Obituary of HELEN ZELISNEY

HELEN ZELISNEY

Peacefully on September 22, 2018 at the Grace Hospital, Mrs. Helen Zelisney aged 81 went to be with the Lord.

Helen was born on April 17, 1937, in the Municipality of Gilbert Plains and married Steve in 1958 and resided in Winnipeg.

Mourning her loss are her husband Steve, children Brenda (Jerry) Yandeau, Sherry Gray, Marlene (Rick) Mealy, Wayne (Holly) Zelisney, and Jackie Zelisney, grandchildren Christina, Sharla, Robynn, and Carly. She will also be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters, Syl Maksymetz, Clarice Maskiew, Tony Maksymetz, Lawrence (Elsie) Maksymetz, Carol Maksymetz, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

Helen belonged to St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church for the past 50 years. She was an active member of the UCWLC of St. Josaphat for 30 years. She served as President for 2 terms. Helen also served on the UCWLC Archeparchial level for a number of years as representative on Legislative and Social Justice. She was involved with the Queen of Peace Prayer Group for the past 30 years and was actively involved in the Pro-Life Movement.

Helen loved flowers but also loved animals; donations to any no-kill Animal Shelter would be appreciated.

Prayers will be said on Thursday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church 590 Alverstone. Divine Liturgy to be celebrated on Friday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. also at the church. Interment to follow in Holy Family Cemetery.