HELENE REKRUT

After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Helene Rekrut passed away at the Fort Saskatchewan Health Centre in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. on Thursday, Jan. 19, 2006.
She was born Nov. 16, 1932 in Sundown, Man. to the late Steve and Annie Eluik.
Mourning her loss are her children, Sharon (Bill) Parsons, William (Lois) Rekrut, and Patricia (Mel) Rekrut; as well as two grandsons, Jacob Rekrut and Nikola Rekrut.
Also surviving are her brothers, Paul (Beverly) Eliuk, Mike (Marie) Eliuk, John (Judy) Eluik, and Nick (Sonja) Eluik; as well as sisters, Mary Holland, Iris (Leo) Langlois, and Alice (Roger) Lougheed.
Helene also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews who will miss her and the special things that she did for them. Some of them only called her “Baba.”
Helene was predeceased by her parents; brother, William; sister, Lillian Lindholm; and an infant daughter, Lori Ann.
Helene spent many years working for Grey Goose Bus Lines and was affectionately known as “Mother Goose.” After retiring, she moved to Sundown, where she enjoyed her gardening, knitting, and long walks.
She made sure that all who visited her never left without tasting her “great Ukrainian cooking.”
Three years ago, she made the big move from Sundown to Fort Saskatchewan to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no funeral.
Cremation has taken place in Fort Saskatchewan and interment of ashes will take place at Chapple Cemetery in Barwick, Ont. at a later date.
Vichnaya Pamyat