Obituary of Helen Rose Smendziuk

SMENDZIUK: Helen Rose Smendziuk passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 17, 2010 at the Brandon Regional Health Centre at the age of 94. She was a resident at Hillcrest Place, Brandon, Manitoba since November 4th, 2009. Helen was born Helen Rose Fedorowich September 8th, 1915 in the R.M.of Mossey River, Manitoba, SE 15-30-19 W. She grew up with nine brothers and sisters and attended school at Bicton Heath. She married Steve Smendziuk and they farmed near Fishing River, Manitoba. They had four children. Later on in life she loved when her grandchildren would spend holidays on the farm. Her grandchildren said Nana made the best chicken soup in the world with her home made noodles. Nana had eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She loved her gardening and growing flowers. Helen moved to Brandon in 1986 and resided at Princess Towers. She slowly adjusted to city life and did a lot of volunteer work. She was a volunteer at Prairie Oasis helping in the kitchen with Meals on Wheels. She participated in social events and Senior bus trips to Rainbow Stage productions, the horse races at Assiniboia Downs and different casinos. She attended St. Augustine's Church and was a member of the Catholic Women's League, volunteering her services at different events in the church. Her hobbies were knitting mittens and scarves for needy children, crocheting doilies, tablecloths, afghans and a bedspread for her daughter's wedding. Her joy in life were things well done, from early morn till set of sun. We loved her so But God loved her best, so He took her home with Him to rest. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Brandon Regional Health Centre Foundation, "Stroke Strategy," 150 McTavish Ave. East, Brandon, MB, R7A 2B3. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, 327-4th Street, Brandon, Manitoba on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Dominic Yuen as Celebrant. A private interment will take place at a later date. The family of Helen would like to thank everyone for their care and support during Mom's short stay at Hillcrest Place and since her passing. To the nursing staff at A2 Assiniboine Centre who made her last days as comfortable as possible - your kindness and compassion will not be forgotten. We would also like to thank (Sonny) Brockie Donovan Funeral Home for their help and professionalism and our friends for their many thoughts and prayers.