Wallace (Wally) Helgason

Wallace (Wally) Helgason

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Wallace (Wally) Helgason on April 3, 2024, in Betel Home Selkirk, MB, surrounded by family.

Predeceased by his parents Leifi and Tota Helgason, his brother Victor (Myrtle), his daughter Sharon and grandsons infant Chad Boris and Patrick Fallu.

Wally was a beloved Husband, Dad, Afi, Langafi and leaves behind his wife of 72 years Betty and daughters Gayle (Pat) and Wanda (Michael). Grandchildren Shona, Trevor (Tristan), Ryan (Bree), Shawn, Melanie (Rob), Dana (Karen), Jody (Miranda), Elisa (Wes), Jordan (Aimee), Mikkela (Brett) and great-grandchildren Jonathon, James, Madison, Kylie, Mackenzie, Carley, Edwin, Kayla, Michael, Mason, Easton, Corbyn, Magnus, Callum, Sophie, Brynlee, Brielle, Scarlett, Rebekah, Maksim and Armin; brother Wilfred (Dora); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Wally was born and raised in Arnes, Manitoba where he met Betty, married and started their family. Wally first worked as a commercial fisherman on Lake Winnipeg. The pictures and stories of the lake captivate his children and grandchildren. Wally built his home in Arnes on the Helgason homestead which they later moved to Selkirk in 1961. He worked for a short time with Patterson Elevators, then Western Builders but found his calling when he began his 30 year career as a serviceman for Willmar Windows. This took Wally driving to remote locations in Saskatchewan, Northern Manitoba and Northern Ontario. He loved to drive and the quality of his work was meticulous. 

Wally and Betty loved to dance. Going to Old Time Dances was a highlight from the beginning of their relationship until late into their retirement.

Wally and Betty spent most weekends in Arnes at the cottage where Wally cut wood, snowmobiled and enjoyed everything country living offered. It was his peaceful place where he puttered from dawn to dusk at anything and everything that needed doing. Wally could fix most things, repair most things and constructed most anything with doors and windows was his specialty.

Wally’s legacy will live on in the cherished memories and stories we all share.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Selkirk or The Betel Home Foundation.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in the The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Selkirk at 2:00 p.m.

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