Obituary of Helen Michel

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Helen Michel announce her passing on January 6^th, 2025, at her home in Sheshatshiu, NL at the age of 63 years.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband: Joachim Michel; children: Helen Rich (Jason Rich), Joachim Michel Jr (Madeline Michel), Penote Michel and Mary Louise Pokue (Sylvester Pokue); brothers: John Luke Nuna and George Nuna; brothers in law: Matthew Michel, John Roy Michel, and Jarvis Michel; sister: Janet Michel; grandchildren: Mary May Michel, Haylie Michel, June Michel, Joey Michel, Teueikan Michel, Hope Michel, Owen Michel, Paul Rich, Jimmy Rich, Raya Penunsi, Benson Penunsi, Shimun Penunsi, Zeya Penunsi, Teya Penunsi, Ashley Piwas, Ariel Piwas, Taila Pokue, Kalenna Pokue, McKala Antuan, Kayla Antuan, Maki, Madison, Blake, Keesha Rich, Dalton Rich, Ally Rich, Marilyn Rich, Tamanik Rich, Miquel Rich, Karlayiass Pokue, and Mackley Pokue; great grandchildren: Tristen Michel, Sylvie Michel, and Ariela Antuan as well as a large circle of extended relatives and friends.

Helen was predeceased by her parents: Matthew and Anniette Nuna; baby boy Michel; and siblings: Basil Nuna, Paul Nuna, Germaine Nuna, Sandra Nuna, and Antuan Nuna.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9^th, 2025, at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.

The wake will take place on Friday, January 10^th, 2025, at Joachim’s home in Sheshatshiu, NL starting at 10:00 am.

The funeral will be held on Saturday, January 11^th, 2025, at 1:00 pm from the Roman Catholic Church in Sheshatshiu, NL with Father Joe officiating.