HELEN BIHAYKO

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HELEN BIHAYKO On Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in the morning, our mother Helen Bihayko passed away at the Victoria General Hospital. Mom was born on May 8, 1928 in Tyndall, Manitoba to Mary and Martin Oberek. She was predeceased by her sister Louise, her parents, and our father. Mom celebrated her 80th birthday in May surrounded by family and friends. Left to remember her in their hearts are her two daughters, Pam (Paul), Bev (Gordon) and the loves of her life, her two grandchildren, Kayla and Keenan. She is also remembered by her brother Joe and his wife Anne; nieces, Barbara (Tracy), Wendy (Doug), Karen (Kenny), and nephew Douglas, as well as numerous cousins and friends. Mom was blessed with many special friends. We would like to acknowledge the support she received from all of them, especially during the times when her health began to fail her. We would like to thank her brother and his wife for their support and care especially during the last 11 years. Mom worked at the Victoria General Hospital in Material Handling for 20 years. After she retired she travelled to Europe, Australia, Nashville, and had many trips to Calgary to visit her grandchildren. Mom enjoyed golfing, curling, bowling, shopping and trips to the Casino. Mom's funeral will be held at Mary, Mother of the Church, 85 Kirkbridge Drive, Winnipeg at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 24, 2008. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lupus Society of Manitoba or CancerCare Manitoba. A special thank you to nurses, Nubia and Daren at Victoria General Hospital, as well as Lois from Lindenwood Manor for their compassion and kindness during her final days.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 21, 2008