PACHAL - Mrs. Helen Pachal, of Melville, formerly Yorkton, beloved wife of the late Ed Pachal passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the age of 86. Helen was born in Rhein, SK on April 10, 1931 to David and Elizabeth (nee Hilderman) Stricker. Helen grew up on the family farm, eventually moving to Yorkton. She met Edward Pachal and they were married on September 7, 1953. Together, they raised their family and operated Pachal's Transport until retirement in 1980. Helen lived independently and had recently resided at the St. Paul Lutheran Home in Melville until her passing. Over the years, Mom had taken the opportunity to travel to Korea, Europe, Nashville and Florida. Her greatest joy in life was watching her family grow and spending time with her grandchildren and their children. Helen passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at the age of 86. Helen is survived by her daughter Carolyn Nagy (Trevor Wheeler), Clayton Pachal (Cathy) and Evan Pachal (Jana). Grandsons Clinton (Carla) Nagy, Jordan (Tara) Nagy, Tyson (Colleen) Nagy and Logan Pachal. Great Grandchildren Aspen, Colven, Cason, Blayke, Stevie and Frankie. Helen was predeceased by her Father David and mother Elizabeth, her husband Edward in 1985 and son in law Murray Nagy in 1983. A graveside service was held on August 15, 2017 in the Garden of Devotion, Yorkton Memorial Gardens, with Crystal Bailey officiating. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.baileysfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home Yorkton.
