INGA ISFELD (BJARNASON)

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INGA ISFELD (nee BJARNASON) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Inga, on February 6, 2012 at the St. Boniface Hospital. Survived by her daughter Burma, son-in-law Doug Hambly and grandson Garth Hambly of Guelph, ON and her sister Anna O'Brien of Whitby, ON; her nieces and nephews Ron (Leatrice) Work, Dona (David) Pratt, Pat (Ralston) Ayling, Mike (Debbie) O'Brien, Tim (Nancy) O'Brien, all from the Toronto area; Alda (Don) Kotz, Kathy (Baillie) Davies, David Thorarinson, Roy (Heidi) Thorarinson, and Diane (Jack) Gowanlock all from Winnipeg; Jona Nedo from Vancouver, Herbert (Urma) Bjarnason- Morris, Richard (Sheila) Bjarnason, of Gimli, and John and Clarence Bjarnason, of Flin Flon, and all of their families. Predeceased by her beloved husband Joe, infant son Dale, and Grandson Kristinn. Also her parents Olafur and Feldis. Brothers Bill, Joe (Alla), John (Cari) and Herbert (Thura). Her sisters Gudrun (Charlie) Davidson, Vicki (Don) Work, Alda (Roy) Bjarnason-Sandness, Norma (Thor) Thorarinson and brother-in-law Jim O'Brien. Mum was a kind and gentle person who got enjoyment from the simple things in life - a beautiful sunset; a moon-lit winter night; the birds and deer at her feeders; a Sunday drive; and the occasional nip of brandy with Dad after a long day doing fish! Of course the best times were when we were all together. Mum and Dad met at a dance at Husavick Hall in May 1941 when Dad had just returned from England. It was love at first sight. Dad told his friends that he had just met the woman he was going to marry. They met in May, got engaged in August and married in October. Mum worked along side Dad in the fishing business, filleting, wrapping, selling, spreading and seaming-on the nets. She painted with Dad in his commercial painting business, and cleaned and decorated all the cottages that they rented out. She never complained and in fact always looked forward to fishing starting in the Spring so that she could see all their customers again. They both really missed fishing when Dad had to give up his license due to his poor health. Their good friends Vic Savage who helped them with the fishing also helped to brighten their days. Mum and Dad built their house on 17th Avenue in Sandy Hook in 1945 and always took great pride in their home and yard. Mum was a wonderful cook and baker. There was never a supper that didn't include mashed potatoes and a wonderful desert! When Garth and Kristinn arrived Mum and Dad were so delighted. They enjoyed the many weekends and summers spent with Grandma and Grandpa. She loved spending time with them and cooking and baking special treats for them. We were all so blessed to have them. Dad passed away in August 1999 and Mum managed to stay in her home until December 2008, when she moved to Gimli Betel. We are very grateful to the Home Care Girls , Meals On Wheels and Vic and Muriel Savage for all the help. We are also so very thankful to the Staff and Residents of Gimli Betel for making it Home for Mum - she loved you all. We would especially like to thank Mum's dear friend Helen Smerchanski who was so very good to Mum. She was like a sister to Mum, in fact all that and more. We are so grateful for the good care she took of Mum right up until her going into the Hospital. She loved you Helen. Thank you. Thanks also to Dr. R.C. Patel and the nurses and staff at Gimli Hospital. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli with Pastor Les Skonnord officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gimli Betel Home, Box 10, Gimli, MB, R0C 1B0. Rest in Peace Sweet Little Mum. We love you. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Feb 11, 2012

INGA ISFELD (nee BJARNASON) Peacefully on February 6, 2012 at the St. Boniface Hospital, Inga Isfeld, aged 93 years, of Gimli, MB passed away. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli with Pastor Les Skonnord officiating. Full obituary in Saturday's paper. Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Feb 11, 2012

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 11, 2012