Stefan Victor Arni Stefanson was born in Selkirk in 1919. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War and later remained active in his community, playing hockey, before his death in 1980.
Early Life
Stefan Victor Arni Stefanson was born on October 23rd, 1919, in Selkirk. His parents, Stefan and Steinunn were both from Iceland. He married Olive May Epps on March 15th, 1941.
Military Career
Stefan enlisted in the Canadian Army, Irish Fusiliers Regiment in March 1941. He served on the Canadian west coast and in Jamaica. He was discharged on April 19th, 1944.
Post Military Career
In 1947, Stefan played for the Selkirk Legion intermediate hockey team. One game against the Boston Clothing Winnipeg team brought them a 10-3 win with goals scored by Stefan, Siggi Goodbranson, and Keith McKenzie.
Stefan passed away on August 22nd, 1980, and is buried in the Selkirk Lutheran Cemetery.
Stefan Stefanson Collection
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Olive Mae Epps Weds Stefan V. Stefanson in Twilight Ceremony, 1941, Winnipeg Tribune
Sources
University of Manitoba Library Digital Collections, WWII Veterans of Icelandic Descent, Stefanson, Stefan.
Selkirk Enterprise, 1977
