elevated cX1HJ June 27, 1943 – May 15, 2020

elevated cX1HJ Visitation
Private

elevated cX1HJ Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6

elevated cX1HJ Funeral Service
Private                                   

elevated cX1HJ Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home

elevated cX1HJ Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery

elevated cX1HJ Obituary

elevated cX1HJ ZNIDAREC  HELEN (nee McAteer) – After a long heroic journey, Helen peacefully passed away in the early morning of Friday May 15th 2020.

elevated cX1HJ Helen, predeceased by her loving parents Bridget and Frank McAteer. Adored wife and best friend of husband Martin Znidarec, beloved Mother of Joan Znidarec, Marlo Znidarec-Lupis (Mother in law to Christian Lupis) Gramma to Marella Lupis and Mother to Christine Znidarec. Dear sister of the late Edward McAteer (friend to sister in law Marlene McAteer) and predeceased by brother Brian McAteer. Dear friend and cousin to Mary (Joe) Flanagan.

elevated cX1HJ Remembered lovingly by her many brother and sister in laws ,God children, nieces, nephews and cousins. Helen had a large family in Canada, Ireland, Croatia and the United States. She will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends. 

elevated cX1HJ We take comfort in knowing that she will be met in Heaven by her predeceased family, friends and many pets.

elevated cX1HJ Helen championed many charitable causes , sat on many boards and dedicated countless hours to volunteering. She was always a shoulder and ear for anyone in need. Fun loving , kind, compassionate she will always remain an inspiration and role model to her daughters, granddaughter , family and all who had the privilege to know her.

elevated cX1HJ  The world has lost some of its sparkle as we have lost our beautiful Irish Rose. 

elevated cX1HJ A special thank you to her long time care giver and friend Maidy Fuerte. 

elevated cX1HJ A private service and interment will be held with immediate family only during this global pandemic.

elevated cX1HJ  A mass and reception will be held at a later date once pandemic restrictions have been lifted. Helen was a founder and longtime supporter of The Community Meal Program (out of the cold) at St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, Port Credit,  Mississauga. If desired in lieu of flowers donations may be made to this worthy cause . StMaryStaroftheSeaMI@archtoronto.org  note: Community Meal Program.

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