Surveys, conducted by
governments, are often of little help,
as Icelanders are grouped with Scan-
dinavian countries.
Deaths
Guðmundur Grundal Magnusson, January 8, of Hnausa, Manitoba, at 77.
John Marino Ingimundson, January 15, late of Winnipeg, at 84.
Eleanor Sigurlin Larusson, January 19, Gimli, at 69.
Margaret Palsson, Selkirk, Manitoba at 66.
Frances Merion Brown (nee Asmundson), February 24, of Winnipeg, at
44.
Lara Gudrun Josephson, February 12, of Glenboro, Man. at 72.
Snjolaug Stevens, January 27, of Gimli, Man., at 71.
Magnus Einarson, Februar.y 3, formerly of Lundar.
Johann Sigurður Solvason, June 10, 1985, Wynyard, Sask.
Inga Benedictson McGougan, February 1, B.C. at 86.
Gudjona Lara Sigvaldason, January 31, Gimli, Man., at 94.
Palmi Thorbergson, January 23, of Winnipeg, at 68.
Valgerdur Gudmundson, January 27, of Gimli, at 87.
Victor Clarence Isfeld, January 26, Gimli, Manitoba, at 56.
Einar Mikkelson, January 21, Winnipeg.
Lilja Jonasena (Sena) Jacobson, January 22, of Arborg, at 83.
Magnus Alexander Hermanson, February 8, of Winnipeg, at 84.
Gudrun Oddson, February 8, of Lundar, at 88.
Obituary
Grimolfur (Grimur) Johann Sigurdson
On February 19, 1986 at the Health
Sciences Centre, Grimolfur ( Grimur)
Johann Sigurdson, aged 76 years,
dearly beloved husband of Thelma
Sigurdson of Lundar, Man.
A memorial service wili be held on
Saturday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. in
the Lundar Community Hall, with
Rev. J. Erickson officiating. Remains
will be interred in the Lundar Ceme-
tery at a later date.
Grimur was born June 24, 1909 on
his parents' farm at Otto, Man. As a
youngster he worked for several
(armers in the area and in 1923 he
began working at the Lundar Cream-
ery. He took prizes every year for
butter making. On May 24, 1941
Grimur married Thelma Evelyn
Stefansson. In the fall of 1959,
Grimur became custodian of the
Lundar School, retiring in 1972. He
took an active part in hockey and
baseball and was a member of the
G.C.A.A.A., serving many years on
the executive and working unspar-
ingly on the building of the Lundar
arena. He was on the committee for
the building of the Senior Citizens
Home and was a member of the Ice-
landic League.
He leaves to mourn his beloved
wife Thelma; one son Dennis and
wife Barbara of MacGregor, Man.;
one daughter Donna and John Morri-
son of Winnipeg; two grandchildren,
Clinton Dennis and Jodilyn Olof; a
brother-in-law Elmer and wife Emily
of Lundar; also many nieces,
nephews and friends. He was pre-
deceased by his parents, Thordur and
Gudbjorg; brothers Sigurdur and Bal-
dur; sisters, Ranka and Steina.
If friends so desire, donations may
be made to a charity of one's choice.
Grimur was a loving husband,
father and grandfather.
Arnason's Funeral Home, Lundar
in care of arrangements.
Bridge & Whist Night
The Jon Sigurdson Chapter
I.O.D.E. will be holding a special
70th Birthday Bridge & Whist on
Saturday, March 22 at 12:00 noon.
Lunch will be served followed by
Bridge and Whist. Location of this
event will be the Upper Hall of the
First Lutheran Church, Victor Street.
Please come and help us celebrate
this special day.
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