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Helena “Helen” Bielik

December 9, 2023

Helena “Helen” Bielik, age 83, of London, ON, passed away on December 9, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Helen was born on February 20, 1940, to parents Jan Rysavy and Etela Rysavy (Capkova) in Horna Krupa, Czechoslovakia.

Helen and her husband and young children fled Czechoslovakia in the year 1969 for a better life where they eventually sought refuge in Ontario, Canada. While in Canada, Helen continued to work as a nurse at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She loved her career as an Operating Room nurse. Helen maintained relationships with many of her former colleagues, she loved getting together with “the girls from the OR” every so often to catch up.

Helen loved to travel. She was always planning a trip somewhere, whether it be to Europe, Cuba, or even as far as Southeast Asia. Much like travelling, Helen loved a good party. She was often attending parties with friends or throwing her own. Helen could be described by friends and family as the life of the party. She loved being with her friends, she cherished the many special relationships she has made throughout her life.

Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Matus Bielik; daughter Ivica Bielik; brother Milan Bielik; and sister Anicka Stubna (Rysavy).

Helen is survived by her son Ivan Bielik; daughter and son-in-law Adriana Hurst (Bielik) and Michael Hurst; grandchildren Mikayla Steven (Hurst) and husband Mitchell Steven, Mathew Hurst and partner Patricia Gibson. Helen is also survived by her niece Alena Kucirek and her husband Ivo Kucirek and their three children Peter, Daniel, and Nicole Kucirek. Helen has many other cousins, nieces, and nephews in Slovakia whom she loved dearly.

A special thank you to London Health Sciences Palliative care team and the Palliative Care Outreach Team (PCOT 2) for their grace, care, and aiding in Helen’s wish to palliate at home.

There will be a service held at Northview Funeral Chapel, 1490 Highbury Avenue North, London, on December 12, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made to Canadian Cancer Society, in Helen’s honour to fund further cancer research as cancer has greatly impacted her and her loved ones.

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Audrey & Mike & Family, We are so very sorry to hear of the passing of Audrey's mom. Please know that we are both thinking of you and holding you close in our prayers.

~ Dorothy and Bobbie McClelland

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~ milan,katarina dencev

Learning on line of life led us to know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love and that we gain an angel for life to go on. Helen is ONE of them. R.I.P BEAUTIFUL!

~ katarina

Sincere condolences to all the family. I have known Helen for many years. She was gracious, kind, loving and will be so missed. RIP Helen.

~ Rita Hogan

We are heartbroken 💔 she was such a loving & kind person. She was family. Condolences, love & hugs to everyone

~ Brian & Barb Steven & Family

Mikayla and Mitchell we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your Grandmother. We know she will be in your thoughts and hearts forever. We are thinking of the both of you. Aunt Doreen, Aunt Merle and Aunt Elda.

~ Elda Maw

Services for Helena “Helen” Bielik

Visitation will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

December 12, 2023 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Funeral Service will be held at:
Northview Funeral Chapel
1490 Highbury Avenue North,
London, Ontario

December 12, 2023 3:00 pm

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