Begga Johannesson

Begga Johannesson (nee Einarson)

Peacefully, on October 12, 2019 at the Arborg and District Hospital, our family sadly announces the passing of our dear mom, amma, great-amma, aunty, great-aunty and friend Begga Johannesson (nee Einarson) at the age of 87.

She was predeceased by her loving husband Kristjan in 2010. Now "together again". She was also predeceased by her parents; Elli and Clara (step-dad Mundi Halldorson), parents-in-law; Sturlaugur and Gudleif; brother Clarence; sister Josie; sisters-in-law Mary, Dorothy, Kristine and Beatrice; brothers-in-law Marino, Helgi, Stoney, Laugi, Don, Hugh, Siggi, and Johnny as well as nieces/nephews; Lori, Brenda, Kenny, Elvin, Brian, Blake, Brock, Dave, and Dick.

Left to lovingly cherish her memory are sons Barry (Elaine), Kevin (Wendy) and Jeff; daughter Jodine (Glenn); grandchildren Keith (Amanda), Kris (Stormy), Jody (Kevin), Jason (Kelly), Brian (Tabby), Cheryl, Trevor, Taylor (Shae), and Krista (Bronson); great-grandchildren Wayde, Kassie, Troy, Thorin, Kiorra, Ostyn, Tytan, Jenna, Brycen, Kristjan, Myla, Tori, and Will; sisters Sigga, Ellen and Bernice; brother-in-law Raymond; sisters-in-law Sella, and Darlene (Elert), lifelong friend and neighbor Oskie and family and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mom was born November 19, 1931, she grew up in Hnausa, MB and started working at a young age to help out, as all her siblings did when old enough. Her father died when she was only 13. She worked on her parents mink farm, and "seamed on nets" for the fishermen with her sisters on their little veranda at home. Later she began work at S+T Store in Hnausa, and also Magnussville Store, and enjoyed both. Around this time she met our dad, whom she adored very much. After marriage, she began working in Riverton at the Post Office, as they now lived in Riverton. She also worked awhile at the Credit Union but preferred the Post Office job where she stayed until retirement. She developed close friendships with co-workers there. She also became an avid stamp collector. Over the years mom volunteered on various committees such as LCW, Riverton Ice Club, Church council etc. all while raising 4 children. As her kids grew up, mom enjoyed more activities such as ceramic classes, embroidery, knitting, bingo, curling many years and bonspiels, along with enjoying TV game shows and the "Soaps". Mom loved a good game of cards such as "crazy rummy" etc which she played with some of the grandchildren at times. She loved spending time with them all! Sunday chicken dinners were commonplace for years, along with her Christmas Day dinners and often New Years too. Favorites would be her cabbage rolls, vinneterta, ponnokukkur, pies and 3 layer jellied salad. We all loved her icebox cookies that she would tell the grandkids it has groundup chocolate chips, when it was actually raisins, so they would eat them. Mom has always enjoyed the company of her family, extended family, and friends over the many years. She thought the world of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and very much enjoyed spending time with them all.

Mom and dad were together over 60 years, and it was very hard for her to lose him. She was very proud of all his accomplishments and his talent. We take comfort in knowing they are now together again.

Our family would like to thank all the staff at the Riverton Lodge/Supportive Housing, and additional Homecare help for all the care and concern given to mom over the last few years, and also friendships made. Mom appreciated all of you. Thank you to Dr. Randunne for moms care over the years. Also to Dr's and staff at the Gimli Community Health Center, and most recently Dr. Akinpelu, Dr. Komolafe and all staff at the Arborg Hospital and Clinic for all the care given to mom.

As per moms wishes, a private gathering will take place at a later date.

If you so wish to honor her memory, in lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Riverton Cemetery.

Loving you always

Forgetting you never

Your life was a blessing

Your memory a treasure

You are loved beyond words

And will be missed beyond measure

Always in our hearts

Goda nott elskan

Unitl we meet again

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