Helen B. Lequia

October 15, 1930 - January 28, 2020

Helen B. Lequia, 89, of Niagara passed away on January 28th, 2020, at Florence Healthcare Services after a long battle with dementia. She was born on October 15th, 1930, in Utica, Ohio. Shortly after she was born, she moved to Escanaba, MI and lived with her grandparents, Henry & Barbara Decker. After their death she lived with her Aunt Helen Ahlquist. Helen moved to Niagara in 1964 where her husband started their business, Lequia’s Foodland. Later they became residents at Good Life Resort in Mesa, AZ until Joe’s death. She graduated from Escanaba in 1948. She married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Lequia on August 9th, 1948. They spent 61 years together. He preceded her in death in 2010. Helen loved square dancing, camping, playing cards, her children, and grandchildren. Christmas was her favorite time of year. Even with her dementia she was able to sing every word to every song. It sure made her children and grandchildren’s Christmases special. She had a very strong faith. Throughout all her struggles in life she always had a smile on her face and put everyone before herself. Helen is survived by her 6 children, Mike Lequia of Niagara, Jim (Cindy) Lequia of DePere, Susan (Lee) Iverson of Quinnesec, Carol (Dan) St Arnauld of Spread Eagle, Rich (Tammy) Lequia of Green Bay, and Joe Lequia of Floresville, TX. She has 19 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be Saturday, July 11th from 10:00 to 11:00 am at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Niagara. There will be a celebration of her life at 11:00 am at the church with Fr. Michael Lightner officiating. Condolences may be expressed to the family of Helen B. Lequia online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.