ELMER INGVAR SIGFUSSON

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ELMER INGVAR SIGFUSSON March 10, 1930 - May 7, 2013 With family by his side Elmer passed away peacefully on May 7, 2013 at Lakeshore General Hospital, at the age of 83 years. Elmer leaves behind his sister Oleen (Ray) Richter, sisters-in-law Joan Sigfusson, Joyce Sigfusson, and Rita Sigfusson, eight nieces and nephews, as well as many great-nieces and nephews. Elmer was predeceased by his parents Anna and Gisli, brothers Sigmar, Skapti, Gisli, and Flovent, sister-in-law Margaret, nephew Sheldon Sigfusson, and niece Candace Craig. Elmer was born on March 10, 1930. He lived most all his life on the family farm in Oakview, MB. As a child Elmer attended Darwin and Narrows schools. Elmer helped his mother in the house and learned to be an excellent cook and a great help to her. After Anna's death in 1961, Elmer took over the household responsibilities including grocery shopping, cooking and cleaning while still helping with outside farm work. Elmer loved country music, and the Saturday Night Polka Party on the radio. Elmer got much enjoyment in singing and yodelling, for the kids or anyone in listening distance. He loved to see them laugh. Elmer was a true Icelander. He spoke and read Icelandic fluently and didn't like to miss a single issue of the Logberg Heimskringla. Elmer was always small in stature but had a big heart and a tremendous memory. He was very observant and particular in many ways. Elmer lived a simple life and took pleasure in things others might have found trivial. He never expected or wanted a lot, but appreciated and took good care of what he had. Elmer loved to talk to people, whether he knew them or not. If you took the time to listen; Elmer would talk. Elmer could often be seen with his walking stick along the highway. He always had a wave for everybody driving by. He was "the little man who lived in the old house on the hill". Elmer loved all children but especially his nieces and nephews and their children. He could always find a treat of some sort when they visited. He was so proud of all his family's accomplishments. Seven years ago Elmer reluctantly moved from the farm to town due to his health. His life was enriched with new friendships made at the Pioneer Manor and Care Home. Elmer passed away peacefully. He talked to us just like any other day right to the end. Very quietly, very quickly Elmer was gone. Elmer's family would like to extend special thanks to all the home care workers at the Pioneer Manor, as well as all the Doctors, nurses and staff at the Care Home and Hospital. A heartfelt thank you to all of those people who showed kindness to Elmer over the years. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ashern Personal Care Home - c/o Margaret Gutknecht, PO Box 110, Ashern, Manitoba R0C 0E0. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593
Publish Date: May 11, 2013

ELMER INGVAR SIGFUSSON Peacefully on May 7, 2013 at the Lakeshore General Hospital in Ashern, with family by his side, Elmer Sigfusson aged 83 years of Oakview, MB. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by: ARNASON FUNERAL HOME Ashern - Lundar 1-204-768-2072 1-866-323-3593
Publish Date: May 9, 2013

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2013