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HAROLD (HAL) BJORN SIGURDSON -
Date of Passing: Jan 16, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHAROLD (HAL) BJORN SIGURDSON 1932 - 2012 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Hal Sigurdson on Monday, January 16, 2012. He was predeceased by his wife Merelyn, daughter Katherine and his sisters Connie and Ida (MacPherson). He is survived by his children, Valerie (Bassett), Michael and Paul as well as eight grandchildren, numerous nephews, nieces and extended family. Born in Churchbridge, Saskatchewan, he lived on the farm with his family until moving to Winnipeg with his father as a teenager. He began working as a copy boy for the Free Press in 1951 and worked his way through the ranks to become the paper's football reporter, covering the CFL and the Blue Bombers. He was the sports editor for the Calgary Albertan from 1963-66 and then as the assistant sports editor and hockey writer for the Vancouver Sun until he returned to the Winnipeg as the sports editor of the Free Press in 1976. He remained with the Free Press until he retired in 1996. Hal received numerous honours over his long and distinguished journalism career. He was inducted into the media wings of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame, Winnipeg Football Club Media Roll of Honour as well as the Manitoba Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Media Roll of Honour. The Sigurdson family would like to thank Dr. Pravinsagar Mehta and the staff at St. Boniface Hospital for helping to make the last months of his long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's as comfortable and peaceful as possible. They would especially like to extend their gratitude to Vi Bjarnson Hilton, whose limitless compassion; kindness and caring friendship were a blessing in Hal's final years. A memorial service to celebrate Hal's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 22 at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Alzheimer Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R6. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Jan 21, 2012
HAROLD (HAL) BJORN SIGURDSON 1932 - 2012 On Monday, January 16, 2012, at the St. Boniface Hospital, Hal Sigurdson, passed away at the age of 79 years. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB, R3C 3R6. Longer obituary will follow Saturday. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
HAROLD (HAL) BJORN SIGURDSON 1932 - 2012 On Monday, January 16, 2012, at the St. Boniface Hospital, Hal Sigurdson passed away at the age of 79 years. A memorial service will take place on Sunday, January 22, 2012 at 2:00 p.m., at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Avenue (across from Brookside Cemetery). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Society of Manitoba, 120 Donald Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3R6. Longer obituary will follow Saturday. NEIL BARDAL FUNERAL CENTRE (204) 949-2200 www.nbardal.mb.ca
Publish Date: Jan 19, 2012
Publish Date: Jan 20, 2012
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 21, 2012
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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Hal and Merelyn were our next door neighbours in Port Coquitlam back in the late '60's. They, along with Larry and Ninna Sherwood who lived directly across the street from them were wonderful friends in those early days of our married life and Gail and I enjoyed their relaxed and friendly manner often on Eastern Drive. My wife Gail, also is in the grip of Alzheimer's and I my heart goes out to Hal's family. I had not realized that Merelyn had passed and can only hope that they are happy together after what sounds like a long struggle. Hal was a great talent in sports journalism, his many awards bear that out. Thinking of you at this time, Kerry Turner - Posted by: Kerry Turner (Former neighbour and friend) on: Jan 21, 2012
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I met Hal when my husband George and Hal started at the Winnipeg Free Press. We moved to Calgary and Hal always called when in town for a sporting event and a meal, and then when Siggy came to work at the Albertan and George at the Herald, we had wonderful meals and happy hours together. We reconnected in Mesa, AZ several years ago and once again sports was always the hot topic. Now he and George can discuss sports forever - they were addicted. Hal was a wonderful person. My heart aches for family and Vi- be comforted knowing my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. hugs, Ollie Bilych, Calgary - Posted by: Ollie Bilych (Friend) on: Jan 21, 2012
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A dear friend who will be missed in many ways. Fond memories to cherish. Travelling and visiting with Hal and his dear friend Vi was great fun. Hal's great wit brought a lot of laughter and enjoyment. A man of many talents, compassion and caring for others was the HAL that I was privileged to have known. Miss you always Love;your friend; Irene - Posted by: Irene Friesen (close friend) on: Jan 21, 2012
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Hal was Uncle Bud to me. I have lots of special memories of our family gatherings in Winnipeg, as well as in Vancouver, when I spent two months there back in the 70's. Bud's joie de vivre was contagious; when he was around fun and laughter ensued. Will miss you, Uncle Bud! Thoughts and prayers are with all my cousins at this difficult time. With love, Judy, Rob, Colin, and Allison - Posted by: Judy Clachrie (Niece) on: Jan 20, 2012
