Helen Schneider

Helen was predeceased by her parents John and Catherine Kurtz; husband Ben and her two children Elaine and Linda. She was also predeceased by sisters: Lydia Benko, Magdalena Kuffner, Josie Vermette, Ida Sebastian and Dorothy Hajdu; brothers: John Kurtz, Dan Richter, Joe Kurtz, Chris Richter and Jim Richter; stepbrothers and sisters: Betty, Mary, Rose, Pauline, Paul, George and Willie.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Helen was a long time resident of Wolseley, moving there in 1939 to farm and then into town in 1975. She was very active in the community, volunteering as treasurer for the Hospital Auxiliary and Catholic Women's Auxiliary.

Also an avid gardener, she won many best yard gardening awards in town and on the farm. She enjoyed watching curling and Blue Jays baseball, having skillfully participated in both sports in her younger years. Summer weekends were spent at the family cottage at Katepwa, which she considered her second home and heaven on earth.

She had a very sharp mind, an incredible memory and an independent spirit to the very end of her years. She had experienced tragedies in her life but had the strength to overcome them and enjoy her life. She loved her family very much and we loved her. She will be missed.

Special hugs and thanks to Elvira Schneider for everything you've selflessly done for Helen. You are appreciated.

The funeral mass will be celebrated in St. Anne’s R.C. Church, Wolseley on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. by Rev. Francis Hengen. Interment will follow in St. Anne’s R.C. Parish Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Helen's memory may be made to the Wolseley and District Health Foundation (specify Ladies Auxiliary in the memo line), Box 134, Wolseley, SK S0G 5H0 or St. Anne’s R.C. Church, Box 100, Wolseley, SK S0G 5H0.