Helene Samudio, born on April 18, 1947, in Bamberg, Germany, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of Ruth Wienczny. She was preceded in death by one son Gary.
She is survived by her five loving children: Hugo, Paul, Fernando, Mario, and Helene; 10 grandchildren, Mikki-Jean, Brandon, Blaine, Ashlyn, Alexandra, Amanda, Jenna, Andrew, Logan, Hailey; one daughter-in-law: Sherri.
Helene had a vibrant and youthful spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She was known for her generous heart and for always being her loved ones’ number one supporter. Helene found great joy in gardening, especially tending to her vegetable garden, and she adored her Boston Terrier, Biscuit.
Her warmth, encouragement, and energy will be deeply missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her.
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