It is with great sadness that the family of Helena Schnur announce her passing on January 19, 2019, at age ninety-three. She is preceded in death by her husband of sixty-five years, Antonio Olguin Schnur, her parents (Luisa and Napoleon), her sister (Anita Trujillo), her brother (Ramiro Flores) and her great-granddaughter (Lily).
The legacy of her long life continues in her seven children, Antonio Jr. (Carmen), Ernestine (Peter Selde), Mary Ann Hernandez, Kathryn Lyons, Ralph (Sylvia), Diane (Carlos Garza) and James (Rebecca). She lives on in her nineteen grandchildren Rick (Blue), Briana (Ishmael), Marcus (Adrianna), Brett (Cathy), Brian (Olga), Rhandi, Kristen (Christopher), John (Kara), Peter (Christina), Jacquelyn (Matthew), Brooke, Charles, Ashley, Kristina (Angel), Jacob, Jonathan, Kathryn, James Daniel and Madelyn as well as in her twenty-four great-grandchildren (Nicholas, Mia, RJ, Montserrat, Ishmael, Katy, Nathan, Ava, Adam, David, Ian, Alec, Samuel, Arianna, Amaya, Syler, Rae, Lucas, Livie, John, Kais, Jordan, Gregory and Peter Jay). She is survived by her brother (Guadalupe Flores) and two sisters (Marina Hernandez; Gloria Rodriguez).
She will be lovingly remembered by her extended family and friends.
Helena was born in 1925 in Lansing, Michigan but moved to Houston as a child. It was here that she met and married her husband, Tony, and raised her family. Her house was the center of ever-expanding family gatherings. The heart of her family, she was known for her generosity, practical advice, and quick wit. She was a long-time fan of Wheel of Fortune and an avid scratch-off player; the Texas Lottery will never be the same. She may not have won the jackpot, but those who have known and loved her know that they were gifted the greatest prize. Rest in peace, Mom.
A viewing will be held from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm (rosary at 7:00 pm) on Thursday, January 24th at Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home (6900 Lawndale Ave, Houston, 77023). The funeral will be held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on Friday, January 25th at 10:00 am. (7250 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, 77011).
