Helen Semchyshyn

Helen Marie Semchyshyn

September 14, 1937 – September 16, 2018

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our mom, baba and ol’baba, Helen Semchyshyn (nee Woloski). She is survived by her children Judy (Dimitri), Jerry (Gwen), Joyce (Keith); grandchildren Theo (Ntina), John (Alyssa), Nikolas (Erin), Katrina (Ross), Alex (Britney) and Lukas; great-grandchildren Anna, Dimitra, Mario, Eleni, Dimitri, Lennon and Cash; siblings Bill, Irene, Jean and Orest; sister-in-law Stella. She was predeceased by her husband John, parents Michael and Elizabeth; siblings Theresa, Mark, John and Francis.

Mom was born and raised on a farm in Mountain Road, MB. She met dad in front of the Roxy Theatre in Neepawa, MB and they were married for 57 years before dad passed away in 2013. They made their home in Winnipeg Beach, MB where they raised their family. In 2016 mom chose to move to Winnipeg to be closer to her children and their families. She loved to bake and cook and was very proud of her famous Yorkshire pudding, perogies, doughnuts and peanut brittle. Very seldom did anyone leave a visit without being handed a package of butterhorns or a jar of homemade soup. Mom was so proud of her three children; Baba loved her grandchildren dearly and Ol Baba was so delighted to tell everyone that she had 7 great grandchildren. Anyone who met our mom could feel her strength through her handshake and hugs. Mom will be remembered for her love of family, generosity, her resilience and remarkable positive attitude through her most difficult times.

The family would like to thank Dr. V Gordon for your guidance through mom’s journey with cancer. Thank you to Sean Roe from Palliative care; mom looked forward to your visits and we can’t thank you enough for your support when we needed it the most. Lastly, we will be forever grateful to the amazing palliative staff at St. Boniface Hospital; your understanding and kindness during our saddest moments will always be remembered.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 23 at 1:30 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Selkirk, MB.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.

~Vichnaya Pamyat~

May her memory be eternal

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