NAGY - The eldest son of Gabriel and Elizabeth (nee Helmeczi) Nagy, John was born on November 3, 1922, on the family farm near Dubuc, SK. He met the love of his life, Rose Babyak at the Kaposvar Church. John joined the army and she waited for him to return from the war. They were united in marriage on November 5, 1946 and their union was blessed with seven children, Ronald, Rose, Bernadette, Liz, John, Brenda and Rhonda. Following the war, John bought a small parcel of land that he farmed between Stockholm and Dubuc. He thoroughly enjoyed farming as well as his work at Sask Wheat Pool and Pioneer Grain. John was a "jack of all trades" and would often be called upon by neighbours during harvest to fix machinery. He could overhaul any vehicle or motor and would bleach his own gas. He loved harvest time. Supper in the field was a particular favourite, especially when it involved a quart sealer of tea, cream chicken, mashed potatoes and a jar of peach fruit. He was a very hard worker and instilled this value in his children. Though summer would find John working long hours, Sundays were a day of rest, when he and Rose would take the family to Bird's Point or picnics at the Spring in the Qu'Appelle Valley. John loved Stockholm and the surrounding community. He loved to socialize and could engage anyone in a conversation. When John and Rose would go for the mail, John would often take so long talking that Rose would slam the car door three times or honk the horn in the hopes that he would get the hint that it was time to go. You would often find John in conversation with someone for so long that you would assume that he had known them all his life, only to find out he had just met them. In the winter, John loved to play cards. By the age of five, all Nagy children had the ability to play King Pedro, Canasta and Sevens. In 1991, Rose passed away suddenly. John remained on the farm until he moved into town in 2004. Going to church and for coffee became two of his favourite pass times. At church, he loved to be the greeter and carry the collection plate. Going for coffee was always a chance to find someone to speak Hungarian with. One of the highlights of living in town was that he finally got to have trick-or-treaters. John had many friends and would be so happy to have so many gathered in his memory. Family was very important to John. He loved his multiple daily chats with his children. He may not have been able to cook or bake like Rose, but he could make the best beef stew. He would make a special trip to Ottenbreit Meats to buy short ribs, just for the occasion. He loved coming to visit his children and grandchildren in Yorkton. John was predeceased by his parents; his brothers, Joe, Steve, Peter and Jim; his beloved wife, Rose; and his son, John. John leaves to celebrate his life, his sister, Elsie; his son, Ronnie (Loretta) and their children, Dawn, Chrisinda (Jody) and Kyle (Kelsey); his daughter, Rose (Merv) and their children, Dwayne (Faye), Darcy (Dietta) and Daryle (Terra); his daughter, Bernadette (Frank) and their children, Amber, Ryan (Jasmine), Rhiannon (Justin) and Brittney (Devin); his daughter, Liz (Kim) and their children, Brendan (Teri-Anne), Jadah (Jeremy) and Connor; his daughter-in-law, Teresa and her children, Jordan and Colby; his grandson, Logan; his daughter, Brenda and her children, Matthew (Kimberly) and Luke; his daughter, Rhonda (Chris) and their children, Brett and Landon; 19 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; numerous friends and fur babies.A Prayer Vigil Service was held on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church in Stockholm, SK with Don Bernath serving as the Lay Presider. The reader was Luke Grazier. The organist, Gloria Jennett and members of St. Elizabeth's Church choir led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Only a Shadow" and "Silent Night".The Mass of Christian burial was held on Monday, August 28, 2017, also at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church with Father Louis Kim Nguyen officiating. The organist, Gloria Jennett and the church choir led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Psalm 23: The Lord is My Shepherd", "Just as I Am" and "How Great Thou Art". Special music was provided by Dana Duncan who sang, "Be Not Afraid", "Here I Am Lord" and "Amazing Grace". The readers were Brittney Maddaford and Brett Hickie. The prayer intentions were led by Kennedy Geddes, the cross bearer was Ethan Hubic, the gift bearers were Kimberly Grazier and Kelslyn Geddes, the ushers were Devin Maddaford and Justin Leifso and words of tribute and eulogy were shared by Rhiannon Stromberg. Piper, Kim Walker played the recessional music and at the grave side. The Interment Service followed in the parish cemetery with Matthew Grazier, Landon Hick ie, Conner Walker, Logan Nagy, Kyle Nagy and Dwayne Todas serving as the casket bearers. In John's memory, donations may be made to Wounded Warriors, a charity to honour and support Canada's ill and injured Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans, First Responders and their families (www.woundedwarriors.ca). Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.
