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MYRTLE HELGASON (HIRST)
Date of Passing: Nov 16, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryMYRTLE HELGASON (nee HIRST) Our mother, Myrtle Helgason (Hirst) passed away suddenly on November 16, 2017 at the Rehab Hospital, Winnipeg following surgery. It is with profound gratitude and peace we release her into the loving arms of our Dad. He predeceased her in 2007 and her journey has been difficult without him. While her loss was sudden and unexpected, we take comfort knowing that they are together again for all eternity. Mom is survived by her children, Pat (Bill), Gerry (Lisa) and Kelly (Arlene). Her pride and joy were her grandchildren Leslie (Brett), Lindsay (Mike), Kalee, Erin (Adam) and Morgan Victor. Her littlest elskans, her great-grandchildren Erik, Kenzie and Isabella gave her great joy. Also left to mourn her passing are sisters Joann (Ronnie), Joan (Arnold), Blythe (Glen), Hazel (Bob), Beatrice and Allan, Marlene (Durwood) and Laurel (Jerry). She is also survived by Wally and Betty Helgason and Wilfred and Dora Helgason. Mom was the eldest daughter of Gordon and Lorely Hirst, a family of 10 children. Her life would take her from Riverton, to Arnes, to Lac du Bonnet and finally to Selkirk where she would make our home for over five decades. Her door was always open to company with a meal, coffee and cake, or even a nice cold one. Our mother was known for her hospitality, impeccable meals, love of cards, jokes and generally for being a friend to all. A celebration of Myrtle's life will be held on Friday, November 24, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk. If friends so desire they may make a donation in Mom's name to the Marine Museum of Manitoba, Box 7 Selkirk, MB R1A 2A8. We would like to extend our loving thanks to all who were a friend to our Mom, her family near and far, her Legion family, and the caring staff at the Rehab Hospital who attended her final hours. You will be forever missed, never forgotten and dearly loved. Goda Knott Elskan Condolences may be left at www.gilbartfuneralhome.com Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2017
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My sincere condolences to Kelly, Gerry, Pat and their families. - Posted by: Tony Sproule (Family friend) on: Nov 30, 2017
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Mirtle was a wonderful soul and much loved from all and well all ways be remembered never forgotten she is up in heaven with angels and Victor and is not suffering anymore - Posted by: Kim Donaldson (Kyle Stratychuk's mom and Bobby Stratychuks mom sorry for your loss she was a beautiful mom grandmot) on: Nov 22, 2017
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So sorry for the loss of your mom. - Posted by: Brenda stamm (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2017
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We’re so very sorry to here of Myrtle’s passing - and our deepest and most sincere condolences go to the family. We are blessed with all the fond memories of all the wonderful times with Myrtle (and Victor) in Selkirk. - Posted by: Doreen Penwarden, Joy & Al Swirski, Scott Yates, and Family (Friends) on: Nov 21, 2017
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I was saddened to hear of Myrtle's passing. Having grown up in Riverton I feel as though I have known her all my life even though years would pass by without us seeing one another. Not only was she a beautiful looking woman, she was always so jovial and full of life. It was always a pleasure to run into her at various places and events. This is a tremendous loss to all her family and I send my deepest condolences. - Posted by: Shirley (Stefanson) MacFarlane (Grew up with Myrtle in Riverton) on: Nov 21, 2017
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Dear Patsy, Gerry and Kelly, We are so sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. Myrtle and Victor were such great friends of our Dad and Mom, Norman and Jean. I'm sure they are up in heaven having a great visit as they used to. Big hugs for you and your families. Sorry we are unable to be there with you in person. - Posted by: Randi, Ruth and Wendy Jonasson (family friends) on: Nov 21, 2017