LYS, Helen
September 13, 1925 – December 12, 2022
We announce the peaceful passing of Helen (nee Rogowski) Lys on Monday, December 12, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Home in Saskatoon. A loving sister, Mother, Baba and Prababa, Helen is survived by her daughter Lissa Gruza (spouse Murray), grandchildren Andrea Gruza (spouse Elliot Morris), Matthew Gruza (spouse Amanda Gruza), great grandchildren James and William Morris, Nicholas and Olena Gruza. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Joyce Rogowski, Helene Rogowski, and Betty Lys, brother-in-law Bill Lys, and numerous nieces and nephews. Helen is predeceased by her husband Michael, parents Harry and Magdeline Rogowski, in-laws Borys and Efrozyna Lys, sister Mary Waslen, brothers Henry and Bill Rogowski, sister-in-law Bernice Lys, brothers-in-law Bill Waslen and Harry Lys, and nephew Ray Waslen. Prayers will be held at Park Funeral Home in Saskatoon on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7pm, and Divine Liturgy at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral on Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10 am. Right Reverend Father Janko Kolosnjaji celebrant. The family thanks the Sisters of St. Joseph and staff of St. Joseph’s Home for their compassionate and loving care throughout Mom’s stay. Thank you also MAC unit at St. Paul’s Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph for aid to Ukraine or a charity of your choice. To share memories and condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach of Park Funeral Home, Saskatoon, 306.244.2103.
