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HELEN STEFURA Following a brief illness, Helen Stefura died peacefully in the early morning of August, 16, 2015 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg. She was predeceased by her husband Morris Stefura (1925 2000). She is survived by her daughters Nancy Batenburg (Ian) of Darwin, Australia and Faye Wankling, and her son Randy of Minneapolis, MN and their children Christopher (Michelle), Tracey, Taryn (Ross), Pamela (Jean), Emily, Cassie and Mandy and great-grandchildren Tiger, Leo, Jacob and Emily Rose. Born April, 14, 1926 in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Helen trained and worked as a hairdresser in Winnipeg before meeting and marrying Morris Stefura, who ran a successful cartage business in Winnipeg for many years. While Helen was 89 when she passed, until recently, she enjoyed good health, and led an independent life. Helen enjoyed travelling, taking many trips to Australia, across Canada and overseas, many of these trips with Faye and her family. A sociable woman, Helen loved meeting up with old friends and new, and she enjoyed many a coffee morning and many a happy hour with family and friends. She enjoyed people wherever she went, and she had a wide circle of friends that she kept in touch with over many years. Helen was a stalwart at many basketball games, supporting her granddaughters Pamela and Emily and their teams. Helen was also active in the Clifton Ladies Bowling League for many years and enjoyed her teams' successes or not so much success as the case may have been! In later years she took up lawn bowling and could also sometimes be enticed into a game of shuffleboard in her building. Helen was a woman who enjoyed life and living, had a smile for everyone, had a wicked sense of humour and an innate interest in the stories and lives of others. She was known as Nana to nearly everyone. The family would like to thank the staff at St Boniface Hospital for their compassion and care of Helen as her health deteriorated as well as to so many friends and family. As you head off into the long weekend, hoping you can join us for a celebration of her life at 1:00 p.m. September 4, 2015 at Thomson Funeral Home, 669 Broadway, with happy hour immediately to follow. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, C1026-409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2H 2A6 or to The Kidney Foundation, 1-452 Dovercourt Drive, Winnipeg, MB R3Y 1G4 THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 204-925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Aug 29, 2015
HELEN STEFURA Peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2015 Helen Stefura passed away at the St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 89 years. A longer obituary will follow on Saturday, August 29, 2015 with a memorial service planned for early September. THOMSON "IN THE PARK" 925-1120 Condolences may be sent to www.thomsoninthepark.com
Publish Date: Aug 19, 2015
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29, 2015
Condolences & Memories (10 entries)
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Sorry to hear of your mother's passing, she was our neighbour, their house backing on to ours at 63 Athlone. Just saw her over the summer visiting Evelyn. She will be missed, I remember going for lunch with her when she had moved from the neighbourhood, great memories, Tina and Ron Shipman - Posted by: Ron and Tina Shipman (Neighbours) on: Sep 04, 2015
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So sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I have fond memories of her welcoming me as a child into her kitchen. She was very kind to me. I am glad that all of her family had a chance to gather around her in her final days. - Posted by: Sandie Bueti (friend) on: Sep 03, 2015
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She made the effort to make you feel welcome the moment she meet you. A tinkle in her eye, so sweet. Time distant us, however I will always have fond memories of Mike's Auntie Helen and Uncle Morris. Peace be with you Helen. - Posted by: T. Stefura (through marriage) on: Sep 01, 2015
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I am so very sorry to hear if the passing of your dear Mom. Thinking of you at this very sad time, Faye. - Posted by: Rhonda Rokosh (Childhood friend of Faye's) on: Aug 31, 2015
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My sincere condolences to the Stefura family. May the love, laughter and warm memories live on. - Posted by: Sharmain Rambaran (Friend of Faye) on: Aug 31, 2015
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Helen just absolutely & positively enjoyed life & she was a joy to be around! Cannot think of her without a smile on your face! What more can we ask of this life! Rest in peace my dear dear Helen - you will be missed!!!! - Posted by: Peggy & Doug Schon (Lifelong friends) on: Aug 29, 2015
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We are so very sorry to hear of Helen's passing. We have such fabulous memories of her from our Mediterranean Cruise. What a gem! - Posted by: Cathy and David Dunsford (Friend) on: Aug 22, 2015
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My sincere condolences to you and your family. She has been such a big part of your family. I will always remember her warm smile as she greeted us. Thinking of you. - Posted by: Joy Letkemann (Longtime Friend to Faye) on: Aug 22, 2015
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I am happy she has joined Morris, and Lloyd & Eileen Kent. They will have so much fun again. - Posted by: Bryon and Terry Kent ( A friends son and daughter in law.) on: Aug 20, 2015
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We will always remember Helen's friendly smile and kind words whenever we met up with her. Childhood memories linger of visits on Netley Creek with the Stefuras. Our sincere condolences go out to the entire family. Mom will miss her dear friend and neighbour. - Posted by: Carolyn, Ray, and Kay Thompson (Friends) on: Aug 19, 2015
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