With her family at her side, Helen passed away peacefully at Assiniboine Center, Brandon after a brief battle with cancer on June 12, 2009. Helen, beloved mom, gramma, sister and aunt passed away at the age of 73. Mom has gone to be with her Lord and Savior. Helen will be deeply missed by her daughter Shirley (Garry), granddaughter Kayla, sister Olga (Ray), nephews, nieces and friends. Helen was predeceased by her beloved husband Wilber, parents Wasyl and Tekla Wiwchar, sisters Sophie and Anne, brother Morris, grandson Brett. Mom was born January 22, 1936 in Tolstoi, MB and was the youngest of five children. Mom and Dad were married on November 17, 1956 in Niagara Falls ON. They lived for a brief time in BC, Niagara Falls, ON and Sioux Lookout, ON before settling in Sprague. Mom loved her farm and taking care of her flower and vegetable gardens. Mom looked forward to her evening visits with her sister, Olga and to catch up on Ron's farming news. Mom's passions included spending time visiting with family, her pets, traveling and her church. She spent time teaching religious education at the Sprague School as well as Sunday School at church. Mom loved to go to the Village Green or Shakers with the family and friends! Her pride and joy was her granddaughter, Kayla - whenever possible, she was at Kayla's sports and concerts. A celebration of Helen's life will be held Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the Cleansing Wave Gospel Church in Sprague with Pastor Herman Funk officiating. Interment at the church cemetery. Helen's family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the palliative care nurses in Brandon for their wonderful care and compassion.