Lögberg-Heimskringla - 15.06.2013, Blaðsíða 12

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12 • Lögberg-Heimskringla • June 15 2013
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Obituaries
PhOTO MYSTErY Do you know these people?
L ö g b e r g - H e i m s k r i n g l a
features this series of photographic
mysteries in conjunction with the
Nelson Gerrard’s “Silent Flashes”
project, which explores early
photography among Icelandic
immigrants and their descendants
in North America.
Any successful solutions will
be published.
To obtain further information
on the “Silent Flashes” project or
to provide input, contact Nelson
Gerrard at (204) 378-2758 or
eyrarbakki@hotmail.com, or by
mail at Box 925, Arborg, Manitoba
R0C 0A0.
Check out the “Silent Flashes”
website and photo archive at www.
sagapublications.com.
These two postcard photos from the collection of the late
Flora Benson of Winnipeg, courtesy of Judith Hoye of Ottawa,
are almost certainly of a couple and their children. Can anyone
identify them?
Kristjanina (Helga) Johnson
Peacefully on Saturday, May 11,
2013 our beloved Helga passed away
at the Arborg Hospital. Helga was 93
years old. Helga is joining her beloved
husband, Snibjorn, who predeceased
her in 1973, and her cherished son
Rick in 2011. Helga was predeceased
by her beloved parents, Benjamin
and Juliana Gudmundson who had
a wonderful family of 10 children.
Helga is predeceased by her siblings,
Stefania, Valdimar, Magnus and twin
Julius (passed away at birth), Franklin,
Blanche (passed away at four months
old), Hermania, Gudrun and Lilja. Left
to mourn her passing are her children:
daughter Birdeen (Harry) Malchuk,
and son Valdimar (Doreen) Johnson,
five grandchildren, numerous great-
grandchildren and great-great-
grandchildren.
Helga taught school at the
Framnes School prior to becoming
a wife and loving mother. In 1973
Helga opened Yarn Paradise in Arborg
and operated the store until present.
Mother was a professional seamstress
and she was exceptionally talented
with her vast skills of sewing, knitting
and in many of her beautiful creative
projects that have brought so many
family members and others happiness
and joy. Mother was also a gifted
musician that brought the wonderful
sounds of music and laughter to the
hearts of all. Helga was well known as
a community icon and will be missed
by many.
Thank you to Dr. Issac for all his
genuine care and compassion as
well as many others for their support
throughout this sorrowful time.
Góða nótt elskan min
Information and applications are available electronically by request at CanadaIceland@netscape.net
(for application requests only), or in hard copy from Lögberg-Heimskringla.
The completed applications are forwarded to:
Canada Iceland Foundation Inc., Box 27012, C-360 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 4T3
We invite students to apply for the following scholarships which are offered, or administered,
by the Canada Iceland Foundation. Priority may be given to first time applicants.
SCHOLARSHIPS OffeRed

All ApplicAtions must be received by FridAy, 20 september, 2013
The Heiðmar Björnson Memorial Scholarship
In the amount of $500, will be given annually to the student
obtaining the highest academic standing in Icelandic
Studies in his/her final year at the University of Manitoba.
The award will be made by the Department Head.
The Margaret Breckman Mack Scholarship Award
In the amount of $500, will be given anually to a needy
student of good scholastic ability who is enrolled in the
University of Manitoba bachelor of Science Nursing Degree
Program.
The Canada Iceland Foundation Scholarship
One scholarship of $500, to be awarded annually. Award
to be determined by academic standing and leadership
qualities. To be offered to a university student studying
towards a degree in any Canadian university.
Einar Páll & Ingibjörg Jónsson Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship of $500, to be awarded annually. Award
to be determined by academic standing and leadership
qualities. To be offered to a high school graduate proceeding
to a Canadian university or the University of Iceland.
Emilia Pálmason Student Aid Award
An award of $500, to be given annually. The recipients
must be of good moral character, college calibre and
primarily in need of help to continue their studies in high
school, college, or at the university level. The donors hope
that “somewhere along the highway of life” the award
winners will try to provide comparable help to another
needy student.
The Gunnar Simundsson Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship of $500, to be awarded annually. This
annual scholarship will be awarded to a student in
university or proceeding into a university in Canada or the
United States. The recipient must demonstrate financial
need and high scholastic ability.
Thorvaldson Scholarship
One scholarship of $500, to be awarded annually. This
annual scholarship will be awarded to a student in
university or proceeding into a university in Canada or the
United States. The recipient must demonstrate financial
need and high scholastic ability.
