Sr. Helen Kallus, OBL. OSB.

Message from Carol-Jo Shonka

Well its my birthday today. I will never again get one of your special hand-made cards. Every time I go to the mail box I think "I will never again get a letter or package from Mother Helen" and I miss you so. Sr. Margaret left us last week to come home to be with our Lord at the "Mission House in Heaven". I asked her to let all of you know that I really miss you all". I know that you all are watching over us from up there and I feel your hand and guidance here and there in my everyday life. Thank you for always being a calm, steady nurturing force in my life. God Bless you, miss you so very much!

A candle was lit by Carol-Jo Shonka on April 17, 2018 5:17 PM

A candle was lit by Bob & Marlene Clark on January 11, 2018 9:26 AM

A candle was lit by Diane Williams on January 10, 2018 2:22 PM

A candle was lit by Ralph & Catherine Goerig on January 10, 2018 8:39 AM

---

Good bye Aunt Sister Helen. We will miss you! You are now in your heavenly home and at rest and peace! God bless you!

A candle was lit by Lee and Ann Monje on January 9, 2018 9:56 PM

Message from Loren Umali

I can’t believe you are no longer with us. My heart is deeply saddened. You have been a part of my life for all these years at Villa St. Benedict. I am so blessed to have known someone special like you who is full of love and kindness towards others. I will never see you again, but you will never e forgotten. We will always keep you in our hearts and will cherished your memory forever.

A candle was lit by Loren Umali on January 9, 2018 6:11 PM

---

I can’t believe you are no longer with us. My heart is deeply saddened . You have been a part of my life for all these years I work at Villa St. Benedict. I am so blessed to have known someone special like you who is full of love and kindness towards others. I will never see you again, but you will never be forgotten. We will always keep you in our hearts and will cherished your memory forever.

Message from Rod and Myrna Salaysay

Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thoughts and prayers. I admired Sister Helen for her strength of character and faith. I will continue to be inspired by the actions she took and things done when she was alive. She will live in our hearts full of memories to embraced. Our sincere condolences. I’ll be praying for all to have peace and comfort!

A candle was lit by Loren Umali and family on January 9, 2018 6:00 PM

A candle was lit by Rod and Myrna Salasay on January 9, 2018 5:52 PM

A candle was lit by Myrna Salaysay on January 9, 2018 4:17 PM

Message from Rosinni, Beto, Bea & Noah

You inspire me to do good to other people. You showed me how to love more. You are one of a kind! Thank you for loving my children Bea and Noah. They both adored You. Thank you for making them happy with your surpises. For encouraging and supporting Bea to do good in school. We love you dearly Sr. Helen. May you rest in peace.

A candle was lit by Rosinni dela Rosa on January 9, 2018 3:06 PM

A candle was lit by Doris Gulem on January 9, 2018 2:45 PM

A candle was lit by Daren & Christine Mazier and family on January 9, 2018 12:17 PM

A candle was lit by Ricci & Veronica Vallarta on January 9, 2018 11:30 AM

Message from Denise J and Lorraine Boyett

SIster Helen, You truly were a blessing to us all. Thank you for all your prayers for our families. Our mother, Lupe Boyett, treasured her friendship with you. You continue to be in our prayers and will always have a special place in our hearts.

A candle was lit by Denise and Lorraine and family on January 9, 2018 10:59 AM

Message from Lupe Boyett

We were blessed by your presence here on earth. Rest in Peace, Sister Helen.

A candle was lit by Lupe Boyett on January 9, 2018 10:35 AM

A candle was lit by Salaysay’s Family! on January 9, 2018 10:33 AM

A candle was lit by Ricardo Vallarta & Family on January 9, 2018 9:00 AM

A candle was lit by Loren Umali and family on January 9, 2018 8:32 AM

A candle was lit by Loren Umali and family on January 9, 2018 8:30 AM

A candle was lit by Ding, Agnes, Joe, Arnie Decino on January 9, 2018 7:30 AM

A candle was lit by Famil on January 9, 2018 7:27 AM

---

Dearest Sister Helen, M y brain was empty until you left us, I know this is a call from God, You keep telling me you ready to go anytime, to be with your family. You are more than my mother that nobody can replace you, specially in my heart. You thought me everything I should know, that you and me knew, we share each other what I know and what you know. We have lots experience together, until the end we are making beautiful cards that you sent last Christmas, that you told me we are ready making cards for the next 10 years, I guess I am to continue this by myself, You’ve been helped to me and my family, for 18 years. Until the last day of your breath, I ask you who am I, you still remember my name and I am very proud of that. How does one thank you , For all the things you do? In the dictionary under generosity, Should be a photo of you! i Do not know what we would have done , Had it not been for you! How we express our feelings, For the things you did for us , Never expecting gratitude or praise, and never waiting a fuss? All I can say “THANK YOU” And hope that the meaning is clear that is a deep heart felt thanks and pray that It’s depth your heart can hear! We love you forever , until we meet again. You always remain in our heart. Thank you so much.

Expression of Sympathy

A MONET'S GARDEN TABLE BASKET was sent on January 8, 2018

Will miss you deeply. Love you Diane Williams

Message from Diane m Williams

Mother Helen you taught me so much as a child and we're so patient with me. I never thought that when I saw you in September last year that would be the last time I would see you or get a warm hug from you. I love you so much and am heartbroken. I hope to see you again. I know you are in heaven with God. You used to call me your little shadow

A candle was lit by Michael and Theresa Palmer on January 6, 2018 11:59 PM

Message from Carol-Jo Shonka, Granddaughter of Adolf Shonka

Mother Helen, you were an inspiration to me and my sisters while growing up. I remember when you taught us how to "run" because you said all we ever did was hop around. Affectionately you called us "those goofy kids." You taught us how to garden and how to help prepare the harvest and how to pray the rosary. You taught us to steer the truck while you drove because we were too small for our legs to reach the pedals. You taught us to drive the tractor too. You would nurse our boo-boos when we were stung by a bee or skinned our knee, or when someone hurt our feelings (the internal boo-boo's too). You showed patience and charity and that it was OK to ask for help. And you always said "ask Jesus for guidance, put your faith in our Lord". We will miss you dearly but know that it was time for you to go home and be with our Lord. But a tiny bit of you will always stay right here in my heart. God Bless you, Mother Helen! , Love Carol-Jo Shonka

Message from Bernadettte, Theresa, & Joseph Shonka

In Loving Memory - Gregorian Masses will be said through the Seraphic Association. These Gregorian Masses will begin the 14th of January and will follow for 30 consecutive days. Mother Helen, you helped us grow up when we were kids. We have so many loving memories of you and the other Oblates. Joseph always remembers when he & Frank flipped your Farmall A tractor. Theresa recalls your comforting explanation about the Sanctuary Lamp only in Catholic churches that guarantees the real presence of Christ. I recall your not being too upset when Diane and I licked the goats’ salt block and a few years later teaching me to make rosaries and especially the St. Michael Chaplet. Now, Mother Helen, please continue to help us from heaven.--The Adolph Shonka family - Joseph, Theresa, & Bernadette