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Armund, born in Hartford, Connecticut and a longtime resident of Somers, Connecticut and Vero Beach, Florida passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at his home in Vero Beach at age 90.
Armund being a man of few, but strong words always said: “keep it short, don’t ramble”. He truly loved and appreciated all of his family and friends who celebrated his life with him and if you didn’t, you missed it, it was a long and wonderful life. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marie LaBroad Ek, his stepson, Kenneth Penrose, granddaughter, Kylee Penrose Hodges (Taylor) and great-grandson, Coen Hodges. He was preceded in death by his parents, Olaf Sigfrid and Teckla Berlinda Jönsson Ek and his brothers, Clifton Ek and Gunnar Heinegard. He will also be sorely missed by his Swedish family especially his cousin Wivi-Anne Hjalmarsson Weber, Gulvi Hjalmarsson Wickstrom and Gert Hjalmarsson.
His family sincerely thanks the VNA Hospice caregivers for the superb care that they provided to Armund. To honor Armund’s wishes there will be no services.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hibiscus Children’s Center Village of Vero Beach at P.O. Box 1742, Vero Beach, FL 32961 or VNA Hospice Foundation at 445 24th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Teresa Ianello - Friend
August 19, 2023, 10:54 am
Dearest Marie, Our thoughts are with you. We are sorry to learn that Armund has passed.May he rest in peace. Rich and Terry Ianello
Sally & John Pearse - friend
August 20, 2023, 1:07 pm
Dear Marie, We are immensely saddened to learn of your loss of most special Armund. He was, as are you, a person we continually looked up to as a role model for extraordinary friendship and example. We send you much love from Sally & John
Deb Lepri - Friend
August 21, 2023, 3:45 am
Marie, I am so sorry for the loss of Armund. He was such an elegant man. I looked forward to you both returning to CT each spring. I will miss Armund and you very much. You always made me feel special. He was a very special gentleman! Love to you always! Deb Lepri xo
Pam Blackburn
August 22, 2023, 5:09 pm
So sorry about Armund. I found a scripture I like to share at JW.org, Acts 24:15, “there is going to be a resurrection,” I wish your family the very best for the future.