Helen Gizara Obituary Helen Jo Gizara Suffolk - Helen Jo Gizara, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2015 in her home. A native of Dunn, N. C., she was the widow of Bernard J. Gizara since his death in 1992. She was a member of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Chapel in Carrollton. She was predeceased by a grandson, Joshua Wilkins. Survivors include her five children, Gene Gizara and wife Martha, Michael Gizara and Nancy Mizelle, Mary Jo Lawson and husband Gary, Janie F. Wilkins and husband Bryan, Annette McGarth and husband Bill; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. A Rosary Service will be held at 7 p. m. Wednesday at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435. A Requiem Mass will be held at 8:30 a. m. Thursday at St. Augustine Chapel, 12083 Smiths Neck Rd., Carrollton, VA 23314. A funeral will be held at 11 a. m. Thursday at Baker-Foster Funeral Home with burial to follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Augustine Chapel. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. Helen Gizara Obituary (1926 - 2015) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameHelenGizara&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/helen-gizara-obituary?id11131382 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Helen-Jo-Gizara/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ## Narrative Summary of the Obituary Helen Jo Gizara, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on 23 February 2015. A native of Dunn, N.C., she was the widow of Bernard J. Gizara and was predeceased by her grandson, Joshua Wilkins. She is survived by five children, 14 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-granddaughter. ## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A Rosary Service was held at 7 p.m. on 25 February 2015 at Baker-Foster Funeral Home in Suffolk. A Requiem Mass took place at 8:30 a.m. on 26 February 2015 at St. Augustine Chapel, followed by a funeral at Baker-Foster Funeral Home and burial at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. ## The Edited Obituary Helen Jo Gizara Suffolk - Helen Jo Gizara, 88, formerly of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully on 23 February 2015 in her home. A native of Dunn, N.C., she was the widow of Bernard J. Gizara since his death in 1992. She was a member of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Chapel in Carrollton. She was predeceased by a grandson, Joshua Wilkins. Survivors include her five children, Gene Gizara and wife Martha, Michael Gizara and Nancy Mizelle, Mary Jo Lawson and husband Gary, Janie F. Wilkins and husband Bryan, Annette McGarth and husband Bill; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. A Rosary Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Baker-Foster Funeral Home, Bennett's Creek Chapel, 5685 Lee Farm Lane, Suffolk, VA 23435. A Requiem Mass will be held at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Augustine Chapel, 12083 Smiths Neck Rd., Carrollton, VA 23314. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Baker-Foster Funeral Home with burial to follow at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Augustine Chapel. Condolences may be registered at bakerfoster.com. Helen Gizara Obituary (1926 - 2015) - Suffolk, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.rwbakerfh.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?searchNameHelenGizara&page1 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/helen-gizara-obituary?id=11131382 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/Helen-Jo-Gizara/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Helen Jo Gizara | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 88 years | | Birth | 1926 (estimated); Dunn, N.C. | | Death | 23 February 2015; Suffolk, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|------------------------|-------------| | Helen Jo Gizara | Decedent | Suffolk, VA | | Bernard J. Gizara | Spouse | -- | | Gene Gizara | Child | Unknown | | Martha Gizara | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Michael Gizara | Child | Unknown | | Nancy Mizelle | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Mary Jo Lawson | Child | Unknown | | Gary Lawson | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Janie F. Wilkins | Child | Unknown | | Bryan Wilkins | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Annette McGarth | Child | Unknown | | Bill McGarth | Child's Spouse | Unknown | | Joshua Wilkins | Predeceased Grandchild | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Helen Jo Gizara was a native of Dunn, N.C. 2. She was a member of St. Augustine Roman Catholic Chapel in Carrollton. 3. Helen was predeceased by her grandson, Joshua Wilkins.