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Maria Margaret Szabo
March 22nd, 1932
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March 11th, 2024
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Born in Miskolc, Hungary March 22, 1932
Passed away at Maple Ridge Seniors’ Village March 11, 2024
Maria grew up in a loving family in Miskolc, Hungary. She was the eldest daughter of Josef and Margit Kis. Maria spent much of her youth in the city of Miskolc and at the family vineyards in Szegi. It was through the grape and wine business that she met her husband, Laszlo Szabo. Maria attended a teachers’ college and she loved teaching her young pupils. She and Laszlo married in 1952. Their first child, Laszlo was born in 1954.
In 1956, with the reality of an uprising against the Russian- ruled government, Maria and Laszlo were concerned about the safety of their family. They chose, as did many other Hungarians, to flee to Austria. After several months in Europe, the Red Cross offered them an opportunity to immigrate to Canada. They landed in Vancouver in April 1957. Their eldest daughter, Kristina, was born a few months later. The family lived in New Westminster, and were supported by the Edworthy family. Maria and Laszlo purchased a home in Coquitlam where they raised six children: Laszlo, Kristina, Angela, Peter, Paul, and Carolyn. The home in Coquitlam was filled with many aromas as Maria baked, cooked, pickled, and preserved delicious foods for her family. Maria was often seen at her sewing machine producing beautiful clothes for her children. For many years Maria stayed home supporting her family and was excited to join the workforce when she was hired as a teaching assistant in Coquitlam School District.
Maria enjoyed the company of many and welcomed neighbours, friends, her children’s friends and spouses into her home. Often the house was bursting at the seams with the laughter and joy of her seven grandchildren. When Maria retired, she added quilting to her other hobbies. She created many beautiful quilts and was one of the first members of the Blue Mountain Quilting Guild. Today friends and family cherish Maria’s quilts, sweaters, teddy bears, purses, crocheted doilies, and embroidery.
Maria is predeceased by her husband Laszlo and her daughter-in-law, Alison.
Maria will be deeply missed by her sister Kati and family in Hungary. She is also mourned by Laszlo(Susan), Kristina (David), Angela (Theo), Peter (Nancy), Paul , and Carolyn ,and grandchildren Jennifer and Emily, Joseph and Stephen, and Maria, Patrick and Brendan.
Maria lived her last two years at Maple Ridge Seniors’ Village where we appreciated the exceptional care she received.
A Celebration of Maria’s Life will be held at 11:00 am on April 27, 2024 at the Maple Ridge Funeral Chapel.
11969 216 St, Maple Ridge, BC
March 22nd 1932
March 11th 2024
Death notice for the town of: Maple Ridge, Province: Colombie britanique
death notice Maria Margaret Szabo March 22nd 1932
March 11th 2024
obituaries notice Maria Margaret Szabo March 22nd 1932
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March 11th 2024 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.
