Papp, Sara

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Date of Service: March 15, 2021

With great sadness, we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, SARA PAPP, on Monday, March 15th, 2021, at the age of 88 years.

With great sadness, we announce the death of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, SARA PAPP, on Monday, March 15^th, 2021, at the age of 88 years.

She leaves her sons, Nick (Cathy), Louie (Jan), Julius (Jaye) and Bill (Sally); grandchildren Nicholas (Phaedra), Julie (Dale Jeremias), Jessica (Richard Egelston), Chelsea (Cody Pahl), Stefanie (Pete Brooks), Melissa (Davis Allan), Rachel (Kory Podrasky), and Courtenay (Dylan Sutherland); nine great-grandchildren, and a special niece, Elizabeth, and her husband, Sandor Major, in Budapest.

Most of Sara's Hungarian family is now gone. She was pre-deceased by her parents, husband, brother, and in-laws.

Sara Konkoly Papp was born March 28^th, 1932, in Heves, Hungary. In September of 1952, she married Miklos Papp of Budapest, Hungary. Sara and Nick fled Hungary along with their son Miklos, during the Hungarian revolution of 1956. They came to Canada on the Italian Liner "Saturina" in 1957. They then travelled by train from Halifax to work in southern Alberta.

Life was very different from the city of Budapest! Sara hoed beets, worked in a Chinese restaurant, Broder's and Trans Canada. The eventually settled on an acreage just outside of Lethbridge. Three more boys were added to the family. Sara loved bingo, socializing and Chinese food! She made great cabbage rolls and kiefle cookies. Her greatest love of all was her four boys! Sara worked very hard her whole life and it was always for the boys!

Sara also loved to travel. She visited home (Hungary) several times and Florida, Jamaica and Las Vegas. She also loved day trips to Waterton and her Hungarian embroidered tablecloths!

No service will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held this summer with the family.

Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our condolences to the Papp family.

Oriano & Donna, March 21, 2021

Our sincere condolences to the boys and their families. Sara was a loving Mom who lived for her family. I considered her my backup Mom, always ensuring we were well fed! May you rest in Supreme peace, knowing you gave your family all the tools to continue their journey of life in your absence.

Laurence & Heather Poulette, March 21, 2021

Please, accept my warmest condolences.

Lajos Szilasi, March 17, 2021

Nick, Cathy and family we are sorry to hear about your Mom. Prayers are with you.

Rob & Jan Grisak, March 17, 2021

So sorry for your loss, our though and prayers are with you at this time

Frances Wallace& Jim Edwards, March 17, 2021

My sweet lady, so glad to have met you and to hear your stories, my heart is sad to lose you but know you are happy to be free. One final (at least for now), "I love you"

Tracy Ross, March 16, 2021

Sara was like a second mom to me. While growing up, I spent many days at the Papp family home. Her most common words to me were "Eat Ronnie, eat!". She always tried to fatten me up...and finally succeeded. Sara always showed kindness and caring to me. She was a wonderful person and will be dearly missed.

Ron Grisak & Sally Salter, March 16, 2021

To Nick, Cathy and family. My sympathies go out to you and your siblings on the passing of your Mother. May the good memories with your Mom continue with you into the future.

Janet Money (formerly Byrne), March 16, 2021

So sorry for your loss.

Paul & Mary Ellen Konyer, March 16, 2021

Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will support you at this time. She was loved, she will be missed and she will be remembered.

Marg Peto & family, March 16, 2021

Rest in peace Sara!

Sally Salter, March 16, 2021

My sympathies to the Papp family

Paul Z Szabo, March 16, 2021

I am so sorry for your loss. Sara was so friendly and kind to my mother, who was also at Extendicare, and to me whenever I was there. I will miss her.

Val Hill, March 16, 2021

Papp, Sara

Date of Service: March 15, 2021

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