Memorial Mass for Olya Mitina Helt, 20, Lawrence, will be 10:30 Saturday, July 25, 2015, at St. John Evangelist Catholic Church in Lawrence, KS Inurnment will follow mass at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Olya passed away Monday morning at her home in Lawrence.
She was born September 14, 1994, in Samara, Russia, and was later adopted by R.D Helt and Nikki M. Weigel. She attended elementary school in Beltsville and Poolesville, MD; middle school at Veritas Christian School and West Jr High in Lawrence and later graduated from Free State High School in 2013.
Olya was a competitive swimmer, swimming for the Poolesville Maryland Piranhas and Lawrence Aquahawks. Her hobbies included cooking, knitting and fishing. She found her peace at Clinton Lake where she fished. Olya enjoyed painting and puzzles.
Survivors include her parents, Nikki Weigel and R.D. Helt of Lawrence, KS brother Christopher Helt and fiance Caitlin Ediger, of Topeka KS and sister Paige Helt of Lawrence KS, grandparents Bob and Carol Weigel of Lawrence, Grandmother Mary Helt of Olathe, KS and grandparents Roger and Alice Helt of Arizona.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Olya Helt Memorial fund, sent in care of Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Olya will be missed. Such a beautiful woman giving me advice and care the last time I saw her. Her smile was dazzling and anyone that worked around her at Dillon’s enjoyed her company. So sorry to RD and family. Will keep you all in my prayers!
All of our thoughts and love goes to you in this hard time.
Olya is in our heart and will always be in our thoughts as a smilling, laughing kid.
R.D., Nikki, Christopher and Paige,
We are so sorry for your loss and we are praying that you all find peace in your hearts through the memories you shared together. Much love, Alex and Sheri
I am so deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Olya. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
R.D. and Family,
So sad and sorry to hear about the loss of Olya. Her smile would light up a room, her excitement when telling a story would make you smile as well, her kindness when talking about helping others out would was inspiring. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Dear Nikki, RD, and family,
We are so sorry to hear of Olya’s passing. She always had a smile on her face and was kind to all those who she encountered. I will always remember her perseverance as she learned how to play volleyball. She worked so hard and was a great teammate! We pray for comfort for all of you during this time.
I always loved when I ran into you and Olya was with you. She was always so glad to see us with her sweet smile–loved hearing her talk about her siblings–so cute! Fond memories. Find strength in all your wonderful memories! Love you all.
I am so sad to hear of this news. Olya had such a sweet spirit and fun personality. I loved talking with her about her siblings and her dogs; she had a lot of love in her heart.
Sorry for your loss I worked with olya just a few times at scotch she was always very polite and so fun to be around she made me smile she will be deeply missed your family is in my prayers. Sharon
May your precious memories provide you with some level of comfort during this time of grief and loss. Please know that our prayers are with you all for blessed healing of your hearts. We are here for you if you need anything.
Nikki, R.D. and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May God’s loving arms be wrapped around all of you.
Aunt Carrie
We will miss you!
Olya,was a fun person to work with, she will be missed. Our thoughts are with the family, in this difficult time.
I knew Olya at Free State and saw her at Dillons. She was always a joy to be around. I am saddened by her passing. My deepest sympathy to all her family.
Nikki ,,RD,and Paige,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all week. Please know they will continue. May God’s peace fill your heart.
Olya was a shining light who left us much too soon. What a beautiful smile she had! Please know that your family is in our family’s prayers. May the Lord be near to you and give you great comfort.
A very special young lady from a special family. Know she will be missed by many. Praying for peace and comfort for your family.
Nikki and family – Our most sincere and deepest condolences to you on the loss of Olya. May memories of her give you some peace and comfort.
With sympathy,
Troy & Mo
Nikki, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. May time help heal the grief – Olya will always be alive in your heart — the lovey memories of her will never fade. I send my love,
Karen
I knew Olya when she attended Free State High School. I am so sorry for her passing. She was a beautiful spirit. God bless you all and her soul.
Olya was like an extended member of our family. I have watched her grow from a ten year old little girl to a beautiful 20 year old woman. I will miss her smile, her laugh, her love of animals that she and I both shared, her telling me that everything I cooked tasted delicious, and her resilience. She taught me more than anyone how one survives adversity.
Our family loved her and she will be deeply missed. RIP sweet sweet girl.
Dear Nikki & Family,
My deepest condolences to you & family. I am saddened to hear of Olya’s transition. I hope you find peace & strength in your memories of her.
I was so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful daughter, Olya. I always enjoyed visiting with her when she was outside and walking her dog. My deepest sympathy to you and your entire family.
Most Sincerely,
Susan
Nikki, I said the rosary last night for you, your family, and for Olya’s beautiful soul. Love you❤️
Deeply Saddened by this news. Used to work with Olya at Dillon’s. Always loved her smile and personality. She will be missed. Prayers to all her family.
We are deeply saddened to hear about Olya. She always greeted us with a smile and an update on the family. We loved running into her at the pool, Starbucks, around town. She will be missed. Our condolences to you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
So incredibly saddened to see this news. My very deepest condolences to her family.
She was a beautiful, sweet, friendly and funny girl who never failed to greet me with a smile and friendly hello whenever I saw her.
Olya touched my heart in the brief time I was building your home. We pray for peace and healing for parents, siblings, family, and all who were close to dear Olya.
Hubert and Sarah Kettler
Our very deepest condolences got out to Nikki, Christopher, Paige and all of Olya’s family on the loss of their beautiful daughter/sister/grand daughter. We send our love to her family and friends and prayers that the grief and sadness that now fill their hearts will soon give way to sweet memories of Olya and peace in their heart.
With much love and sympathy…Martha & Bob