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A.K. (ZEKE) VALGARDSON
Born: Apr 23, 1933
Date of Passing: May 07, 2014
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryA.K. (ZEKE) VALGARDSON It is with great sadness we announce the passing of A.K. (Zeke) Valgardson on May 7, 2014. He was predeceased by his father Sveinbjorn Valgardson and his mother Katherine Syczylo, his brothers Earl (Pearl), Allan (Barb), Dempsey (Rae), his sister Florence (Jack) and daughter Debra. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 60 years June, his children Valerie (Elerd), Louise (Pierre), Lorene and son-in-law Randy, his ten grandchildren, Kyle (Rachel), Kurtis, Kristjan, Daniel, Jenny (Keith), Jordan (Julie), Jeremy (Tamara), Tanya, Amber and Sarah and six great-grandchildren Zion, Lyrik, Madison, Sloane, Naomi, Nicholas and a seventh on the way as well as his brothers Jack (Dodo), Norman (Dodi), sister Marian (Colin). Zeke was born in Gimli on April 23, 1933, he was a "Jack of all Trades" as he worked as a Baker, MB Hydro, a real estate agent, an Electrician for Seagrams where he designed and made the Barrel Debunging Method used in Barrelling still today. He was an active member of his community, curling club, honourary life member of the Kinsmen and Icelandic Festival. He loved gardening, and cutting the grass on his private resort on Willow Creek Road. He loved wood carving, bird watching, golfing and weather journaling. We all enjoyed "coffee time" at exactly 2:30 daily at Afi's house rain or shine. He will truly be missed by friends and family. A funeral will be held at the Gimli Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6. Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 10, 2014
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Zeke was was a warm kind person. He treated everyone with respect and kindness and was a true gentleman. He will be missed by all that knew him. My heartfelt condolences to the family. - Posted by: Terri Costa (Friend ) on: May 14, 2014
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I am so sorry about Zeke's passing. I grew up in Gimli, knowing Zeke & June quite well as a babysitter for the 4 girls. He was always a very warm & friendly person & during the past few years, I enjoyed seeing Zeke with June at the Icelandic Festival. I will miss him this year, looking so dapper, as he did. My condolences to all the family. Karen Barratt (Washburn), Courtenay, BC - Posted by: Karen Barratt (Washburn) (Family friend ) on: May 12, 2014
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We were so sorry to hear of Zeke's passing. I still remember watching Zeke playing hockey. He was a master at avoiding penalties. There are so many wonderful memories growing up which I will never forget. Safe journey Zeke and God Bless all of you. With much love to you Junie and your family. Jack and Syl. York - Posted by: Jack & Sylvia York (Cousin) on: May 10, 2014