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HELGA DITTRICH
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Helga Dittrich, on August 21, 2026 at the Charleswood Care Centre. Helga lived a full life marked by great courage and unwavering faith.
Helga was born in Germany during wartime, and in 1957 she emigrated to Canada.
She went on to work as a cook and later as a caregiver with We Care.
Helga's faith was a wellspring of comfort throughout her life. She loved God and her Bible. Yet her faith was never narrow - she remained open to other paths of spirituality, and in the mid -1990s became one of the founding members of the Centre for Spiritual Living in Winnipeg when it first came to the city.
We are deeply grateful to the doctor and staff of the Charleswood Care Centre, whose extra care and compassion ensured all her needs were met in her final days and also to the doctors and staff of the Grace Hospital.
Helga's courage, generosity, and warmth touched everyone who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of quiet kindness - a reminder that even in difficult times, love and faith can carry us through.
In accordance with Helga’s wishes, cremation will take place and a graveside service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Glen Lawn Cemetery.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 29, 2026
