Elizabeth "Elsie" Sophia (Gura) Bielesch

Elizabeth “Elsie” Bielesch passed away on April 13, 2023 in Vermilion at the age of 94 years.

She will be remembered by her children Mary Anne (Bob) Machin of Vermilion, Eileen (Terry) Layden of Rocky Mountain House, Damian (Laura) Bielesch of Lloydminster, Cathy (Bob) Coutu of Sherwood Park, John (Tina) Bielesch of Mannville, and Colin (Jody) Bielesch of Calgary; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister in law Jean Paniak; step sister in law Annette Whelen; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives & friends.

She was predeceased by her husband Peter Bielesch; infant children Randy & Roxanne Bielesch; grandchild Orrin Nicoll; father John Gura Mother Helen (John) Semeniuk; and sons in law Ernie Mokry and Duncan Nicoll.

A Funeral Mass was held on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Holy Name Catholic Church, Vermilion. Reception to follow at the Mannville Recreation Centre. To view the slideshow of Elsie's life, please click on the following link: https://youtu.be/Hqc-I-icm_c

Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Vermilion Health Centre, Mannville Patient Care Fund, Haying in the 30’s, or a charity of one’s choice.

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