It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Sigrún (Runa) Cuffling, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother,on January 20, 2010. She was born on April 17, 1914 at Bífrost, MB to Eiríkur and Margrét Bardarson. She grew up in Manitoba and in 1946 moved to the Columbia Valley with her husband and children. In 1988, Runa achieved a goal she always dreamed of – she moved to Victoria, where she spent happy years. She is survived by her children; Dallas (Betty) Bjarnason, Ruth Sabo, Gary (Sheila) Bjarnason, and Margaret Bjarnason; grandchildren, Fred, Mary-Ellen, Donna, Lori, Nancy, Michael, Jane, Runa Anne, James, Ron, Melanie and Amy; great-grandchildren, Jodi, Brad, Travis, Bobbi-Marie, Brianna, Tanner, Kelsey, Dallas, Brooke, Levi, Michael, Abigail, Aidan, Christopher, Jonathan, Jeffrey, Jillian, Ginger and great-great-grandchildren, Alexis and Emily. Sigrún was predeceased by her parents, Eiríkur and Margrét Bardarson; her first husband, Sigurjón Bjarnason and her second husband, John Edmund Cuffling.
A Memorial Service for Sigrún (Runa) Cuffling will be held at MCCALL BROS. FLORAL CHAPEL, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Löberg-Heimskringla, 100-283 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 2B5, 1-800-564-2374, www.lh-inc.ca or lh@lh-inc.ca.
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Roy & Carol Gudmundson Dear Family, Our heartfelt condolences on the death of your mother, grandmother, and great grandother. our Aunty Runa. She was a very special person to all of us in the extended family because she was so interested in our lives and so warm and loving to chat with. We all loved her very much and will remember her always with love.
Love from Carol & Roy
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Lorna Smith (nee Bardarson Hernitsdottir) Dear Family: My deepest condolences on your loss. I have many fond childhood memories of visiting with Auntie Runa, and loved listening to Dad (Hernit) as he relayed stories and news of her and the family ‘out West.’ Auntie was always kind to me, had a strong love of family, and kinship. Her spirit of adventure, independence, and zest for living inspires me to this day, and I am so grateful for her life.
God be with you, as she will always.
Love Lorna (Bardarson) Smith and family (husband Todd, daughter Tierney and son Darian)
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Valdine & Clarence Bush Dear Family,
With deepest sympathy and loving thoughts. Auntie Runa has held a very special place in my heart. I will always remember her love of driving and have often thought that must be where I got the gene. She had a great sense of humor and loved a good joke, you were very lucky to have such a wonderful independent person in your lives.
Take care everyone, good health and long life to all.
I just wanted to offer my condolences and say that Mrs.Cuffling was a very nice lady with a good sense of humor and was always very cheerful and bright. You’ve lost a very special lady and I wish you all the best in this sad time.