Helene Carol Streck

Helene Carol (Kreiner) Streck was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 1, 1936. She and her sister, Dorothy (Kreiner) Frey grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio, and in 1947 the family moved to Burbank, California. The family eventually moved to Azusa where she attended Citrus Junior College graduating with an Associates in Business degree.

After graduating she worked at Arrow Jet Corp., and through mutual friends she met her husband, Frank Albert Streck. They were married for 28 years and she was a stay-at-home mom until his passing. Eventually she went to work for AQMD for the State of California and worked her way up to an Executive Secretary until her retirement.

Helene had a knack for photography and loved taking photos of people and different places. This passion went hand in hand with her love for travel and adventures. Throughout her life, she was able to explore many different countries including, but not limited to: Canada, Mexico, Central America, St. Thomas and many islands in the Caribbean, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Italy, France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Spain, Portugal, South America, Turkey, Greece, China, and Jerusalem as well as many places in the United States. While on a trip to Alaska she took a helicopter ride and landed on the Mendenhall Glacier.

Helene departed this life on Friday, August 8, 2025. She is survived by her three sons: Michael Albert Streck, Thomas Louis Streck, and Timothy Streck. She also leaves behind two grandchildren: Timothy Streck, Jr., and Kimberly Hollis, as well as her sister, Dorothy Frey; a niece, Diane Frey Celmer; and nephew, David Frey.