Helen Fedorchuk
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving mother and Babcia.
On October 11, 2023, Helen passed away at the age of 82 years.
Helen was predeceased by her husband Martin and survived by her daughter Michelle, son James (Giovanna), and grandchildren Liam and Aislinn, as well as many family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Miller Crossing for the loving care provided over the past 7 years.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 9:00am at Exaltation of the Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Parish, 9003-153 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Catholic Social Services Sign of Hope, or a charity of choice.
Another very special lady passes on.
Chocha will be missed as will her wonderful sense of humour and great cooking.
I don’t ever remember coming into the house and her not working the kitchen like a machine.
Even in these difficult last years there was seldom a missing smile and a YA YA YA that would brighten anyone’s days as she looked at pictures and soaked in memories.
I am happy that she can now be with mom and the other sisters ( and Edward) without pain and giving us all the supervision we still need.
My deepest condolences to Helen and her family. Always eager to roam the halls of Miller Crossing with a smile on her face the moment you said her name. She will be missed dearly. Sending my thoughts and prayers. Вічная Пам’ять.
We’re so very sorry for your loss.
We will keep your family and Helen in our thoughts and prayers.
(First cousin Orest)
Margaret & Orest Fedorchuk
I miss you Helen . I cherish every moment spent together. You were up for any adventure and so much fun.
We were lucky to be cousins close in age in a wonderful time. I remember Jim and I visiting you when Martin and you were building your house and starting your family. You always filled every minute with sixty seconds!
A life well lived Helen.
I love you cousin
Rose
Helen was a great lady we’ll be missed by me and Jerry n won’t be the same when I go visit Jerry as I talked to her every day I was there RIP Helen
Deepest Condolences to Jamie and Michelle and Family.
Janet Sochasky (first cousin to Martin)
Our deepest and sincere condolences on the passing of Auntie Helen. Holding you all close in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
It was a pleasure getting to know Helen over the last 7 years! I always enjoyed her friendly smile! Sending my condolences to you, Michelle, as well as to Helen’s entire family during this difficult time.
Michelle, Jamie, Gio, Liam & Aislinn,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Auntie Helen. Sending you our sincere condolences during this difficult time. Your mother and Babcia was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed.
We have many fond memories of Auntie Helen. She showed us the upmost hospitality by welcoming us into her home during our family road trips to Edmonton. We look back on those memories with a smile. May the loving memories you shared with her bring you comfort and may you hold them close to your heart.
Pat, Chantel and Carly
Our condolences to the Fedorchuk family on the passing of Mrs Fedorchuk. She was a long- time neighbor, member of our church community and friend to our family. Without a doubt, she is in the presence of our Lord.
October 20, 2023
My deepest sympathies to Helen’s children and grandchildren. We just celebrated Helen’s 82nd birthday with her. She seemed very happy to see us What a wonderful person!
May she rest in Peace.
Joan Stewart
Thinking of you and your family Helen. Your cousin Irene
My sincere condolences to Michelle, James and Giovanna, Liam and Aislinn on Auntie Helen’s passing. I treasure fond memories of her and Uncle Martin from our shared family life in earlier years, including many visits to the acreage, fashions shows and walks around the neighbourhood. Those were pleasant times.
May her memory be a blessing to us all.
Dean
To the Fedorchuk family, our sincere condolences to you. We have many good memories of your Mom from past get togethers. Take care of yourselves.
I was so sad to hear of Helen’s passing. I have been searching for her for several years so that we could reminisce over the good old days. So to find her obituary saying Helen had passed away, was heart breaking for me. Helen was in my grade eleven class at Kelvington High School. I moved to Regina and when Helen graduated, she also, moved to Regina and became my roommate so we could share the cost of rent. The first place we lived was on the 1400 block of Elphinstone Street in a light housekeeping room in a family’s home. The accommodation consisted of one room which was your bedroom, kitchen, living room, all rolled into one. I guess today they would call it “open concept”! We had very little in the way of the luxuries that kids would have these days. Our kitchen which was part of this one room had a small fridge and a hot plate. In those days, home owners would rent out their upstairs bedrooms to make a little additional income. Finally, we decided to change our living style and opted for board and room at 2450 Harvey Street with a delightful couple and their daughter. It was great to have someone make our meals. When the couple decided to build a house, we found ourselves looking for accommodation again. This time we moved to a house on Angus street and had a furnished suite which included a kitchen, living room, bedroom and a shared bathroom. We even had our own rotary telephone! It was close to where I worked at the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and a few blocks from Helen’s work place, which I believe was Co-op Insurance. Those were really happy times for two young girls who left a small town for what we considered at the time, a big city. You became independent and self reliant as our only communication from home were letters. Phone calls were too expensive, so those calls would be made only in emergencies. I married before Helen, and so life got in the way and we never crossed paths after that, as I moved to many different cities. Helen was a very happy, resourceful person. I will never forget her laugh, her love for music and dancing.
It was interesting to me to see that unknown by us, that we had both called our first daughter Michelle, although I spelled my daughter’s name Michele. I am sure Helen was a great mother and grandmother, as she was, as my friend. My sincere condolences to all her family and friends.