DOROTHY HORVATH

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DOROTHY HORVATH It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Horvath on Sunday, June 25, 2000 at the Concordia Hospital at the age of 86 years. Dorothy was born in Sirko, MB, January 7 1914 and moved to Winnipeg with her husband where together they raised their family. She had a special place in her heart for her three children; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they were always in her prayers. She took great pride in her yard and garden and continued caring for them as long as she was able. She is survived by two sons, John (Jo-Anne), George (Pat), and one daughter Lillian Pott (Dennis). Also surviving are her grandchildren, Cindy (Al), Bill (Joyce), Patty, Trevor (Val), David, Linda (Chris), Judy and Beverly, all of Winnipeg and Bob (Donna) of Calgary. Also surviving are two great-grandchildren, Derek and Shane of Winnipeg; one brother George (Rose) sister Cynthia Gushalak of Winnipeg and sister Sophie Rentz of Woodridge; sister-in-law Olga Elyk of Winnipeg, Helen Zuppan of Pine, MB; brother-in-law Louis Horvath in the Vita Care Home, Vita, MB and sister-in-law Rose (Ted) Benton of London, ON, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, Theodore and Mary Elyk; husband Joseph; brothers, Alexander in infancy, Nick, Mat and Bill; one sister Katherine; one granddaughter Marlene Gay Horvath in infancy, and great-grandson Shawn Allan Horvath. Funeral service will be held on Friday, June 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Cropo Funeral Chapel, 1442 Main St. at Luxton Ave. with Deacon Gary McCallum officiating. Interment will follow at Glen Eden Memorial Gardens at 4477 Main St. Pallbearers and honorary pallbearers will be Dorothys grandchildren. The family wishes to extend a sincere thank you to Brother Greg Mulligan from St. Alphonsus for visiting our Mom and Gramma. Also special thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff at Concordia Hospital, for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, if friends so desire, donations may be made to a charity of ones choice. God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So He put His arms around you and whispered, "Come with Me". So when we saw you sleeping So peaceful, free from pain, We could not wish you back, To suffer that again. We will love and miss you always! Rest in peace, until we meet again. Cropo Funeral Chapel in care of arrangements; 586-8044.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 28, 2000