HELENA KUSTRA

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HELENA KUSTRA Peacefully on December 8, 2010 at The Tuxedo Villa Care Home with her loving family at her side, Helen passed away at the age of 86 years. Born on October 31, 1924, in Altona, Manitoba the daughter of Franz and Helena Goertzen who at the time were new arrivals from Alexanderpole, Russia. Helen is survived by her children, Allyn (Don), Guy (Kim), Curtis (Kathy) and Cheryl. Grandchildren, Carlene (Dave), Tanya, Cassie, Shane, Aynsley, Tara (Cameron), Matthew, Amanda (Jesse), and Melissa. Great-Grandchildren, Syd, Sean, Paige and Jonah. Helen is also survived by her brother, Cornelius, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Helen was predeceased by her husband Michael, son Wayne, daughter Evelyne, brothers Frank, Peter and John and sister Agnes. As a young girl, she ventured to Winnipeg and received her hairdressing diploma and opened up her own establishment in St. Claude, Manitoba in 1948. Shortly after, she married the love of her life Michael Kustra. Helen will be remembered fondly for her big friendly smile that could brighten anyone's day. She had a huge heart and great love for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Helen also loved to sing, dance and play guitar. She especially enjoyed family gatherings playing guitar and singing together. Your family will always cherish those special moments and occasions and keep the guidance, love and respect you gave us in our hearts forever. In keeping with Helen's wishes cremation will precede a memorial service in the chapel of Voyage Funeral Home, 220 Hespeler Ave. on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Hospital of Winnipeg.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 11, 2010