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ARPAD LAJOS (LOU) FUREDY
Born: Aug 27, 1936
Date of Passing: Nov 29, 2020
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ARPAD LAJOS (LOU) FUREDY
August 27, 1936 - November 29, 2020
These are his final words:
"I was born in Budapest, Hungary, and was educated and toiled as a technologist at Csepel. I participated and was a member of a freedom fighting unit in the Hungarian 1956 revolution. Fighting communism was daring and outright lunacy, but necessary and was a glorious feeling. I was captured by a T-34 tank brigade and held for five days and interrogated by the feared "AVO". Having such a record, I had to escape from my homeland on January 7, 1957 to Austria. After six months time I flew to Canada via Iceland and landed in Moncton as a new émigré; worked on the rails towards Hamilton, then on to Winnipeg. There I met my beautiful brunette Elizabeth Csapo and married her promptly. Soon we were blessed with two handsome boys, Richard Paul and George Andrew - I am very proud of them. I worked in heavy construction management and retired from Darco Enterprises. I am thankful for all the wonderful people and friends who helped me along my journey in Canada. I am especially indebted to the Nynych family.
I came into this world with nothing, but I am taking delightful memories with me! According to my wishes, my cremation has taken place and no formal service was held. A private interment and gravesite ceremony for my family will occur at a later date.
Please don't cry because I am gone. Instead, be happy that I was here.
To all who remember me - I ask that you celebrate my life in your own way. (Raising a glass of red wine would be quite appropriate.) God bless you all!"
We will sorely miss our Dad, Uncle Lou and Arpi bacsi to many. He impressed upon us his love of art, history, music, travel, and cultures of all kinds. He loved to paint -profusely - and he was recognized for his amazing artistic skills that brought lots of joy and astonishment to so many. In the time we had with him, during his "- " (dash)... our dear Dad, Apa, Poppa, and husband to Elizabeth lived his life very well indeed. He'd have said these departing words to each and every one of us: "I'm okay! Be good and take care of each other." Then with a warm smile, he'd give a big thumbs up.
Friends may sign a book of condolences at www.cropo.com
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 05, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My husband Sergio Ladron de Guevara and I shared time with Lou and Elizabeth in Cave Creek, Arizona at our art gallery SERGIO LADRON DE GUEVARA FINE ART and in their home.....such fond memories which I could go on about but I won't......dear Elizabeth..every day I see the beautiful embroidered piece you gave me and in my office at home I see the beautiful portrait Lou sent us of Sergio......1936-2017.....I am still in Cave Creek and would love to see you if you ever come back. 480-595-1123 Karen@TheArtofSergio.com Love to you from your friend Karen - Posted by: Karen Ladron de Guevara (Friend) on: Jul 22, 2021
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Just wanted to offer my condolences and best wishes to Paul, George and Mrs. Furedy -as she was know to me. Your Dad was quite a character, and I enjoyed his take on life. Something that a teenager could rarely say about most adults and parents at the time. Rest Easy Lou. - Posted by: BRIAN SMITH (Family friend, chum to Paul many years ago in Wpg) on: Dec 07, 2020
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Our sincere heartfelt condolences to Elizabeth and Family. What pure joy it has been to have Uncle Lou on our path in life with the knowledge he was loved and appreciated as a cherished friend. Haven't seen Lou much in recent years but his solid impact has never left us and will surely continue through fond memories of someone truly esteemed. - Posted by: Lois and Garry Harland (Friends) on: Dec 05, 2020