Helen Spalding
June 17, 1934 — August 31, 2016
Helen Spalding (nee Gordichuk)
June 17, 1934 - August 31, 2016
Helen left us peacefully to join her mother and father, George and Katie Gordichuk, brothers- in-law Joseph Strilec and Frank Rzepa.
She is survived by her loving Husband of 60 years Gerald Spalding. Sisters Mary Rzepa, Effie Strilec, Agnes Marriott, Anne (Ed) Knott, Margaret (Garry) Clark, and brother George (Christa) Gordichuk.
God-daughters, Mary-Anne (Robert) Clark, Jo-Anne (Brent) Clark-Gillespie as well as all her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews whom she adored.
Helen’s life was centered around her acreage with her gardens of flowers and vegetables. She loved to share them with her family especially her dill pickles. She and Jerry were best friends and pals forever.
Love never dies.
In accordance with Helen’s wishes, no formal service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Children’s Wish Foundation, Portage Regional Committee, Box 1106, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3C5.
A tree will be planted in memory and cared for by McKenzies Portage Funeral Chapel. 204-857-4021 www.mckenziesportagefuneralchapel.com
Charitable donations may be made to:
Children’s Wish Foundation, Portage Regional Committee,
Box 1106, Portage la Prairie, MB, R1N 3C5.,