Obituary of Dezso "Dez" Szabo

SZABO, Dezso “Dez” 1923 – 2013 Dezso was born in Borsod Megye Harsany Hungary on September 6th 1923 to Bert and Ester( Lukacs) Szabo. Immigrating to Canada in 1932 at the age of 9. The Szabo family moved to the Moline District where Dezso went to school and helped his dad and brother work the land and cut wood. When Dezso got older he went to work for other farmers in the area. Long hours were spent in the fields stooking and helping on the threshing crews to earn extra money to help the family. The school was the hub of social life in the thirties and Dezso would talk about the dances that he walked miles to get to. He would play the button accordion at many of these dances. It was at one of these social events, he met Margaret Bedi. Dezso and Margaret married in 1944. They took up farming south west of Spiritwood. Much of the farming was done with horses in the early years. There were cows to milk and chickens to feed and a large garden to tend too. In 1947 their daughter Magdoline (Mag) was born and sixteen months later, in 1948, he was blessed with his only son, Leslie (Les). Esther was born in 1960. Life was tough and they worked hard, but there was always time to get together with friends to play cards and dances at Resolute School. In 1971, Dezso, Margaret and Esther moved into the town of Spiritwood. Dezso worked at carpentry and then at Phil's Shell Service for Phil Dufour. Even in town there was always a big garden that Dezso and Margaret enjoyed working. He loved fishing, after retiring spent many hours on the lakes in the area. When Margaret became ill, Dezso became her caregiver. He had to learn how to cook (becaming a very good cook), and do most of the household chores. After Margaret's passing, Dezso lived with Esther and Dave for four years before moving into a seniors unit where he resided until his passing. He became Esther's side kick attending as many of the boys hockey and ball games as possible. He passed away peacefully, with family by his side on June 26th, 2013 in the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, Sask. He will be remembered for his love for his family, cooking, sharp wit and fierce independence. Dezso leaves to cherish his memories: His children: ~ Magdoline (Jim) Szabo & their children: Donna (Alvin) Priestley—Gavin, Seanna, Landyn; April (Randy) Volk—Tanner, Tyler, ~ Leslie (Shirley) Szabo & their children: Carrie (Darcy) Honoroski—Micheal, Trevin, Ryan; Vince Szabo & his daughter, Samantha; Derreck Szabo & his son, Declan; Darla (Duane) Fraser—Tyson, Trey, Carly, ~ Esther (Dave) Hujber & their children: Jeff (Shantal) Hujber—Brady, Reese; Trevin Hujber (Lacy Shultz); Melissa Hujber. Dezso is predeceased by: His loving wife, Margaret; his parents, Bert and Ester Szabo; his parents-in-law, Mike and Maria Bedi; his brother, Leslie Szabo and sister, Helen Walter; his brothers-in-law, Joe Poth, Joe Zimmer and Jim Walter and an infant grandson, Darwin Szabo Funeral Service was held for Dezso on Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013 from the Civic Center in Spiritwood, SK. Interment took place following the service in the Spiritwood Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Email condolences will be forwarded to the family. Lori Saam & Ed Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.