It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Helen Constantinides, peacefully on March 19, 2021. Helen was predeceased by her husband Prodromos and son Stavros.
Helen is lovingly remembered by her daughters, Maria (Silvano) and Elizabeth (Garth), as well as her beloved grandchildren Christopher, Felicia (Ryan), Nicholas, Alexa and Elenna, whom she loved and cherished with all her heart. She is also survived by her sister Anthoula and brother Vasilis (Valia) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Born in Greece, Helen immigrated to Winnipeg in 1959 and began work at the Health Sciences Centre (Women’s Hospital) in 1966 as a Nurse’s Aide. Helen loved her work on the Labour and Delivery unit and enjoyed pampering new moms and their babies for 25 years until her retirement. Helen’s career on the Labour and Delivery unit helped to cultivate many friendships and she maintained contact with many of her colleagues over the years.
Helen was a very caring and loving mother and grandmother and her greatest passion in life was her family. She was similarly adored by her children and her grandchildren who thought the world of their Yiayia. She loved cooking and sharing the authentic Greek food she made, and would always have a newly crocheted or knitted blanket for her daughters’ and nieces’ babies. Helen was also a very skilled gardener who loved caring for her plants. She was an avid reader and especially enjoyed the news and current events.
We would like to thank Maria Arbuthnot, mom’s dear care giver and friend for her excellent care. Mom moved to the Rosewood Retirement Residence where she received outstanding care and compassion. We would also like to thank the staff at the Grace Hospital for their exceptional care of mom. A private family funeral was held at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Arrangements in care of Voyage Funeral Home and Crematorium.
5 thoughts on “Helen Constantinides”
Θερμά συλλυπητήρια στη Μαρία και την Ελισάβετ, στους συζύγους τους και βέβαια στα εγγόνια της αγαπημένης μας θείας.
Να ζήσετε να την θυμόσαστε. Εφυγε να συναντήσει στον παράδεισο τις αδελφές της Αρτεμη, Ρένα και Μαρία και μαζί τους να παρατηρεί από ψηλά τα αγαπημένα της πρόσωπα. Καλό ταξίδι θεία θα σε θυμόμαστε πάντα με αγάπη και νοσταλγία.
Our condolences to the family. May he memory be eternal.
Kyriacos & Kathy Hatzipanayis
What a lovely Lady. Always s kind and encouraging to me and my children. She will be missed dearly. May her family know how grateful we all are to have been cared for by Helen and we give thanks for her maby years of service to the community and to her patients. Memory eternal. 🤗🙏🏼💖
We send heartfelt condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We had the pleasure of knowing Helen and Prodromos and family for many years as kind neighbours and excellent members of the Greek community. May your loving memories of Helen give you strength during this difficult time. God bless. Caterina and George Sotiriadis
Maria and Elizabeth, and family
My deepest condolences for the loss of your lovely mom, my aunt. May you always remember her,
Καλό ταξίδι Θέα Ελενη, we will always remember you.
Love your cousin Dimitra