Obituary of Helga Wiens

 Helga Wiens (nee Janzen) passed away Friday, March 18, 2022, into the loving arms of Jesus with her family by her side, at Pleasant Manor in Virgil. She was 82 years old.

Helga was born on November 11, 1939 in Santa Catarina, Brazil to Heinrich & Anna Janzen. It was there, at her youth group, that she captured the eye of Abram Wiens. They were married on June 7, 1958. The family of 5 immigrated to Canada in 1967 and settled in St. Catharines. In 1987 Helga & Abe moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake. They made many wonderful memories together traveling & camping, and in more recent years spending extended time in Florida.

Helga will be remembered & missed by her loving husband, Abram and by her children; Dori (Ernie), Carlos (Carole) and John (Patty). She adored her 10 grandchildren and their spouses, and was so full of love for her 19 great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by her infant grand daughter Jacqueline in 1987.

She is also survived by her sisters, Olga Schlapp, Anni Mandau and her brother Rudi Janzen, her sister-in-laws & brother-in-laws and many nieces & nephews.

Visitation will be Wednesday, March 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm at Scott St. MB Church, 339 Scott St., St. Catharines. Memorial Service will be on Thursday at 1:30pm at Scott St. MB Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Radiant Care Pleasant Manor or Camp Crossroads.

A special thank you to Sally Baerg & her team and also to the staff at Pleasant Manor for their wonderful and loving care.