Obituary Overview
Helen Deroche
HELEN DEROCHE
July 12, 1928 – June 2, 2018
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen Deroche on June 2, 2018 with her family and friends by her side.
Grandma was born in Winnipeg, MB and was soon after adopted by Achille and Ida Mathews where she grew up with them on the farm in Holland, MB. After her father retired from farming they moved to Swan Lake. She was married September 3, 1953 to Andre Guy Deroche. The two of them moved to Charleswood and raised their two children, Mark and Kim. She also cared for many of the children in the neighborhood that are, to this day, considered family. We lovingly know her as our little Heleka and as Auntie Helen to all the children she cared for.
After retirement, she spent many years of her life traveling the world with Grandpa by her side, their winter years were spent in Arizona crafting with friends and summers in the Whiteshell with family. It was no secret that Grandma enjoyed her Bingo nights with the ladies. She was an excellent cook, doting mother and loving Grandmother.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Andy of 56 years. She leaves to mourn her son Mark (Diane), daughter Kimberley (John), grandchildren Amanda (Matt), Kayla, Casey (Andrew), Kendra, Kyle, her great-grandchildren, Valerie, Owen, Ellie and longtime family friend Judy Lalonde but the list of those who will miss her is endless.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, June 8th at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 4588 Roblin Blvd. with Msgr. Maurice Comeault presiding. Entombment will follow at the Queen of Heaven Mausoleum at Assumption Cemetery.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Helen Deroche 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Winnipeg, Province: Manitoba
