Irene A. Trinka, 81, of East Helena, passed away December 17, 2014 at Elkhorn Health & Rehab in Clancy.
Irene was born August 6, 1933 the daughter of Alex and Veronica (Mitzel) Fisher in Ridgeway, South Dakota. She graduated from Central High School in Dickinson, North Dakota. She married Gene Trinka July 18, 1951 in Dickinson. They moved to East Helena in 1955. They had one son and two daughters. Irene worked many years for Allen Electric and Appliances.
Irene loved dancing and fishing. Some favorite times were camping at Hellgate on Canyon Ferry Lake where they fished by day and danced in the campers by night.
She is survived by her husband Gene; son Donald (Alice) Trinka, Bremerton, Wash; daughters Pamela Trinka (Antonio Llanos) Mesa, AZ, and Jacque (Ronnie) Dimond, Bellingham, Wash; sister-in-laws Lorraine Remsing, Thermopolis, Wyo and Rose Fisher of East Helena. She is also survived by three grandsons Tory Trinka, Travis Trinka and Raphael Llanos, two great granddaughters Morgan Trinka, Piper Trinka and great grandson Parker Bennett; numerous nieces and nephews. She was especially close to Evonne (David) Mitton, Jerry & Chery Sabol, and Becky (John) Simpkins. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, and five sisters.
Special thanks to everyone at Elkhorn Health & Rehab for all the special loving care she received. Memorial services will be 11:30 am, Monday, December 22, 2014 at Sts Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 120 E Riggs, East Helena. Refreshments will follow the service. Graveside committal will be at 1:30 pm, at Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Ft. Harrison. To offer condolences to the family please visit www.helenafunerals.com.
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Steve Armstrong says
To Jacque and the Trinka family -.
We were saddened to learn of Mrs. Trinka’s passing. I met her in the Fall of 1979 at a “parent night” open house at Helena High. Jacque was in my senior American government class. She was such a kind person. I was a new teacher at Helena High and she was interested in what her daughter was learning. We also discussed Jacque’s drumming and the fact that I was a drummer, too.
We know that these are difficult times — cherish the memories with fondness.
Steve Armstrong,
Helena High teacher, 1979-1993
Glen J Cuchine says
Dear Gene, Donald, Pam and Jacque…I will always remember your mother with such fondness. The wonderful smile and warmth of her personality always ready to reach out to others. We were neighbors for several years and I always enjoyed caring for you Don, Pam and Jacque when your folks ‘went out’ with my parents. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time and always. Irene’s spirit lives on in each of you and the wonderful memories we all share of her. Glen Cuchine; Boise, ID
Peggy & Mike Flood says
We will always remember our visits to East Helena for cookouts and watching the 4th of July fireworks. Irene will be missed by all who knew her.
Peggy & Mike Flood
Linda Streeter says
Lit a candle in memory of Irene Trinka
Susan Sabol says
Gene, Don, Pam and Jacque~ I was saddened when I read the news this morning. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Sabol
Dennis Quinn says
Pam,
Very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. My thoughts & deepest sympathy are with you, your Dad and your family.
Dennis Quinn
Gig Harbor, WA