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Helen B. Pura

1917 - 2013

Helen B. Pura obituary, 1917-2013, Soledad, CA

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1917

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2013

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Woodyard Funeral Home - Soledad

395 East St.

Soledad, California

Helen Pura Obituary

Soledad

Helen Blomquist Pura

Helen Blomquist Pura, 95, of Soledad, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 10, 2013, at home. She was born October 15, 1917 in Salinas, to Leon Blomquist and Anna Hansen and had been a lifelong resident of Monterey County.

Helen was a graduate of Salinas High School and married the love of her life, Jacob H. Pura. She was one of 13 children. Helen enjoyed reading and spending time with family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Pura of Soledad; brother, Walter (Gloria) Blomquist of Gonzales; two sisters, Anna Twisselmann of Gonzales and Gloria (Herb) Chadwell of Watsonville; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob H. Pura in 2000; infant son, Douglas in 1952; five sisters, Mildred Silacci, Dorothy Sgheiza, Nina Mathiesen, Alma Henry and Margaret Henry; four brothers, Harold, Art, Ray and Henry Blomquist.

Visitation will be held Monday, January 14, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Woodyard Funeral Home in Soledad; followed with Graveside services at 11 a.m., at the Soledad Cemetery, 1711 Metz Road, Soledad.

Memorial contributions in Helen's name may be made on one's favorite charity.

Arrangements by Woodyard Funeral Home, 395 East St., Soledad, 831-678-9100, www.WoodyardFuneralHome.com

Published by The Salinas Californian on Jan. 12, 2013.
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Cynthia - so sorry to read of your mom's passing. Our parents were great friends and enjoyed many times together; in fact your father was Best Man @ my parents wedding 12/26/39 @ the Methodist Church in Greenfield!

Marilyn Quadros
Henry & Muriel Brun's daughter

January 18, 2013

Cynthia, so sorry to hear this sad news.
We kind of lost contact with your mom after we lost my dad in 1986.But I remember her as a wonderful person and I know her and Uncle Jacob loved you so much. She lived a long and good life. Sad to hear she is gone.
Janet Pura Martinez

Janet Pura Martinez

January 15, 2013

Cynthia, I am so sorry for your loss.. I have to say I remember your mother at one of your birthday parties as a kid, but even then I knew she was a special mom... It sounds like you were a great daughter, too. May God bless you during this time as I know He surely will.... Much love, Debi Moranda Shaw

Debi Shaw

January 14, 2013

I was the lucky dental hygienist for this wonderful woman for many years. Her sweet husband and herself always had the nicest things to say and treated me like they cared deeply for me. I am sure that is how they treated many people in their lives. Their daughter Cynthia is the most fantastic woman. She gave her soul to her parents for many years. She gave up her job and put her own life on hold to make sure they had the best of care and daily love. I respect her more than I can say. I know your parents are so happy to be together again. Happy trails to them and to you Cynthia, may your life find a happy place. May you travel and find peace. You have been such a wonderful child. Love Debbie

Debbie Panelli

January 12, 2013

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