Obituary of Helen Kepecz

Helen Kepecz ( Wajda ) 1926-2009 Helen Kepecz of Dawson Creek, BC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 8, 2009. Helen was born May 3, 1926 in Pacin Zemplen, Hungary. She came to Canada at the age of 3 spending most of her life in Port Colborne, Welland & Fonthill Ont. Helen met George Kepecz in 1947 they married a short 3 months later. Helen had their first daughter Rosemarie in 1949 followed by Karen in 1952 and Gary in 1955. Helen and George retired to cottage country in the Lakefield area in 1983 spending 6 years enjoying the peace and quiet before moving to Dawson Creek to be closer to their son and daughter. Helen was happy to be at home with her children, and expand on her Hungarian culinary skills. She was well known for her amazing cabbage rolls and Hungarian pastries. If you came to visit Helen would always make sure your tummy was full when you left regardless of whether you were hungry or not. Helen loved to visit and play cards with friends and family as well as go for long scenic Sunday drives. Helen was a very loving person, it didn’t matter if you made a mistake or not she would always pick out the best in people. She was a very forgiving person and never held a grudge against anyone. Helen was a very quiet and gentle person always having a nice word for everyone she met. Her family meant everything to her, she was very proud of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They could always bring a smile to her face. Throughout her long illness Helen kept her "quirky” sense of humour. She enjoyed the time she had with her family and friends, never losing her kindness or gratitude. Helen truly was one of a kind. Helen had a special fondness for her superb caregivers. They brought much joy to her final days. Helen was a very special woman and will truly be missed by all the people that had a pleasure of being part of her life. She touched many people with her thoughtfulness and kindness and will never be forgotten. She will live forever in our hearts. Helen was predeceased by her mother and father Rose and Steve Wajda, brothers Steve and Joe Wajda and her sister Betty Scapillato ( Wajda )