Arnold W. Holm Scholarship
One scholarship of $500, to be awarded annually. This
scholarship is to be awarded to a student demonstrating
financial need and who qualifies to proceed to university
education and a degree.
The Kristin Stefanson Memorial Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 to be awarded to a student
who is registered or will be registering to take a course
offered by The Department of Icelandic at the University
of Manitoba. Preference may be given to students who
have not previously taken a course offered by that
Department.
The Lorna and Terry Tergesen Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 to be awarded to a student
entering the second or a later year of study of architecture,
fine arts, design or graphic design, music, dance or voice.
The Walter and Beulah Arason Scholarship
One scholarship of $500 to be awarded annually to a
student of good academic standing entering the University
of Alberta or continuing their education there.
The Margrét Bjarnason Scholarships
Scholarships of $500 each for students pursuing a post
secondary education, who graduated from a high school
in Evergreen School Division in Manitoba and who
demonstrate scholastic ability.
The Judge Walter J. Lindal Memorial Scholarship
A scholarship of $1000 to be awarded annually, in memory
of Judge Walter J. Lindal, to a student registering as an
undergraduate at The University of Winnipeg with a view to
proceeding from there to the study of Law.
The David Franklin, Ad. E. Scholarship
A scholarship of $500 to be awarded to a student who
has demonstrated financial need, academic achievement,
strong leadership and community involvement, who will be
attending a university in Canada or Iceland to study law
or international relations. This scholarship is donated by
David Franklin, Ad. E. to mark his ten years as Honorary
Icelandic Consul in Montreal.
The Benson Sisters Memorial Scholarship
A $500 scholarship in memory of Olga Rowlin, Laufey
Smith and Kristin Arnason, to be awarded to a student
pursuing post-secondary education. Preference may be
given to a student with financial need and/or who has a
mental or physical disability.
CANADA
ICELAND
FOUNDATION
INC.
Elaine Margaret Sigurdson
Born in Gimli on May 22, 1955,
Elaine passed away peacefully,
surrounded by family, on May 3, 2013,
in Karise, Denmark.
She will be lovingly remembered
by her husband Otto Larsen; her sons,
Troels and Patrick; her parents, Alma
and Raymond Sigurdson; sisters,
Lenore Kersey (Wayne Janz), Doreen
Sigurdson, Sandra Sigurdson (Don
Gaudry), and Marlene Lock; brother,
Barrie Sigurdson (Ardith); brother-
in-law, Preben Larsen (Tronte); and,
numerous nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Elaine grew up on the family farm
in the Minerva District. She attended
school in Gimli where she excelled
both academically and athletically.
She went on to study science and
medicine at the University of Manitoba.
She graduated from medical school in
1979 and served her medical internship
at the Regina General Hospital.
Elaine and Otto met in Canada
and were married in 1977. They lived
in Winnipeg, Regina and Englehart,
Ontario, before moving to Denmark
in 1980 where they lived on the
Larsen family farm in Roholte. Elaine
embraced life in Denmark and quickly
became fluent in Danish and an active
member of the local community. She
was a dedicated and loving mother to
their two sons, Troels, born in 1985
and Patrick, born in 1990. An avid
gardener, she grew beautiful flower
beds and a large and productive
vegetable garden.
Elaine practiced medicine in
Denmark until the limitations of
Multiple Sclerosis made it impossible
for her to continue. She continued to
help others through serving on boards
and volunteering with numerous
organizations, including the MS
Society and the Red Cross. She also
volunteered her professional expertise
to an MS research program at the
Roskilde Hospital.
Four years ago, Elaine moved
to an apartment in a personal care
home in Karise, Denmark. The staff
there got to know and love Elaine
and so she was cared for by not only
skilled professionals but true friends.
When Elaine received the diagnosis of
untreatable cancer in April there were
many tears from her caregivers and
a pledge to “keep her at home”. The
care and concern of the staff at the
home was a great support and comfort
to Elaine and to our family.
Elaine had a great sense of
humour. In those “you can either laugh
or cry” situations, and there were
many, Elaine always chose to laugh.
She was brave and determined to live
her life to the fullest.
A funeral service was held in
Denmark on May 8th, 2013.
A celebration of Elaine’s life was
held on Sunday, June 9th, at 2 p.m. at
the Gimli Park Pavilion.
In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made in Elaine’s memory to the
Betel Home Foundation at Box 10,
Gimli, Manitoba, R0C 1B0, or to a
charity of your choice.
First Lutheran Church
580 Victor Street
Winnipeg R3G 1R2
204-772-7444
www.mts.net/~flcwin
Worship with us
Sundays 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Michael Kurtz