LASZLO FERENCE SCHEVELIK

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LASZLO FERENCE SCHEVELIK May 7, 1932 - July 23, 2015 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Dad' after a long illness, at the Grace Hospital in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at the age of 83. Laszlo is survived by daughter Susanne Harrop (son-in-law David Harrop) of Red Deer, Alberta, sons Leslie and James of Winnipeg, sister Judy and husband Istvan in Hungary, brother Attila also of Hungary, cousin Csaba in Baden, Switzerland, and many more cousins, nieces and nephews in both Hungary and Switzerland. Laszlo was born in Sopron, Hungary. During his youth he attended general secondary school in the City of Gyor. He completed his formal education as an architect at the Polytechnic University of Budapest, School of Architecture in Hungary. Like many people during the Hungarian Revolution of October 1956, he fled his home to begin a new life in Canada. Upon arriving in Winnipeg in 1957, he began his career as an architect in Canada. He was employed by well known and established architectural firms in Winnipeg till 1968, when he successfully challenged and passed the Canadian Standard Architectural Examination at the University of Manitoba. He was admitted into and became a long time member of good standing to the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, and obtained his license to practice from both the Manitoba Association of Architects and the Ontario Association of Architects. Over the span of his 50 plus year career, he has been involved with the design of well known commercial and residential projects too numerous to mention. He was founder and President of North Star Construction and Development Company Ltd., from 1968 till his retirement in 2008. Laszlo enjoyed and was involved in community work. He served as a member of the board of the Manitoba Intercultural Council, was founder and executive of the Hungarian - Canadian Cultural Society of Manitoba, and he was also a member for many years at the Reh-Fit Centre and became involved with the board as an executive. He received great satisfaction from his years of public service and treasured his many friends he made during his life. He was an avid sportsman, and in his early years was a member of the Hungarian Armed Forces Olympic Wrestling team. In Winnipeg he volunteered at the YMCA as mentor for youth interested in wrestling. He enjoyed many outdoor activities including skiing, cycling, working out at the Reh-Fit Centre, and walking with his golden retriever Bosley' by his side. He found great comfort with Bosley and Miki' his cat. Laszlo enjoyed spending winter months at his favourite places in Waikiki, Hawaii and Sarasota, Florida. A private service will be held.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 25, 2015