Helena Sawatzky (nee Giesbrecht) passed away peacefully at the Menno Home for the Aged, Grunthal, MB, on April 29, 2011. She was predeceased by her husband Abram in 1988, one daughter, Helen Kehler in 1991, two grandchildren, and one great-grandson. She is survived by eight sons: Abram (Anna), Hans (Helen), Ben (Mika), Isbrandt (Sandi), Martin (Ann), Dave (Shannon), Alvin, Adolf (Andrea); seven daughters: Nettie (Ben), Anna (Martin), Martha, Mary (Hans), Liesa (Peter), Tina, Mathilda (Willie); 42 grandchildren, and 43 great-grandchildren. A special thank-you to the Menno Home for the 5 ½ years of care. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. at the Fourth Ave. Bible Church, 62 4th Ave S., Niverville, MB with interment at the Heritage Cemetery, Niverville. Viewing will be Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 7:00 p.m., with a devotional at 7:30, at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, and at the church prior to the service.