Helen Rita Lundquist Borroum a resident of Kenedy, was born on August 1, 1953, in Bee County, Texas to C.H. Roland Lundquist and Josephine Rodriguez Lundquist.  She peacefully passed away on June 30, 2024.  Helen met her beloved husband, Ray “Rebel” Borroum, at  Word Fellowship Church, and they were united in marriage on June 27, 1987.  They recently celebrated their thirty-seventh anniversary.  Throughout her career, Helen worked as a Teacher’s Aide in Pawnee, Kenedy, Karnes City, and Falls City where she also taught ESL. Her love for her family, life, children, and pets was evident to all who knew her.  Helen was not only artistic but also known for her work ethic and her natural ability to have meaningful conversations with anyone she met.  Helen dedicated her time to various church activities including nursery care, greeting, assisting with special events, and funeral ministry.  She was an avid savvy shopper and was always the best dressed for the best price.  She enjoyed sewing and counted cross-stitching for friends and family.  She was renowned for her delicious carrot cake, a favorite among many.  Helen was preceded in death by her parents, C.H. Roland Lundquist (1977) and Josephine Rodriguez Lundquist (2020), and her brother, Carl “Herman” Lundquist (1960).  She is survived by her loving husband Ray, sons Caleb and Ethan Borroum, sisters Blanche (Jim) Alaniz of Pawnee, TX, Annie (Adolfo) DeLeon of Pawnee, TX, Lorene (Don) Taylor of El Campo, TX, Patricia (George) Garza of Kenedy, TX, Christine (Andres) Munos of Louise, TX, and brother Carl (Sandra) Roland Lundquist of Kenedy, TX.  Helen also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Visitation was held Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. at Eckols Chapel.  Interment followed at the Pawnee Cemetery, Pawnee, TX, with pallbearers, Matthew Aguirre, Travis Garza, Jason Munos, Timothy Munos, Don Taylor and Nathan Taylor.