It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of George Joseph Szeles announce the peaceful passing of their loving Dad, Grandpa, and devoted Husband on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at the age of 81 years.
Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Mary Szeles; brothers-in-law William Gebhart and Leonard Morin; great-niece Debbie MacIntosh; in-laws Kalman and Esther Koncz; sisters-in-law RoseAnn Koncz, Helen Volman and Betty Koncz; brothers-in-law Joseph Koncz and Alex Volman.
George is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, lifetime partner and forever friend Betty (Elizabeth); children George (Wanda) of Regina, Laura (Larry) Metz of Winnipeg, Wanda of Regina, Kelly (Shannon) of Regina, Doug (Tracy) of Pense; grandchildren Michael and Jennifer Szeles of Regina, Candice Metz of Edmonton, Lydia Szeles of Regina, Hartley and Kalman Szeles of Pense, Melissa (Mike) Loos of Pilot Butte, Devon Fox of Regina, Jen Fox of Regina; great-grandchildren Ashton Tillson and Beau Loos; sisters Mary (Mike) Vass of Regina, Edna Gebhart and Margaret (Joe) Santo, both of Cupar, Julie Morin of Mission, BC, Betty (Al) Spencer of Hawaii, USA; brothers Frank (Joyce) of Pilot Butte and Albert (Janet) of Zehner; brother-in-law Andrew Koncz; sisters-in-law Margaret (Francis) Sentes and Ann Koncz, all of Regina; three special aunts Julia Granatier, Christine Padar, and Rose Borbely; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Dad was born on a farm north of Cupar, SK on January 9, 1937. He was the 4th child and eldest son in his family of 8 children. He moved to Regina in 1958. While working in the city he continued farming until 1992 when he retired. He then enjoyed various vacations with Mom and all of the family. He especially appreciated our monthly family gatherings, spending time with all of his grandchildren, as well as restoring and showing his beloved John Deere tractors.
We would like to thank the wonderful staff at the Pasqua Hospital that cared for Dad during his illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Dad’s memory may be made to the Canadian Lung Association or Canadian Cancer Research.
Prayer Service will be held on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:00 p.m. and the Funeral Mass on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Both services will be held in Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish, 3155 Windsor Park Road, Regina, SK., Reverend Richard Krofchek Celebrant. Interment in Riverside Memorial Park.
Funeral Livestream available at: resurrectionparish.ca
One of Dad’s favourite quotes…
“Never leave for tomorrow what can be done today”
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de George Joseph Szeles January 30th 2018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Regina, Province: Saskatchewan
