Obituary for Aurilla Skjonsby (Guest book)

Message from Miranda, Brad, Payton and Sydney Spencer

April 8, 2016 12:19 PM

Our sincere sympathy to all of you! An amazing lady and an amazing life. She will be deeply missed, but how blessed to have her for so long. Take care and comfort in all your precious memories.

Message from old customer from her cafe days

April 15, 2016 12:08 AM

I often think of her fabulous pies that she used to make, the coconut cream and lemon pies. I would savour every bite. Think of her often when I try to bake them like she did but never did master it. Wonder lady, very kind.

Message from Wayne Morgan

April 18, 2016 3:24 PM

I am long gone from my home town but when I read this obit I realized that this familiar name was one that my mother must have worked with at Ken Springer's Knotty Pine Cafe in the 1950s. My mother Marion Morgan had her first job there for a few years and later spent many at Wes White's Town'n'Country on Third. Again Aurilla must have known my father Phillip who worked at 'The Mental Hospital" for several decades.

So while the name is familiar I am sorry I cannot give personal condolences but simply muse that time passes and our past comes and goes in waves of memory and loss.

Wayne Morgan
Grimsby,ON

Message from Wayne Morgan

May 10, 2016 9:32 PM

lemon pie indeed…it was post war and time to have some fun. A movie and some ice cream.. And visiting family and thinking the future was promising.

Message from Dianne Sander

April 1, 2016 8:14 PM

So very sorry to hear about Aurilla's passing. She was such a wonderful lady. She was a staff member I always treasured because she was so kind and thoughtful of others. Rest in peace Aurilla.

A candle was lit by The Foley family ❤️ on April 1, 2016 12:13 PM

Message from Shirley Fitzpatrick

April 1, 2016 7:46 AM

Aunt Rella was a very special lady. She never said anything negative about anyone,she had an infectious laugh and always welcomed you into her home with open arms. We were lucky to such a wonderful person in our lives. She will be greatly missed by many.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. RIP dear one.

Message from Margot & Steve Arnold

March 31, 2016 11:30 PM

Dear Leah & Don & all the family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of such a wonderful Grandma! May you draw some comfort from your memories & from family & friends that care! Hugs xo

Message from Charlene Emberley

March 31, 2016 11:07 PM

As a neighbour to Mabel for many years, I had the great pleasure to get to know Aurilla. She was an amazing lady and I will certainly miss seeing her. She was so blessed to have a very special daughter to care for her over the years. RIP Aurilla. Take care my dear friend Mabel. My deepest condolences to the entire family.

Message from Myrna Steer

March 31, 2016 10:25 PM

Sincere sympathy to the Skjonsby family on the passing of your Mother & Grandmoother.You were fortunate to have her with you for so many years.May many happy memories help ease your loss. Myrna Steer

A candle was lit by Carole Freundl on March 31, 2016 6:33 PM

Expression of Sympathy

A GARDEN PATH was sent on March 30, 2016

Our deepest sympathy to the family of Auntie Rella. We will all miss her and the loving and caring ways she had that made all of us seem so special. The Kotrla Family

Message from Herb and Merle Ganz

March 29, 2016 10:19 AM

So sorry to hear of the passing of this grand lady. When we moved here to the trailer court her and her husband ran she became a fast friend and neighbor. She will be missed by many rip

A candle was lit by Sandra and Paul Wendt on March 29, 2016 9:32 AM

Message from Linda Rudachyk

March 28, 2016 5:10 PM

Aurilla was one of a kind! When I was a university student , I worked many summers with Aurilla and the ladies at Souris Valley. Aurilla was always kind, patient, gracious and fun to be with. Later in my life in Weyburn, Aurilla was a lady who wove into the fabric of a gentle and caring community! May this beautiful lady rest in peace!

A candle was lit by Jared Kim and Teo Wendt on March 28, 2016 4:58 PM