Obituary of Helen Hysuick

Elena "Helen” Hysuick of Assiniboia, SK passed away at the Assiniboia Union Hospital Long Term Care on July 12, 2018, at the age of 98 years. Helen was born on July 28, 1919, in the RM of Old Post. She was the oldest of six children born to Nickolas and Elizabeth (nee Petrescu) Coroluick. Helen grew up in a small 2 room house, and the family moved several times. She was brought up with many values and learned how to cook, sew, and run the household at an early age. She also drove the grain truck, helped with chores, looked after her younger siblings, and attended school in Wood Mountain. Helen married Lee Hysuick on September 27, 1936. They made their home east of Wood Mountain and one year later bought Helen’s grandfather’s farm. Over the years they expanded their farm in the Waverly area. Helen and Lee were blessed with four children, Lenora, Iver, Garry and Dennis. In 1954, the family moved to Wood Mountain so the children could attend school, as there were no busses yet. Over the years Helen and Lee raised grain, cattle, horses, pigs, and chickens. They began farming with horses and saw many changes in agriculture over the years. Helen enjoyed curling, bingo, playing cards, board games, dancing, music, singing in the church choir, and going to the Wood Mountain Rodeo. She loved movies and her favorite was "Gone with the Wind.” Helen was an excellent cook, gardener, and a fantastic seamstress and quilter. She also loved puzzles and would work on them for hours. In 2000, Helen and Lee moved to Assiniboia and enjoyed coming back to Wood Mountain for the summers. Helen always appreciated a visit from family and friends. She was always laughing and had a wonderful sense of humour. Helen was cherished by her loving family and will be dearly missed. Helen's family: husband Lee Hysuick (2002); daughter Lenora (Mike, 2018) Rotariu, granddaughter Sherry (Doug) Gallagher, great granddaughter Shannon Gallagher (Mitch), great great grandchildren Haylie, Madeline, great grandson Shaun, great granddaughter Krista (Coleman) Myren, great great grandchildren Aiden, Alaina, grandson Marvin Rotariu, granddaughter Brenda (Larry) McIvor, great grandchildren Tyler, Tamara, granddaughter Jacqueline (Wilson) Tominiko, grandson David (Lynn) Rotariu, great grandchildren Jessica, Ashley, Ethan; son Iver Hysuick (2013), granddaughter Paula (Tim) Hugie, great grandchildren Wade, Ridge, granddaughter Tashia (Brad) Schmidt, great granddaughter Becka (Ben Curtis), great grandson Cauy, granddaughter Tanis (Sheldon) Oliver, great grandson Karson, daughter-in-law Joan McGonigal (2008); son Garry (Louise) Hysuick, grandson Derek Hysuick (Breann Pagan), grandson Scott (Kerri) Hysuick, great grandson Braeden; son Dennis (Carmen) Hysuick, granddaughter Juanita Hysuick, great grandson Dakota Petersen (Chantel Shapley), great great granddaughter Cashlea Marie, grandson Chad (Donna) Hysuick, great grandson Shay. We would like to thank family and friends for the many acts of kindness in the loss of our dear Mother and Grandma. For the food, visits, flowers, cards, and prayers. And to the many people who came from near and far to the funeral. Your thoughts of kindness will never be forgotten. Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, 2:00 p.m., at Piche-Hawkins-Grondin Funeral Chapel, Assiniboia, SK, with Elan Grondin officiant. The eulogy was shared by Garry Hysuick and Sherry Gallagher. Scripture reading was given by Don Punga. Pallbearers were Marvin Rotariu, David Rotariu, Derek Hysuick, Scott Hysuick, Chad Hysuick, and Tim Hugie. Interment took place at the Holy Transfiguration Romanian Orthodox Cemetery, Wood Mountain, SK. Memorial donations in memory of Helen to the Assiniboia Union Hospital Long Term Care, c/o South Country Health Care Foundation, Box 1750, Assiniboia, SK S0H 0B0 were greatly appreciated.