Peacefully on Wednesday June 15, 2011, at Bethesda Place in Steinbach, Manitoba. Helen passed away at the age of 95 years. Helen leaves to mourn her passing, her daughters, Erma Friesen, Irene (Patrick) Boenders and Bernice (David) Krahn; her six grandchildren Aubrey (Perry) Giesbrecht, Meghan (Nathan) Eidse, Vanessa Krahn, Michael, Justin and Nathan Boenders. She also leaves to mourn one brother-in-law, John Peters, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Erdman, in 2000 as well as all nine of her siblings. The family would like to give a special thanks to all of the staff at Bethesda Place for the 12 years of dedicated service in making her stay there comfortable. Funeral service will be held on Monday, June 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Niverville Community Fellowship Church, 116 3rd Ave S, Niverville, MB, with interment Hespeler Cemetery, Niverville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Helen Friesen to Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) 134 Plaza Drive, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 5K9