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HELEN BELLA
Apr. 27, 1934-Dec. 24, 2019
Our dear mother, Helen Bella, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2019 at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB, at the age of 85 years.
Mom was born on Apr. 27, 1934 to Bill and Annie Krasniuk at their home in Lonesand, MB. Mom was the 10th child of 12. Mom’s siblings were: Peter, Mary, Nellie, Frances, Jack, John, Steve, Alex, Mike, Jean and Nick. Mom was the last surviving sibling of her family.
Mom enjoyed horseback riding when she was growing up. She often told us stories about walking to and from school and doing chores on the farm. She later met a handsome gentleman, Namko Mike Bella, dating for a while and later getting married and taking up residence in Middlebro, MB. She enjoyed the farm life and gardening. She would later do homecare and fostering. Dad had a stroke, which was hard on Mom. Mom and Dad then moved to Steinbach, MB.
Mom left us with memories that we can cherish for the rest of our lives.
Left to cherish Mom’s memory are her children: Verna, Edward and Patty (Steve), and her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughter Bonnie at birth in 1965, her son-in-law Tim in 1986 and her husband Mike in 1995.
As per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.
The family would like to thank Dr Reimer and staff at Bethesda Regional Health Centre who tried to make Mom as comfortable as could be during her stay.
Arrangements entrusted to Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.
As published in The Carillon on Jan 22, 2020