HELEN IOLA WAECHTER

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HELEN IOLA WAECHTER (Hudson) (HELEN HINDS) March 6, 1918 - December 30, 2001 Peacefully passed away December 30, 2001 after a brief illness. Helen is lovingly remembered by her husband, Rolf, and many friends in her first home, Winnipeg. Helen attended St. Johns High School and using her artistic abilities worked at Moores Restaurant in charge of the Printing and Stationery Office. Her marriage to Joseph Hudson inspired them to move to Los Angeles where she opened a little gem of a bar - The Canadian "a nice place with nice things for nice people" Helen was honoured to become a member of the Board of Directors of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the California Dining and Beverage Association. She received a cash award and a handsome Plaque for her lounge at the Associations 16th Annual Convention. Helen also had been an employee of MGM studios in their printing office. Helen distinguished herself teaching piano and organ to young people in her community. She and Rolf retired to a country home in Squaw Valley, California where they welcomed friends and relatives most cordially. Helen was predeceased by her mother, Mrs. Mabel Cato (Hinds, Brown), and her father Mr. Chrissie Hinds of Guyana. At Helens request there will be no service. Cremation has taken place. Helen will be missed by the many persons she touched by her cheerful, kind and generous personality. We dearly love you Helen. May you Rest in Peace.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 26, 2002