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Marion Horvath

January 13, 1929 - January 31, 2025

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Marion Horvath of Penticton, beloved wife of Karoly Horvath, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025 at the age of 96.

Marion was born in Yorkton, Saskatchewan on January 13, 1929 to parents Jesse and Otto Schellongovski. In 1942 the family moved to Chilliwack, BC where Marion completed high school. She worked as a hairdresser for a short time before meeting and marrying Jack Dirks. They went on to have three children: Gerry, Ron and Nancy. Jack died in a logging accident in 1971 and in 1974 Marion moved to Penticton, BC where she met and married Karoly Horvath.

Marion was a wonderful homemaker, enjoying cooking, baking, sewing, gardening and helping Karoly in their apple orchard. Marion also loved animals and was a SPCA and Wildlife supporter. She will be missed very much by their two cats, Bindi and Gizmo.

Marion and Karoly were longtime members of the Church of the Nazarene. She was a loving, kind and gracious wife to her husband Karoly and will be dearly missed by her devoted husband of fifty years and by all her family. Marion was a wonderful, loving and generous mother to her children.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Karoly; her three children: Gerry (Susan), Ron (Brenda) and Nancy; her two step sons: Tom and Jim; her grandchildren: Paul (Rachel), Kevin (Jenny) and Tiffany; her great grandchildren: Paris, William (Abigail), Alexander, Joseph, Michael and Desiree; and all their friends at the Church of the Nazarene.

It is with profound sadness that the family of Marion Horvath announces her peaceful passing; she was surrounded by her loving family. Our hearts ache that she is no longer with us, but we rejoice and draw strength and comfort knowing that she is with her wonderful Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

At Marion’s request, there will be no formal service.

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From: Nancy Fletcher
Relation: friend

Heaven gained a beautiful angel. It was my pleasure to spend time with Marion during her hair appointmens. We had great discussions and she was so lovely. I will miss her.
Nancy Fletcher

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