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Helvi Kyllikki Stefanich, - Obituaries | Timiskaming Funeral Cooperative

Helvi Kyllikki Stefanich,

HELVI KYLLIKKI STEFANICH,

2021

STEFANICH, Helvi (nee Purola) – Former proprietor of Barney’s store in Larder Lake. It is with great sorrow that the family wishes to announce the passing of Helvi Stefanich (nee Purola) at the Kirkland Lake Extendicare Nursing Home on Sunday, August 3rd, 2014 at the age of 75 years. Helvi was predeceased by her beloved husband John Stefanich on March 5, 2008 and her parents Oskar and Alma Purola (Peltola). She is survived by her brothers Olavi Purola (Suzanne), Marti Purola; sister Alli Tamminen (late Toby); sister-in-law Renie Stefanich (late Bill), brother-in-law Mike Stefanich, nieces and nephews Elaine and Raymond Tamminen, Jill Purola (Mark), Andrew Purola, Tracey and Rosanne Brown, Mark, Jody, and Kyle Stefanich. Helvi was an active member of the Catholic Church and proud member of the Catholic Women’s League in Larder Lake. She and her late husband John contributed greatly to their community and loved interacting and socializing with friends and family. Helvi was known for her passion for animals; especially her poodles Pierre and Prince as well as her much loved cat Joey. Helvi will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A special thanks from the family to the staff at Extendicare for their loving and compassionate care of Helvi. In accordance with Helvi’s wishes, a cremation has taken place. A private family memorial will take place at a future date. Donations in Helvi’s memory may be made to the Ontario Humane Society or the Canadian Cancer Society.Offer Condolence for the family of Helvi Kyllikki Stefanich

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8 messages received

Sincere condolences and my deepest sympathy to Helvi’s family. Our family has grown up with both John and Helvi. Helvi was one of my closest and dearest friends and will be sorely missed. She was a kind, caring, compassionate and thoughtful friend. She has left our family with so many wonderful and humorous memories. I am saddened she is gone, love you my friend. She will always be in our thoughts and prayers. With our deepest sympathy, Norma Gunsinger (Calderan) & Family

Norma Gunsinger (Calderan), March 1, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family. Many fond memories from Barney’s store.

Carmen Jasmin(Charbonneau), March 1, 2021

I along with many Larder Lakers remember Helvi and Johnny from our many visits to Barney’s. I am saddened to hear of her passing and wish all the members of her family, sincere condolences.

David Lalonde , March 1, 2021

Saddened to hear of Helvi’s passing. I think of her and Johnny fondly from my childhood. Sincere condolences to Helvi’s family and friends. May she rest in peace now.

Suzy (Skawinski) Hager, March 1, 2021

Was saddened when I heard that Helvi has passed.. Her & Johnny were people that stuck in my memory from the days of “Barney’s Store”.. Great people that Larder Lake has lost.. R.I.P Helvi… My sincerest condolences go to all family left behind..

Fran Hume Cameron, March 1, 2021

To all of Helvi’s family, we were saddened to learn of her passing. May she finally have peace.

Dave & Bety Oehring, March 1, 2021

You will be greatly missed Helvi. I will miss seeing your smiling face and gentle nature. May you rest in peace.

Katrina Wendorf, March 1, 2021

To Helvi’s Family, We want to send our deepest sympathy for your loss. We knew Helvi and her husband for many years. The future will be wonderful, when our loved ones will live again on a paradise earth. How encouraging this is to know. Our thoughts are with you.

Raymonde and Donat Bourgeois, March 1, 2021