Obituary of HELEN SLOBODIAN

HELEN SLOBODIAN It is with great sadness that our family announces the sudden passing of our dear mother Helen Slobodian on January 5, 2015 at the age of 81, at Concordia Hospital. She will be cherished in memory by her daughters Carol (Rod) Collignon, Tracy (Keith) Proskie, her two grandsons Reece and Aaron, sister Elaine Stupack, sister-in-law Claudette Slobodian and many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Helen was predeceased by her mother Anastasia (Nellie), Father Nicholas, her brothers Michael and Lawrence, her sister Mary Dandeneau, and as well as five brothers and sisters in infancy. She was born April 24, 1933 in Thalberg MB on the family farm. She then relocated to Winnipeg and lived in Transcona for the remainder of her life. After moving from her home on Kildare she eventually moved into St. Michael's Villa where she lived for the past 23 years. Just recently she moved into Concordia Place where the staff was able to help her with her numerous health issues that developed in her later years. She worked many years at Eaton's and Woolco. Her passion was cooking which lead her to work in the food industry for The Bay and Park Manor Personal Care Home. The family always eagerly awaited the next opportunity to enjoy one of Moms delicious dinners. She was a devoted Catholic attending mass as long as her health permitted. One of her favorite pastimes was going to bingo at the church as well as the casino. She cherished every moment with her family and especially her grandsons. She also enjoyed her outings with her sister Elaine and sister-in-law Claudette. The family would like to thank all the nurses and staff of Concordia Place who helped our Mother through her various health issues this past year. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main Street. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will follow. We will miss you dearly. You will be in our hearts forever.