Helen (Penner) Thiessen Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Helen (Penner) Thiessen (Winkler, Manitoba), who passed away at the age of 97, on February 24, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen (Penner) Thiessen to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Helen's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Helen's journey be filled with peace and serenity, and may she find rest in the embrace of eternity.

She was predeceased by: her husband Cornelius Thiessen; and her son James. She is survived by: her sons, Gerald (Marianne) and Sheldon; her grandchildren, Michelle, Blaine, Michael, Chris and Katherin; and her great grandchildren, Brynn and Keelen.

Viewing was held on Saturday, February 28th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Sunday, March 1st 2026 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Wiebe Funeral Homes Ltd. - Winkler (121 8 St, Winkler, MB R6W0M1).