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HELEN VINORA HOURIE (THOMAS)
Born: Mar 22, 1934
Date of Passing: May 12, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN VINORA HOURIE (nee THOMAS) With heavy hearts, the family mourns the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, on Sunday, May 12, 2013 at the Selkirk General Hospital, at the age of 79 years. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved husband, Andrew; children, Gordon (Karen), Jacqueline, Tom, Brian, Yvonne, Don, Sheila (Brian) and Sylvia (Dennis); grandchildren, Earl (Tamara), Tyrone (Qualynn), Cory, Tanys, Tera, Clem, Melissa, Jennifer, Holly (Steven), Orry (Jade), Adam, Justin, Tanner (Amy), Destiny, Colton, Kaylin, Jesse and Sara; great-grand-children, Breeanna, Ondrea, Tannica, Dawson, Shayna, Lance, Elizabeth, Nevaeh, Tryce, Jailyn, Emily, Oakland, Orry Jr., Shade and Devin; sisters, Thelma and Adele; brothers Roy and Joe; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and Carolyn and Mag, who she considered as daughters. Helen was predeceased by her son, Bruce and daughter, Verna; grandson, Daniel; parents Josie and Maude Thomas; siblings, Theresa, George, and Connie. Helen was born on March 22, 1934 in Victoria Beach, MB. She was an amazing woman with a tremendous amount of faith in God, and love for her family. She loved family gatherings for any occasion. She loved sewing and quilting, with special projects and gifts for her family as well as various community club and church raffles. In 2007 she received two first-place awards for her quilt entries in the Selkirk Fair, which led to an invitation to the Brandon Quilting Fair in 2008. She had a love for crossword puzzles with determination that she would do them in ink. Her favourite TV show was "Y & R", and she loved Victor Newman. She was a pillar of strength in the community volunteering many years with the PBCC, MMF, church activities, and other various things that needed to be done. She was proud to be one of the first fisher-women on Lake Winnipeg, and held her own fishing license for several years. She was full of wisdom in any aspect, and anyone who knew her looked up to her for guidance. She was our rock. Prayers will be held on Friday, May 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilbart Funeral Chapel, 309 Eveline Street, Selkirk. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. also at the chapel, with Pastor Brad Elliott officiating. Lunch to follow at the Patricia Beach Community Club. Pallbearers are Calvin "Toup" Monkman, Clayton Viznaugh, Earl Savoy, Adam Hourie, Justin Boulton and Orry Morrisseau. Honorary pallbearers are Marcella Vezina, Gert Klatt, Edie Zastawny, Mabel Longbottom, Lorraine McNabb, Marian Bruyere and Phyllis Nykoluk. The family would like to immensely thank the nurses in the Dialysis Unit, her other "family", who took such great care of her, and the emergency staff at SGH. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Gilbart Funeral Home, Selkirk in care of arrangements. www.gilbartfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 15, 2013
Condolences & Memories (4 entries)
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I can't believe it's been over a year already Mom, it still feels like yesterday. I miss our conversations when we could just talk about whatever popped into our heads. I miss how I could confide in you. I miss the way you helped me cope with being so far away from everyone. I miss our laughs and tears we shared. I miss your voice and your hugs. Most of all, I miss you. But you're in a much better place with no pain nor suffering and I will be with you again, some day, until then. - Posted by: Sylvia (Daughter) on: May 20, 2014
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So hard to believe we lost both you and sister Verna this past year Mom. You taught me a lot but I don't have the wisdom and knowledge you had. I miss our chats. It was so hard to let you go, knowing you are no longer suffering sees us all through. Till we meet again. Love you both so much. You are still my rock. Thanks for the strength. - Posted by: Yvonne (Daughter) on: Jun 07, 2013
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Thinking of you all today wish we where closer in times like this. Take care my Friends and hugs from New Zealand. - Posted by: Judy,Craig, Samantha,Taylor Brandon Rhodes (friend) on: May 18, 2013
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Very sorry to read of Helen's passing Thinking of you Andrew and your family at this sad time - Posted by: Pat Martin and daughters Lynn, Judy & Laurie (Life time friend) on: May 16, 2013