Hilkka Nygård Obituary

Peacefully on January 12, 2010, - Mrs. Hilkka Nygård passed away with her family on her side.

Left to cherish her memory are her son Peter Nygård, daughter Liisa (Nygård) Johnson, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and countless friends around he world.

Born August 28, 1922 in Finland, she spent her childhood was spent on a remote island.

On June 24, 1940 - she married the love of her life, Eeli Nygård, a handsome baker from Helsinki. In 1952, together with their two young children, they emigrated to Canada, arriving in Deloraine, Manitoba, where they were given a warm welcome by the tight-knit prairie community. Shortly after, they made their way to Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Hilkka and Eeli were hard-working immigrants with a lot of "sisu"

Hilkka was the ultimate mother, her sacrifice in 1952, leaving her family and security in her beloved Finland, truly impacted the nation, and allowed her children to ultimately achieve he true Canadian dream.

Hard work, determination, drive... SISU, will always be the cornerstones of success - an inspiration that Hilkka gave to her children, grandchildren, and all who were close to her.

Mrs. Hilkka Nygård was the Matriarch of her family and for the Nygård Company.