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Torfason, Ivy

Torfason, Ivy[1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10]

Female 1939 - 2011  (71 years)


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  • Name Torfason, Ivy  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Birth 26 May 1939  Elfros, Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 7
    Gender Female 
    Name Ivy Joye  [4, 7
    Death 16 Jan 2011  Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
    Burial 27 May 2011  Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5, 6, 7
    Person ID I402147224898  Rick Dondo's Family
    Last Modified 19 Feb 2025 

    Father Torfason, Haroldur "Harold",   b. 23 May 1906, Holar, Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 19 Feb 1986, Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Mother Danyluk "Danyluck", Anne "Annie" "Tiny",   b. 2 Mar 1915, Edmore, Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 11 Jul 1979, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years) 
    Marriage Abt. 1936  Saskatchewan, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1910  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Joye, Albert Emile,   b. Abt 1934   d. 10 Oct 2001, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 67 years) 
    Marriage 15 Apr 1961  Manitoba, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [7, 11, 12
    Type: Spousal 
    Children 
     1. Joye, B.
     2. Joye, R.
     3. Joye, W.
     4. Joye, S.
    Family ID F1328  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 19 Feb 2025 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 26 May 1939 - Elfros, Saskatchewan, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Type: Spousal - 15 Apr 1961 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 16 Jan 2011 - Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 27 May 2011 - Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S1502254493] Ancestry.com,
      Ancestry Family Trees (Public and Private), (Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com.
      Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members.).
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Ancestry Family Tree".
      Another researcher's profile of this person
      Another researcher's profile of this person
      Another researcher's profile of this person

    2. [S1502288945] Ancestry.com, Canada, Obituary Collection, 1898-2015, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "Winnipeg Free Press; Publication Date: 22/ Jan/ 2011; Publication Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada".

    3. [S1502288945] Ancestry.com, Canada, Obituary Collection, 1898-2015, (Ancestry.com Operations Inc), Call Number not provided.

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "Winnipeg Free Press; Publication Date: 22/ Jan/ 2011; Publication Place: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada".

    4. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    5. [S1609235995] Ancestry.com, Winnipeg, Canada Burial Records Index, 1878-2022, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Call Number not provided.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Burial Records Index".

    6. [S1609235995] Ancestry.com, Winnipeg, Canada Burial Records Index, 1878-2022, (Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), Call Number not provided.

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item

      It is described as "City of Winnipeg; Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; Burial Records Index".

    7. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-174033/JOYE_IVY".

      It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "IVY JOYE (TORFASON), BORN: MAY 26, 1939, DATE OF PASSING: JAN 16, 2011; Tragically on January 16, 2011, Mom was taken from us. She was born May 26, 1939 in Elfros, SK. Mom was one of nine children. She was predeceased by her husband Albert on Octo".ber 10, 2001. She leaves to mourn her children, Brian, Ramona, Wanda (Richard), Shauna (Mike); and her grandson Dalton. Sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and many close friends. A private family service will take place. Cremation has already been preformed. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

      -- As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 22, 2011

      Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2011/01/22.

      The information was at the time and may yet be available here, on an Internet service,
      access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription.


    8. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      An online memorial for "Ivy Torfason Joye 16 Jan 2011"
      can be reviewed on the public and free Find a Grave service.
      It may offer connections to his or her parents, siblings, children, and generations beyond.
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      with a title of "Findagrave Ivy Torfason Joye",
      and has reported details about it as follows:

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      Presented as pertaining to Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada on 16 Jan 2011

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      with a title of "Ivy Joye",
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    11. [S0000100001] Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry),
      Ancestry's Find A Grave Indices / Catalogues, (Find a Grave (A subsidiary of Ancestry)).

      As noted on the Ancestry.com service in this Records Collection item


    12. [S1563291627] Winnipeg Free Press,
      Passages Service of the WFP (Web)[SD], (Winnipeg Free Press Located in: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada), N/A.
      A contributor has cited material deemed to be pertinent to this story.
      It is described as "id-64303".

      It was described specifically or transcribed by them as "ALBERT EMILE JOYE, BORN: MAY 18, 1934, DATE OF PASSING: OCT 10, 2001; Born May 18th, 1934, it is with great sadness that the family announces the sudden passing of our beloved husband, dad, papa and most of all our best friend and protector, Alber".t Emile Joye in his residence near Highland Glen on October 10, 2001 at the age of 67. Albert is survived by his loving wife Ivy Joye (40 years), his son Brian Joye, daughters, Ramona Joye, Wanda (Richard) Kowalik, Shauna (Mike) Cousins and his only grandson who was his pride and joy, Dalton Joye. Albert was predeceased by his sister Clara Hughes and brother Michael Joye. Surviving are his sisters, Gabrielle Joye, Bertha (John) Mair, and Marcelline Ford along with numerous nieces and nephews. Albert and Ivy celebrated their 40th Anniversary on April 15 and enjoyed the company of their family and friends who helped celebrate. Albert was a great friend to all who met him and whoever had a chance to meet him. He would help anyone in a time of need, whether he knew them or not. He enjoyed spending quality time with his family, friends and neighbours. He enjoyed playing with his grandson (Tootie) and loved him dearly. Albert also enjoyed golfing on his ready made golf course with Mr. Banish, going to garage sales, gardening, auctions, rebuilding tractors with Raymond, fixing cars, travelling, and watching a good comedy on TV. He enjoyed spending time with his new neighbours Lynn and Ernie Henry and was thankful for all their help. He took pride in his accomplishments which were numerous. He was always willing to listen and was a supporting and loving husband, father, papa and friend. Albert worked for Consolidate Motors, General Aviation, Transair and Pacific Western. Albert worked for 25 years as a Ramp Agent at Canadian Airlines and retired in May of 1999. He enjoyed the company of his friends and co-workers at the Airline and truly missed their company when he retired. The honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Tchir, John Banish, Ernie Henry and Joe Kolopenuk. Cremation will take place at Neil Bardal Inc. The family invites you to come and celebrate his wonderful life at: Anglican Parish of Christ Church, 227 McLean Avenue, Selkirk at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15. Rev. Hugh Laidlaw will be officiating and the luncheon will follow. Albert will be forever cherished and loved by his family, friends and neighbours and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Love Yous

      -- As published in the Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 13, 2001

      Reported as having been published or sourced on or about 2001/10/13.

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      access to which may or may not also be subject to a subscription.