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EMELIA JULIANNA (THORKELSON) GUDBJARTSON
Days before her 89th birthday our mom, Amma, Langa Amma, sister, auntie and friend to many passed away on the evening of Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Gimli Memorial Hospital. She leaves to mourn her passing her loving children: Norman (Mavis), their son Scott (Janet) and daughters, Holly (Rhett) and Allana (Cory); David, his children Chad (Kamara) and Leah (Kelly); Joanne (Ron Kuhtey), their son Ryan; Daniel (Jean), their children Travis and daughter Caitlin (Travis); Loren (Ginny), their children Arinbjorn and Solrun; Franklin (Jo-Anne); Julianna (Wayne Roberts), their sons Owen and Patrick; great- grandchildren, Jesse, Ben, Emily, Lars, Oliver, Hannah, Drew, Lilija, Mason and Sadie; her sister Metta Johnson, and brothers Kristjan (Harold) (Phyllis) and Phillip (Rosemary) – she treasured their unwavering love and support; many loving nephews and nieces, and great friends. She was predeceased by her husband Hordur (Harry) in November of 1984, after 35 years of marriage (September 4, 1948); her parents, sisters Jona, Gudridur (Goody), Stefania (Freda), and brother Sigurjon (Sam). Her parents Sigurdur and Johanna Thorkelson were early pioneers in the Arnes area where Emily grew up on a very progressive and successful homestead. In the days of train travel Emily went to Gimli for high school and to Winnipeg in her early years to work at Eatons Mail Order. She shared memories of her two month travelling nanny job all across the USA. Shortly after her return she married her true love Harry and they settled in Riverton where she raised her children and enjoyed 54 years. As her family grew she was known for supporting the schools and many community activities. In later years she especially enjoyed attending the Riverton Adult Day program. After she moved to Gimli Waterfront she looked forward to her Tuesday trips home to see her friends. The Gimli Waterfront years were filled with social activities and reconnecting with old friends. Family was always most important to Emily. Goda Not Elskan Thank you to the caring staff at Gimli Betel, the Gimli Community Health Centre for their care and kindness. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverton Hnausa Lutheran Church. Private interment. Coffee and Fellowship at Riverton Community Hall following the service. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mom’s memory to Riverton or Arnes Cemeteries.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Emelia Gudbjartson – September 7, 2017.source

Décès pour la Ville: Selkirk, Province: Manitoba

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