MEGYES, Carol
Posted: July 30th, 2024
Carol Megyes
1944 – 2024
Carol Megyes, beloved wife of the late Elmer Megyes, passed away in Lethbridge on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at the age of 79 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to Prayers at Southland Funeral Chapel, 5006 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 6:00 P.M.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 5009 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. Burial to follow at the Taber Memorial Garden. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Carol is survived by her four children, John (Joely) Megyes, Carolyn (Fred) Moerkerk, Mary-Ann (Arthur) Tingey and Julie (Hugue) Pineault; ten grandchildren, Toni (Brandon), Kelli (Jack), Lyndley, Aidan, Sawyer (Kacey), Robyn (Gerrick), Quinlan, Jarvis (Amber), Pascal, Olivia and by four great grandchildren, Elliot, Chelsea, Liliana and Ginnie. Carol is also survived by her brother Bob (Lana) Krakowski, neice Shana and nephews Layne, Art and Doug.
She was predeceased by her husband Elmer Megyes, her parents Bob and Mary Krakowski, in-laws Tony and Anna Megyes and sister-in-law Maggie Jonker.
Carol was born December 10, 1944, in Germany to Bob and Mary Krakowski. She immigrated with her family to Canada in 1954, settling in the Taber area. Carol and Elmer were married on April 27, 1968 and made their home on a farm east of Taber. Together, they operated the family farm until 1986. They then moved into town and worked as custodians at the Taber Legion for approximately ten years. Carol and Elmer loved socializing, dancing and having company over, a tradition that continued into Carol’s later years as she often went out for coffee with her various circles of friends.
Carol and Elmer loved to travel to Las Vegas and took numerous trips when they were able. She was devoted to her faith in the Catholic Church and was very proud of her long term involvement with the Catholic Women’s League (CWL). Carol always had a smile on her face and would start a conversation with anyone. She enjoyed visiting with people and when able, volunteering in the community.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Carol’s name may be made directly to the Taber and District Health Foundation, 4326 – 50 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1N9 (www.tdhf.ca).
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.