May 12, 1933 – December 24, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Helen McMurray on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at St. Boniface Hospital at the age of 87.
Helen is predeceased by her husband Bill McMurray, brother John Hogan and sisters Francis Gordon and Barbara Reid. She is survived by her four children Bill McMurray (Natalia), Linda Andrews (Rick), Sandy Labchuk (John); and Mike McMurray (Carla); sister Mary Lamond; 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
Helen was born and raised in Winnipeg; married at a young age, becoming a wife of a military pilot in the RCAF and raised her children while stationed in Germany, which provided her much adventure, travel and excitement for many years.
She was a woman of style and grace; a devoted mother and known affectionately as Momski. Loving, tenacious, fiercely independent, a great sense of humor, Helen embraced life to the fullest. She loved to travel vacationing in Mexico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica and most of all enjoyed her time spent at Dock on The Bay in Long Boat Key, Florida. There she spent time with family, taking long walks on the beach, collecting shells and became a well-loved part of the Dock on the Bay community.
Helen was a very social person who loved to entertain, hosting many unforgettable dinner parties. She also loved gardening and could be found enjoying her time at home planting flowers and vegetable gardens.
The family would like to thank the staff at St. Boniface Hospital for the care and compassion Helen received.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place once restrictions have been lifted.
