We share in this time of grief the love and memories.
On the afternoon of September 16th, 2020 Narfi Vigfusson passed away in his 80th year. His wife and mother of his 3 children, Marie, will lovingly remember him.
His legacy will live forever through his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Tina, Kimberly (Rob), Allan, Ashtin (Rick), Jasmin (Nick), Matthew, Charlie, Kaylie, Kayden, Catalina and Easton.
He was predeceased by: his parents, his siblings, his in-laws and his brother-in-laws.
He leaves to mourn many extended family members and friends, too numerous to mention but always thought of.
Narfi was born in Russell, Manitoba. He grew up on the family farm in Tantallon, Saskatchewan and eventually took over the farm from his father. After retiring from the farm Narfi resided in Yorkton, Saskatchewan and then moved to British Columbia where he resided for the last 20 years. But his heart always remained in Saskatchewan.
Narfi had many careers from working on the oilrigs, to construction, to welding, to mining and farming. But he was a man of many hobbies and talents: woodworking, playing guitar, cooking and story telling.
Narfi was in the army reserves and learned his cooking skills there. He weekly demonstrated them by whipping up his soup concoctions. He played the harmonica, guitar and sang. Narfi and Marie would spend hours singing together, and later in life you would find him in his comfy chair sitting, singing and strumming his guitar.
Anyone that knew him, also knew of his love for the Vancouver Canucks, win or lose he would always be rooting them on. To honour that love for the team, we thought it would be appropriate for him to wear his Canucks jersey as he is laid to rest.
He had the talent of weaving a great story that were funny, educational and sometimes questionable. His listeners could only tell by the twinkling of his blue eyes and his mischievous smile.
Narfi leaves us with a heavy heart, but full of memories and love.
Due to current conditions and honouring Narfi’s wishes, our family is planning an intimate celebration in BC, when current restrictions are lifted Narfi will be returned home to Saskatchewan.
There will be more information to follow at a later date.
There will be a time we can come together again.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence for the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Narfi Vigfusson September 16th 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Aldergrove, Province: Colombie britanique