Obituary of Helen Dobra

We are saddened to announce the passing of our mother at the age of 100 years. Helen Dobra passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, July 17, 2011. She was born in Arbury, Saskatchewan on November 9, 1910. Helen was predeceased by her husband Nicholas Dobra; her parents Constantine and Mary (Laslo) Pascu; stepfather Dan Cuciran; brothers, Constantine, George and John Pascu; stepbrothers, Phillip and Bill Cuciran; sisters Anne Zaremba, Jean Johnson and Rosella Anderson; and granddaughter Deanna Stolz. Helen will be lovingly remembered by her children, George (Anna) Dobra, Doreen (George) Fefchuck, Marlene (George) Paranuik and Geraldine (Larry) Krienke; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nephews and nieces. Helen moved to the Kayville district with her parents in 1911. In 1931 she married Nicholas Dobra and together they farmed in the Kayville area for over 60 years. After Nicholas passing in November 1990, Helen continued to live in her home until age 91 at which time she made her home with her daughter Doreen and son-in-law George. In 2008 Helen moved to Parkside Extendicare and resided there until her passing. The family would like to thank everyone at Parkside Extendicare for the wonderful care given to Helen during her stay there. Funeral Service will be held at St. George Orthodox Cathedral, 2005 Edgar Street, Regina on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park. At the familys request, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Regina Humane Society, P.O. Box 3143 Stn Main, Regina, SK, S4P 3G7. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com