OLAFUR AGUST THORSTEINSON

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OLAFUR AGUST THORSTEINSON It is with deep regret that the family announces the sudden passing of their beloved husband, father and afi, Olafur Agust Thorsteinson on Sunday, October 28, 2001. Olafur was pre-deceased by his parents, Steini and Mattie Thorsteinson; two sisters, Lil Walker and Antonia Johnson; mother and father-in-law Grimsi and Dolly Grimolfson; brothers-in-law, Willie Gislason, Rocky Prost and Laugi Johnson; sister-in-law Betty Grimolfson. Olafur is survived by his wife Solly; daughters, Kelly (Grant) Deneka, Roxanne (Cameron) McNabb; and his grandchildren, Keith, Kendal, Kaine and Kohl Deneka, Riley, Morgan, Cody, Chase and Kelsey McNabb; brothers, Allan (Grace) Gibson, Donnie (Doris) Gibson; sisters, Wilma (Crom) Smith, Norma (Skafti) Fridfinnson, Kristine Gislason, Alda (Einar) Sigvaldason, Thorstina Prost, Marie (Lou) Lavallee; brothers-in-law, Ivan (Kristine) Grimolfson, Dennis and Curtis Grimolfson; sister-in-law Merilyn (Neil) Baldwinson; also numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Olafur was born on August 15, 1941 in Riverton and lived there all his life. One of his first jobs was with Monarch Construction building the floodway. He then worked for the Province of Manitoba (Bridge Division) for 32 years until his retirement in 1999. Olafur enjoyed all sports, especially hockey. He played goalie for the Riverton Lions Hockey team in the early 60s. Olafur loved the outdoors. Most of his free time was spent hunting, fishing, and trapping. He liked nothing better than visiting with his dear friend Dougie Bjarnason swapping hunting stories (we still dont know how many of them were true). Olafur loved playing cards, and drinking coffee with his friends. He also enjoyed country music and could sing and yodel right along with the best of them. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He loved them all dearly. He is going to be sadly missed by his family, especially his grandchildren. He will also be missed by his special friends, Troy, Shaylee and Aubry. His grandchildren will be his honorary pallbearers. Rusty Johannson will be the urnbearer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 1 at 2:00 p.m. at the Riverton-Hnausa Lutheran Church, with Pastor Trudy Sleuth officiating. If friends so desire, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Riverton-Hnausa Lutheran Church. Goda Nott Afi Gilbart Funeral Home in care of the arrangements.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2001