Erzsebet "Elizabeth" (Takacs) Nagy

Erzsebet “Elizabeth” Nagy (nee Takacs) 

      Saddened, the family of Elizabeth share news of her peaceful passing while she slept, on Friday November 13, 2015, at the Lion’s Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, MB.  She was born on February 26, 1934 in Feherto, Gyor, Hungary. 

      Predeceased by her infant daughter Elizabeth (1956), infant granddaughter Katlyn Marie Thomte (1996), son Laszlo “Leslie” Nagy (2003), and husband Janos “John” Nagy (2012).  Elizabeth is survived by her sisters Rozalia Bistucz of the United Kingdom, Marika Palne of Hungary (and their extended families); her children Lloyd, John Jr., Kathleen Stuart, and Susan (Robert) Thomte; her grandchildren Stephanie DeSchutter, Christopher, Adam and Raechel Thomte.  She will always be cherished in the hearts of her family and friends. 

      In her early years in Hungary, Elizabeth worked in an ammunitions factory during the war, and by age 20 had met and married a handsome soldier - her husband John of 58 years.  They immigrated to Canada in 1957 with their first-born child; their family grew while living in several different locations around the country. As a family they enjoyed many nights hosting parties for friends from the home country, and treated the kids to many day-trip adventures close to home. 

      Elizabeth found joy in feeding the masses while whistling a tune! Whether from her own kitchen for her family and friends, or from the kitchens of her jobs in restaurants and at C.F.B. Beausejour, she was thrilled to share a meal and some laughs.  She had many stories and fond memories of friendships from her time in the workforce. 

      In retirement, Elizabeth and John lived in a country home near Beausejour, MB.  She loved her big garden, raising chickens for eggs (and for dinner!), laundry dried by sunshine, and caring for many lucky cats and dogs over the years. Although they were more of a handful, she was happy to have the grandkids come spend weeks of summer vacation being “Grandma’s Little Helpers”.

      The perfect mix of gentle and feisty, it’s true to say in Elizabeth’s case, that good things really do come in small packages.  She gave more than she ever took in return, and we are all very fortunate to have known and loved her. 

A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be held in the chapel of Omega Funeral Home on November 18, 2015 at 2:30pm with Father Gerald Langevin officiating.  The service will terminate at the chapel, cremation to follow.

The family of Elizabeth would like to extend many thanks to the staff and residents of Skyview at the Lion’s Prairie Manor, for making her feel at home for the past 7.5 years.  Thanks as well, to Omega Funeral Home and those who have extended thoughts and love during this time. 

      Should friends so desire, memorial donations may be made in Elizabeth’s name to the Lion’s Prairie Manor in Portage la Prairie, or the Alzheimer Society Canada.

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