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LYLA SIGURLIN THORARINSON

Born: Jun 09, 1942

Date of Passing: Sep 23, 2015

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LYLA SIGURLIN THORARINSON June 9, 1942 - September 23, 2015 It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, Amma, aunt and friend, Lyla Thorarinson, aged 73. After a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma, Mom died peacefully with family at her side. Mom is dearly missed by husband Brian, having just celebrated 52 years of marriage on September 21. She is mourned by son Rob and family Lana, Sarah and Jenna; daughter Leanne and family Jeff, Andrew, Ryan, Jessica, Jasmine and Josh; as well as many extended family and friends. Born to Asa and Kjartan Eggertson at Hecla Island on Lake Winnipeg in 1942, Mom came from a humble and loving family. The traditions and connections to her Icelandic heritage remained a source of great pride to her throughout her life. She and Dad were married in 1963 and moved to Winnipeg where they soon started a family and began building a wonderful life together. In their early years Mom stayed home to raise her kids and later partnered with Dad in the many moves to newly constructed homes and additional home building projects. Throughout her life, Mom's priority was always her family. She was never happier than when we were all together with extended family in Riverton or Hecla Island and exploring the natural beauty of Lake Winnipeg on the family houseboat. In later years she and Dad began travelling to Arizona in order to escape the winter. Once they were officially retired, Mom loved to spend winter months at their home in Arizona. Mom was always fiercely proud of her family and of her Icelandic heritage. It was fun to tease her on this topic because she was forever seeking an Icelandic connection. Whenever she met new people she would proudly declare that she was from Hecla Island. Mom loved music and song. She especially loved to harmonize with her sister Irene. She loved animals having grown up on Hecla with horses and cows as family pets. Mom had a wonderful ability to connect deeply with people. She was open and caring and greeted everyone with her beautiful smile. She established long and meaningful relationships that were so important to her throughout her life. Those that brought so much joy to her life include her friends in the Assiniboine Park "Walk and Talk Brigade", her Mesa, Arizona friends and neighbours and the many close friends and families from Hecla Island who were a constant in her life since her childhood. We acknowledge the special place that her friend Jan Restall held in her life. Jan, Mom cherished your friendship and support. Mom received her diagnosis of cancer in 2000. She proudly survived the initial treatments and then enjoyed many great years. Mom did not let cancer define her, in spite of her challenges she lived her life to the fullest. She was proud to be one of the longest surviving multiple myeloma patients. Mom was always so thankful for the excellent care that she has received during her challenging illness. She would want us to thank her caregivers Dr. James Johnston, the late Dr. Adi, Dr. Emily Rimmer and the entire support team at CancerCare. Special thanks to family friend Dr. Mike Johnson as well as her GP Dr. Elizabeth Giesbrecht. A celebration of Lyla's life will be held on Friday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Ave. (near Red River College). Mom, we will all miss you..."goda nott elska min" ...till we meet again... love your family. If you so wish, donations may be made in Lyla's memory at cancercarefdn.mb.ca or directly in support of multiple myeloma research at www.canadahelps.org
Publish Date: Oct 3, 2015

LYLA SIGURLIN THORARINSON With heavy hearts, we announce Lyla's passing at Health Sciences Centre on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. A celebration of Lyla's life will be held on Friday, October 9, 1:00 p.m. at the Neil Bardal Funeral Centre, 3030 Notre Dame Ave. (near Red River College) Full obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Sep 26, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 03, 2015

Condolences & Memories (13 entries)

  • My 'always' memory of Lyla will be of her walking with Sharon and Fran in the village at Hecla. They were all smiles and laughter every time I saw them. Brian and family - our thoughts and prayers are with you. - Posted by: Iris and Ken (Friends) on: Oct 08, 2015

  • I am so sorry to hear of Lyla's passing. She was truly such a caring and wonderful person. My thoughts are with you all at this time. - Posted by: Karen Panabaker (formerly Sedun) (friend ) on: Oct 08, 2015

  • So sorry for your loss. Having known Lyla all my life, I so apprecated her stamina and determination to beat the cancer or live her life to the fullest and we know she surely did that. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Brian, John and Maxine - Posted by: John and Maxine Infalls (Friends) on: Oct 07, 2015

  • Dear Brian & Family, I was saddened to hear of Lyla's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. Take care and God bless. Sending you my heartfelt sympathy. -Alfred Eastman - Posted by: Al Eastman (Friend) on: Oct 07, 2015

  • Our deepest sympathies to you and your family Brian. We are thinking of you. Art & Marg - Posted by: Art & Marg Barton (Friend) on: Oct 06, 2015

  • Lyla, we deeply regret your passing, and also regret that we never met you earlier in our lives so that we could have known you better over the years. We will always remember you fondly and hope to catch up with you one day. Bles and Goda Nott. - Posted by: Bruce & Wendy Eggertson (Cousin) on: Oct 05, 2015

  • Lyla was a wonderful person. I am thinking of you, Brian, and your entire family at this time of loss. - Posted by: Terry Borys (Friend in Victoria, BC) on: Oct 04, 2015

  • Brian, Rob, Leanne and families -- Lyla has always been so very special to me and my family and she will be missed. Lots. I loved her smile, laugh and positive outlook all the time. With love, Colleen and Vern - Posted by: Colleen Olafson & Vern Bryce (Long-time friend / relative) on: Oct 03, 2015

  • Sorry for your loss Brian and family. Your family has had lots of sadness over the last few years. - Posted by: Janice Robidoux(Olafson) (Neighbour/relative to Brian) on: Oct 03, 2015

  • Lyla was a beautiful person who always opened her heart and her home to those she met. She was my first good friend in Winnipeg and I consider it a great privilege to have been welcomed into her circle. I will miss her greatly and think of her fondly forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to Brian and the family. I cherish the memories of this wonderful lady who was loved by all who knew her. Rest in peace my friend. - Posted by: Diane Elmquist (Friend) on: Oct 03, 2015

  • I OFTEN THINK OF OUR TRIPS TO GRAND FORKS(THE TOWN HOUSE)AND HOW MUCH FUN WE HAD.I AM ALWAYS THANKFULL FOR FOR MY FAMILY AND OUR EXTENDED FAMILY(I DONT KNOW IF EXTENDED IS THE RIGHT WORD) BECAUSE WE THINK OF YOU AS FAMILY.WE ARE TRULY BLESSED TO HAVE GROWN UP HECLA AND RIVERTON. TRY AND KEEP HAPPY THOUGHTS AND MEMORIES IN MIND - Posted by: HAROLD BJORNSON (NEPHEW) on: Sep 30, 2015

  • She was a beautiful lady, inside and out, and so courageous. It was an honor to know her. My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Brian, and family. Pat Sedun. - Posted by: Pat Sedun (Friend) on: Sep 28, 2015

  • Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal, know our thoughts and prayers are with you Brian and your family. Lyla will be missed by all that knew her. With sympathy in your loss Glenn and Marilyn - Posted by: Glenn and Marilyn Paulson (Friend and Neighbor ) on: Sep 26, 2015

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