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HELEN RITCHIE (LENA BERNDT)
Date of Passing: Aug 23, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryHELEN RITCHIE (nee LENA BERNDT) 1926 - 2013 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Ritchie on Friday, August 23, 2013. Helen was born to Albert and Wonda Berndt at Moosehorn Manitoba, district of New Home. She was survived by her two sons; Grant A. Ritchie and his children Grant C. Ritchie, Arlen, David, Shea and Musette, Craig (Danny) Ritchie and wife Irene, daughter and son-in-law Stacy and Rob Schneidmiller and their two children Kayan and Kera. Helen is also survived by two sisters Esther Richter and Nora Wiens along with numerous nieces and nephews. Helen left home at the age of 14 years to work in Winnipeg where she met and married Daniel Ritchie. They had their first son and then moved to Toronto where a second son was born. In Toronto they worked at numerous jobs and then started their own restaurant business. Later they moved back to Winnipeg and started numerous businesses. Helen had a difficult life but was able to overcome and remain resolute against all trials and tribulations. Helen was predeceased by her husband and parents and five sisters and two brothers; Herta, Ada, Hilda, Antonia, Frieda, Ewald and Adolphe (Hank). Helen loved to travel spend time with her children and grandchildren. She especially loved dancing and music. She was later hospitalized with two debilitating illnesses which curtailed many of her pleasures. Near the end she resided at Riverview Health Centre where she received extremely sincere care and compassion on level CD4. Helen accepted Jesus Christ as her personal saviour and encouraged others to do the same. Helen is free now. A graveside service will take place at Green Acres Cemetery, Highway #1 East at Navin Road, at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 for friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, donation's in Helen's memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 26, 2013
Condolences & Memories (5 entries)
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Wir haben Helen bei unseren Besuchen in Canada als selbstlose und sehr engagierte Dame kennen und schätzen gelernt. Unser Mitgefühl gilt ihrer Familie. - Posted by: Nicole Erhardt (Großnichte von Helen´s Schwägerin) on: Sep 23, 2013
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My condolences to Helen's sons and their families. I knew your mother when our families were next door neighbours on Arrowwood Drive. She was a lovely woman. - Posted by: Valerie Jacques ((former neighbour)) on: Aug 26, 2013
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My Grandma was a remarkable woman, who was full of life, and love. Everyone who knew her loved her. She had a zest like no other. I will miss her forever, as I already have, since the day she was diagnosed. - Posted by: Stacy Schneidmiller (Granddaughter) on: Aug 26, 2013
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We would like to express our sympathy to the family in the death of a lovely mother and grandmother. Helen was a person who was so full of life. She always greeted us with a smile. We are sure she will be greatly missed and we hope your many fond memories of her will help to ease the loss. - Posted by: Florence and Larry Zawadsky (Friend of the family) on: Aug 26, 2013
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Supporting you through this time of loss with our prayers and friendship. We love you all very much. - Posted by: Charles & Sharenda Wiebe (friends of the Grant A. Ritchie family) on: Aug 26, 2013