Helen Sawka

  • Helen Sawka
  • Date of Passing: November 24, 2024
  • Born: October 12, 1933

Obituary

Peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, with her family by her side, Helen passed away at the Vita Personal Care Home, Vita, MB.

Mom leaves to mourn her passing; son George, daughters Patricia (Ernie) Motiuk, Kimberley (Larry) Okapiec, Janice Sawka (Sid Foy), Christine (Jim) Edinborough, daughter-in-law Debbie Sawka, sisters-in-law Margaret and Doris Wolfe, grandchildren Laura (Brad), Kyle (Jamie), Robin (Derek), Daniel (Amber), Jessica, great-grandchildren Regan, Karra, Evie, Vayda, Theodore, Henry, and numerous nieces & nephews.

Helen was predeceased by her husband Dan, son Douglas, parents Kazmir & Julia Wolfe, brothers Joe, Frank, John, Walter and Stanley, sisters Antoinette and Mary Sokolyk, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen grew up in Vita, married Dan in 1952, and stayed in Vita where they raised six children. Throughout the years she volunteered in many organizations within the community. She loved gardening, quilting, cooking and a few other crafts and spending time with her family and friends.

A special thank you to all the staff at Vita Hospital and Vita Personal Care Home for their care and attention they gave Mom.

The funeral service will be held Monday, December 2, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB., with viewing prior to the service at 1:30 p.m.