April 7, 2020

By Obituaries on April 7, 2020.

HORVATH, ISTVAN (STEVE) LASZLO

July 7, 1938 – Budapest, Hungary
April 2, 2020 – Calgary, Alberta
Steve Horvath, beloved husband of, Evelyn (nee Heisler) of Calgary, formerly of Medicine Hat, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the age of 81 years. Steve was born in Budapest, Hungary where as a young man he began playing soccer. He later became a professional soccer player in Canada. Steve moved to Germany in 1956 and immigrated to Canada during the Hungarian Revolution in 1957. He moved to Calgary in 1962, where he met Evelyn and were married in 1968. Steve and Evelyn moved to Prince George in 1969 where he worked at the pulp mill, and lived there until 2002. They moved to Redcliff, AB in 2002 and lived there until moving to Medicine Hat in 2008. In 2019 they moved to Calgary where he resided until his passing. Steve will be remembered for his love of fishing and gardening and for being a very meticulous man. Steve is survived by his loving wife Evelyn; three sons and a daughter, Steven (Lisa) Horvath, Teresa Lepla (Wilf Naugle), Peter Horvath (Debbie Baynham) and Jeno (Debra) Horvath; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister Ilona and one brother Tibor. A private family graveside service will be held at Hillside Cemetery in Medicine Hat. Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed on Steve’s obituary at http://www.McInnisandHolloway.com.
In living memory of Steve Horvath, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Eastside, 5388 MEMORIAL DRIVE NE, Calgary, AB, T2A 3V9, Telephone: 403-248-8585.

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WASKALIK

Waskalik, Jerry – Suddenly on Sunday March 29th, 2020 at his home in Georgetown. Jerry, in his 75th year, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Beaton). Loving father of Michael (Clair) of Medicine Hat, AB and step father of Carol Bennett of Georgetown and John Smith of Guelph. Proud grandfather to Malachi Grant Waskalik of Georgetown and Lyrica, Riven, Willow and Jak of Medicine Hat, Heidi Bennett-Lewis (Tony Zekl) of Brantford, Joshua Bennett (Bobbi-Jo) of Medicine Hat, Ethan Crabbe and Jaimee Smith of Guelph. Great grandfather to Austin, Ashlyn and Abagail Lewis of Brantford. Survived by his sister Iris Bevan (Wayne) of Mississauga and Aunt Waltraud of Barrie. Predeceased by his parents Ludwig and Erna Waskalik and sister and brother in law Renate and Jerry Stepkoff. Jerry was a longtime employee of Xerox Canada. Due to the current situation surrounding Covid-19 no services will be held at this time. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, Cancer Assistance Services of Halton Hills or the Diabetes Association would be appreciated. To send messages of condolence please visit http://www.jonesfuneralhome.co

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