Helen Margaret Rose (nee Rodway) Riddell

Obituary

Passed on

May 10, 1939 – March 31, 2026

Peacefully, after a brief illness, Helen passed away March 31, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Helen is survived by her husband of 67 years, Chris Riddell; daughter Leslie Reimer (Rudy), sons Chris Riddell (Lori) and Jeff Riddell (Ida-Marie); grandchildren Coltyn Reimer (Shayna), Skya Reimer, Mariannick Kroeker (Brett), Brian Riddell (Mira-Joy), Julie Riddell, Emma Riddell, Sarah Riddell and great-grandchildren Hubert Kroeker and Teo Riddell. Her brothers Bill Rodway (Donna) and Jim Rodway (Del).

Helen was predeceased by her parents Graham and Nancy Rodway, sisters Nancy Crockatt and Pat Kotelko.

Helen was born on May 10, 1939 in Stonewall, Manitoba. At the age of 11, her family moved to Warren, Manitoba where she would build the life and legacy we remember today. It was during her school years that she met the love of her life, Chris Riddell.

After high school, Helen worked briefly at Great-West Life and Imperial Oil. She and Chris were married on June 27, 1959 and soon after began their life together on the farm. There they built not only a home, but a life grounded in hard work, love and dedication.

While raising their children Helen and Chris worked tirelessly but always made time for friends, family and sports. Helen was deeply involved in her community. She was a lifetime member of the Warren Curling Club, taught Sunday school at the Warren United Church and volunteered at both the Warren Recreation Centre and the Warren Community Hall.

Helen played an integral role in the success of the farm and business she and Chris built over the many years of their marriage. She was an inspiration to all who knew her – deeply devoted herself to her family, her community and her farm.

Married for nearly 67 years, Helen’s life was rich with love, including the joy of becoming grandmother and great-grandmother. She had a wonderful sense of humor, loved to laugh and shared that gift with everyone around her.

She was an amazing mother, a devoted wife and an incredibly hardworking woman.

Rest in peace mom. We love you.

Celebration of life will be held at the Warren Memorial Hall, Saturday, June 13 at 1:00 p.m. Internment will be held at Warren Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Interlake Eastern Regional Health Authority, the Warren United Church or a charity of your choice.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Stonewall Hospital for the phenomenal care for Helen and kindness towards her family.

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