Helen Smalko's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in St. Catharines, Ontario

Helen Smalko

August 2, 1928 - January 28, 2026 (97 years old)

St. Catharines, Ontario

Helen Smalko's obituary , Passed away on January 28, 2026 in St. Catharines, Ontario
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Helen Smalko

August 2, 1928 - January 28, 2026 (97 years old)

St. Catharines, Ontario

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Helen Smalko Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Helen Smalko of St. Catharines, Ontario, who passed away on January 28, 2026 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Helen Smalko to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her husband Walter; her grandson Brody Hunter; her parents, John Berkyto and Jennie Berkyto; and her brother Edward Berkyto.

She is survived by: her daughters, Carol Kurek (late Edward) of London, ON, Cindy Hunter (Darryl) of Meeting Creek, AB and Cathy Billings (Ross) of Foothills, AB.; her grandchildren, Daniel Kurek (Emma Boug), Nicholas Kurek (Suesan), Devon Hunter and Forrest Billings; and her sister-in-law Marilyn.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Victoria Lawn Cemetery (431 Queenston St, St. Catharines, ON L2P2Y3).

Donations to the Alzheimers Society would be much appreciated.



Fri

Apr 24

Graveside service

11:00 AM

Victoria Lawn Cemetery
431 Queenston St, St. Catharines, ON L2P2Y3

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