Obituary of McCARTHY – Helen Martha

February 11, 1945 – November 22, 2009 Helen beloved wife of Blaine of Calgary passed away on November 22, 2009 at the age of 64 years. It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of our wife and mother Helen. Helen Martha was born on February 11, 1945 in Herbert SK., to David and Margaret Doerksen. She went to school in Main Centre and Herbert SK., and when she finished she relocated to Swift Current SK. There she met her husband Blaine. They moved to Calgary where she worked for many years at China City Restaurant making many treasured friends along the way. Helen most enjoyed family and friend get-togethers over coffee and tea, as well as spending time with her grandchildren. One of her favourite places to be was at the family cabin where she took pleasure in gardening and picking berries. Besides her loving husband, Helen is remembered by her children, Barry (Denise) McCarthy, Dean McCarthy (Tanya Zolis), and Tammy McCarthy (Morgan Simmonds); seven grandchildren, Samara, Shayla, Brendan, Dylan, Alycia, Jada and Rashaun; brothers, Jake (Roberta) Doerksen, and Henry (Betty) Doerksen. Helen was predeceased by her mother Margaret Doerksen, her father David M. Doerksen and her brother David H. Doerksen. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Friday, November 27, 2009 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Helen’s life will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY’S Fish Creek Chapel (14441 Bannister Road S.E.) on Saturday, November 28, 2009 at 10:30a.m Graveside Service to follow at Mountain View Memorial Garden, 1515 – 100 Street S.E. Forward condolences through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. In living memory of Helen McCarthy a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD S.E. Telephone: (403) 256-9575.