Helen VODANOVICH Obituary

Darling Helen who introduced herself and took us under her wing over 40 years ago in Australia on a fruit and vegetable tour and we kept in regular contact staying and visiting the families in TeKauwhata. They gave us amazing hospitality throughout the years and we give our sincere condolences and love to her family.

Sending all our love and condolences to you all.
Helen was a lovely generous kind lady.
Much loved by us all.
Denise,Andrew and Grady Tadman, Gold Coast,Australia
Daughter of the late Mary Sanders (nee Yovich)
Mum is in the photo with Helen and Ivan
Granddaughter of Darinka Yovich (nee Vodanovich)
Pocivaj u miru

My grandparents Leo & Margaret Yates were good friends of Ivan and Helen. I am so glad I came to visit with you this year Helen. Thank you for sharing all yourstories aboit all your mokos and whanau. I will never forget helping you at the orchards and especially your hospitality and aroha for my Nana amd Papa. He mhi aroha ki a koe me to whanau. Arohanui Jackie
Kingi(Yates)

Dear Helen beloved wife of our late cousin Ivan and loving mother of Jessie, Anthony, Barry and families.Wonderful lifetime memories of weekend stays at Chretien Vale Orchard in Te Kauwhata.Mate, Kathleen, David and Kate McRobie,Mate,Joseph,Josephina and Noeleen (deceased) and Martin Marinovich

Sorry to hear about Helen´s passing. She was a great communicator on Facebook with me and she will be missed.
Marie van der Voorn (daughter of Mary Helen Chapman nee Mihaljevich, Helen´s first cousin.
The photo is one of Mum (at back) with Helen that she recently sent me. Pocivaj u miru.

We will remember your welcoming manner and your fabulous cooking our dear friend .Helen. Those days in the orchards will never be forgotten. Picking, packing , sharing food, our kids together having fun . Mama Helen running the ship!! Such great times in Te Kauwhata . Our thoughts and prayers are with you (Jessie, Anthony and Barry ) at this sad time . Arohanui . Love from Shirley and Syke Maihi and family. Xxx

Our wonderful Aunty Helen has departed this world,
In much esteem she will always be held,
The mighty mum of Chretien Vale,
Aunty Helen often told a hilarious tale,
Known far and wide for an open home to all,
The orchard in Te Kauwhata became everyone´s port of call,
Aunty Helen´s cooking went on twenty-for seven,
Tasting it sent you to culinary heaven,
Hospitality and much love when we came from Welly,
In fact given to all...Pakeha, Maori or Dally,
Aunty Helen sure had some style,
I will remember her always with a smile.

Jessie & Steve, Anthony & Diane, Barry & Veronica and Families, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dearest Mother, Baba and Pra-Baba, Helen. What a Mother to be proud of, full of endless love, compassion, kindness, wisdom & generosity, And with the Best sense of humour! Helen, Ivan & Family warmly welcomed my late parents, Dave & Merle Glennie & myself to Te Kauwhata back in the 1970´s and remained loved and respected life long friends. Thank you Helen and Ivan for the beautiful, rich memories! Love from Diane O´Sullivan & Family xxxxx

Helen was such a wonderful sister to us all and especially to my family Michael & Vicki Sydney, Angela & Andy & Heath & Simone and their families.
For all the times she has looked after us will be forever in our hearts xx John & Alice

To Jessie & Steve, Anthony & Diane, Barry & Veronica and families our deepest condolences to you all on the passing of your dear mother, baba and pra-baba. We have many happy memories of her. A long-time friend of the late Barbara and George Fredatovich, Aunty to Paul and Anita, and great Aunt to Ivana and Matthew. At rest now with Uncle Ivan. Pocivala U Miru

VODANOVICH, Helen. Our heartfelt condolences to Jessie, Anthony, Barry, and families. A dearly cherished and loved sister to George, sister-in-law to Mary, and aunt to Rachel, Deanna, Odette, and Larissa. We will forever treasure the fond memories of happy times shared together. Pocivaj u miru.

VODANOVICH, Helen. Sadly missed by the Dalmatian Cultural Society, a member since her early childhood in the central city club days, Kolo dancer, keen supporter and Life Member. Deepest sympathy to her family. Pocivala u miru.