HELEN ELLA BILINSKI

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HELEN ELLA BILINSKI Peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2011, surrounded by her family, at the Arborg Health Centre, Helen Bilinski, aged 87 years of Hnausa, MB. Helen is survived by her sons Paul, Stan, Mike (Sharon), Don (Tanis), Melvin (Carol) and Phillip (Bev); daughters Mary Anne Bilinski, Elizabeth (Joe) Wagner, Nancy (Phillip) Partridge and Debbie (Andy) Randall; 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Sophia (Andy) Rausch, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was predeceased by her husband Stanley and son John. Helen was born on September 18, 1923 in Kreuzberg, MB to Leo and Ann (nee Banera) Warcimaga. Helen met the love of her life Stanley Bilinski and they were married on May 18, 1940. They started their life together on a farm in Chatfield. She dedicated her life to raising her 11 children. Mom was a hardworking, caring individual with a heart of gold, always putting everyone first and her joy was in giving. Her unique sense of humour and her bright smile would light up the room. Mom's happiest moments were when she was surrounded by her family and friends. She spent many hours playing cards with her family and friends and the laughter was always unlimited. She was definitely the Champ. She had a love for gardening and cooking and spent years working hard on the farm. Mom was an athlete in her time and brought up her children with the same passion with sports, she was definitely Competitive Bilinski by nature. Mom was a very proud lady and passed on all her kindness, gentleness and all her traits to all her children. The family can not say enough to thank Mary Anne for her commitment, dedication and the hands on, loving and personal care she gave mom. The family would also like to thank Helen's homecare givers, Sherri Snifeld and Darlene for their care for mom as if she was their own. As well a special thanks to Pat Barkman and Katherine for their excellent care and compassion in Palliative Care at the Arborg Health Centre. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, Gimli, MB. Viewing will take place one hour prior to. Interment will follow in the Gimli Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Riverton and District Friendship Centre (children's programs). May God care for you as you did for us. Forever in our Hearts Choma and Hugs Gilbart Funeral Home, Gimli in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 26, 2011