Obituaries

PURCELL, Helen

Purcell, Helen (nee Prepchuk)
March 6, 1911 - December 16, 2012

Helen passed away peacefully on December 16, 2012 at the age of 101 at
Sutherland Hills Rest Home. Helen was born at Kayville, Sk on March 6, 1911
and was the last surviving sibling of 13 brothers and sisters. She is
predeceased by her husband Joseph and sons John, Peter and George. Helen is
survived by two sons Lee (Chris) and Don (Jan) both of Vancouver, BC, three
daughters, Genovieve, Marina (Cocar) and Georgina (Majeran) all of Kelowna,
BC and daughters-in-law Joan (Vancouver), Kathy (Kelowna) and Roseanne
(Calgary). She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren
and 7 great, great-grandchildren.

In 1996 Helen moved to Kelowna, BC to be close to her daughters, residing in Sutherland Hills Rest Home. The family would like to thank all the staff at Sutherland Hills for their kindness and compassionate care during the 15 years Helen lived at the home.

Helen will be laid to rest in Riverside Memorial Park, Regina, Sk.

Arrangements entrusted to Everden Rust Funeral Services, Kelowna, BC
and Victoria Avenue Funeral Chapel, Regina, SK.