KANZ: Our Mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart, She planted all the good things that gave our life it's start. She turned us to the sunshine and encouraged us to dream, Fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem... And when the winds and rain came, she protected us enough-- But not too much because she knew we'd need to stand up strong and tough. Her constant good example always taught us right from wrong-- Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Mother's garden. We are her legacy- And we hope today she feels the love reflected back from us. Helen Regina Kanz passed away on January 24, 2013 at the age of 83. Helen was born to August and Emily Hirschfeld near Cando, SK. She married Bill Kanz in 1947 where they farmed and ran a service station then retired to Battleford, SK. She was predeceased by her loving husband Bill, parents August and Emily, sister Tillie Mantai, brother Ed Hirschfeld, brother in laws George and Henry Kanz. Left to cherish her memory are daughter Marilyn (Dennis) Remeshylo, son Jim (Cindy) Kanz, grandchildren Dean (Krista) Remeshylo, Dyan (Jann) Zdunick, Bobbi Jean Kanz, Jamie (Blair) Michaud, great grandchildren Jordan, Jared and Luke Remshylo, Raegan Zdunick, Jacob and Kalyn Dick, Paige, Janae and Luc Michaud. Helen's greatest love, her home and family was reflected in all the babysitting she did for her grandchildren and great grandchildren and in the large garden from which she grew and preserved fruit and vegetables to give to all her children. A private interment will be held at a later date. Thank you to the caring staff at BDCC, all the staff at BUH and Bob Mackay for his professional services.
