Helen was born in the village of Radovcici in Croatia on April 10, 1925 to Stjepan and Ane Vidak Divizic. She went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2020. Helen immigrated to the United States in 1951, traveling with her Uncle P.J. Divizich of Ducor, California. She resided in Ducor for a few months, then met John Lubisich. They were married on February 24, 1952. They were blessed with three sons. Together they farmed peaches, plums, and grapes in Clovis. Helen was a homemaker who loved God, her church, and her family. Her door was always open to anyone for a piece of her famous peach pie and a cup of coffee, or any of her delicious home-cooked meals. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John; siblings, Marija Tomas, Luce Mekis, Pasko Divizich, and Peter Divizich. Helen will be greatly missed by her three sons and their spouses, John (Jan), Stephen (Susan), and Melvin (Toni); grandchildren John Lubisich, Matthew Lubisich (Brianne), and Stephanie Lee (Stephen); and great-grandchildren Killian Lubisich and Addison Lee; her brother John Divizich (Fanita); sisters-in-law Kay Dill and Rade Lubisich; and many nieces and nephews. We would like to thank her very compassionate care givers Irene, Jan, Kai, Jessy and Nancy Hinds Hospice for the outstanding and loving care they provided. We are eternally grateful. Services provided by Whitehurst Sullivan Burns and Blair Funeral Home. Remembrances may be made to Nancy Hinds Hospice or your favorite charity.

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Published by Fresno Bee on Aug. 16, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Helen Lubisich

7 Entries

Christine & Katie Arbuckle

August 27, 2021

Sending our condolences & prayers of comfort on the loss of your precious mother and grandmother. Our families have been friends for many years. Miss Helen's passing is a huge loss for our entire community.

Ann Jopling (Lubisich)

August 28, 2020

Aunt Helen was indeed a lovely and kind woman who I have always treasured in my heart. She was always so welcoming to our family whenever we came to visit. I appreciate especially one afternoon when she took time to share old photos and examples of needlework from the old country.
I send hugs and condolences to my dear cousins and their families.
With love,
Ann Jopling (Lubisich)
Niece

Gene Griffith

August 19, 2020

I knew Helen or MaMa as the boys called her for almost 50 years. Steve and John were students of mine at Clovis High and Steve introduced me to his parents because we became close friends. She was a wonderful cook as I and many people can tell you, she was always offering me a piece of pie or other delicious treat. She fixed a delicious lunch every day for Steve and the boys when they were there. The boys worked hard to keep their mother at home especially Steve who was there every day and even took her to church every Sunday. Whenever I visited her she always had a friendly smile and would ask me about my wife and family and she was genuinely interested in knowing about them, where they lived and how many grand children I had. She thanked me numerous times for being friends with Steve as she told me I was a good influence on him. She loved living and working on a farm and dearly loved her boys and grand children. She ruled the house and raised her sons to be extremely hard working and dedicated individuals. Helen "MaMa" was a wonderful wife, and mother to John, Steve and Mel or Babe he was called by family and friends. In the last year when I was able to visit her she would tell me she was ready to be with the Lord and was dedicated to watching a religious program on TV every morning. The Lord finally gave her the wish she was praying for and I can see her now sitting next to her husband John, Jesus, her parents and siblings who preceded her into Heaven, talking in her native Croation language and laughing and having a great time. Job well done on Earth Helen it was wonderful knowing you for so long.

Theresa James Hoskins

August 16, 2020

Blessing and prayers for you all at this difficult time Your Mom was a lovely welcoming lady to all she met...yep years on Indianapolis at the beginning to the welcome always at the current home location..
Her faith guided her through life and will continue to serve her well as she journeys on to be with others that passed prior.
What a sad moment but try and remember all the sweet moments as I’m sure that’s what she would want
Blessings and healing to the family.
Theresa James Hoskins

FRED JAMES

August 16, 2020

My condolences on the passing of your mother, I remember your parents when you lived on Indianapolis.

FRED JAMES

August 16, 2020

My condolences on the passing of your mom, I remember your parents when you lived on Indianapolis

Whitehurst, Sullivan, Burns & Blair Chapel

August 15, 2020

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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