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RAGNHEIDUR (RAE) MARTIN
Born: Jul 13, 1916
Date of Passing: Sep 26, 2015
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAGNHEIDUR (RAE) MARTIN It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ragnheidur Martin on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the age of 99. Rae was born on July 13, 1916 on the family farm Arskogi in Riverton to Fridrika and Pall Vidalin. On August 29, 1939 she married Herbert and in the early years worked as a cook for his fishing gang until they built a home and settled in Hnausa, Manitoba. In 1951 they moved their home to Gimli where they lived until 1978 when Herbert passed away. They had three children, Richard, Carolynn and Theodore. She remained in her home until 2012. Mom was very active in New Horizons and the Lutheran Church groups. She became an avid bowler and earned many pins and trophies that attest to her bowling skills. Many certificates of appreciation for her volunteerism speaks volumes of how she was held in high esteem by many in her community. Mom was known for having an assortment of baking on hand at any time to serve with her famous "Icelandic coffee". The highlight of her year was having family and friends over after the Icelandic Festival parade, where Ribbon sandwiches and "Amma" bars became a tradition. She took great pride in her flower gardens and spent countless hours tending to those. She is survived by her brother David (Suzanne), sister-in-law Oskie, brother-in-law Charles Harkess; sons Richard (Helle) and Ted (Janet); daughter Carolynn (Gordon); grandchildren, Carmelle, Tim (Tricia), Kim (Trevor), Michelle, Nick and Juliane; seven great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. We have been blessed with her presence in our lives and we celebrate her longevity and strength of spirit. Goda Nott, Elskan, we will love and miss you always. Special thanks to the staff at Tudor House and all the special friends and relatives who have supported Mom through the years. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Gimli Lutheran Church - 50 3rd Avenue, Gimli, MB with Pastor L. Skonnord officiating. Interment to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gimli Lutheran Church or Betel Home Foundation. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Sep 30, 2015
RAGNHEIDUR (RAE) MARTIN Peacefully, on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Selkirk General Hospital, Rae Martin, aged 99 years, of Gimli, MB. passed away. Full obituary to follow. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements.
Publish Date: Sep 28, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 30, 2015
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Carolynn, Richard, Ted and families. Sad to hear of your Mother's passing but happy that she is no longer suffering in any way. You have been blessed to have her in your life for such a long time. Treasure the happy times you spent together. I too will always remember the August long weekend celebrations in Gimli with great fondness. Rest in Peace Rae. Love, Linda and James. - Posted by: Linda and James Lewington (Sister in-law and brother in-law to Carolynn) on: Oct 03, 2015
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Carolynn, Ted and Richard - I saw your Mum often when I visited my own Mum at Tudor House until her passing last year - my condolences to you and your families - Darlene Vokey - Posted by: Darlene Vokey () on: Sep 30, 2015
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Well Auntie Rae I guess the days are gone when we all could come down to Gimli for a slice of vinatarta and coffee or just sit around and have a chat. These sad days do come and now that the aches and pains are gone I hope you are now in a better place. Love from nephew Bill in Winnipeg - Posted by: Bill Elliott (Nephew) on: Sep 28, 2015