Andrew Elmer Szakacs
July 19th, 2019
Andrew Elmer Szakacs was born in the Bekevar community by Kipling, Saskatchewan on October 6, 1927 to Ben and Olga Szakacs.
On July 19, 2019 our Dad Andy, (Papa, Super papa, Uncle Candy) left us to join the rest of his family who had gone on before him. He was also predeceased by his son David and his wife Joyce.
Dad was a silent fighter. He was someone that just wouldn’t give up on anyone or anything, even when he was so tired these past few years. He was a man of faith who was independent and with a lot of pride.
Andy is survived by his children Marlyn (Dave) Brunning, Kevin (Wendy) Szakacs, and Jamie (Andrea Dunphy) Szakacs; his adoring grandchildren Jonathan (Shannon) Brunning, Kristin (Jason) Wengel, Kaily (Shaun) Tuner , Mike (Liz) Szakacs, Chloe (Paul Lander) Szakacs, Morgan (Deanna Law) Szakacs, Charlie and Corbin Dunphy ; he also had 8 great-grandchildren who loved him as “Super Papa”.
Andy was a true gentleman, always smiling... wanting to know all about you. He remembered the details and always asked you about them.
His thoughtfulness taught us all to be more caring people. Dad touched many, both in our extended family and our community. His favorite word NO, (no, no, no) will live on with all of us forever; as will his unforgettable chuckle.
We love and miss you so much Dad (Papa)!
A Service to honour Andy will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.at the Parkland Bible Church (the Round Church), Kipling, SK. Interment has taken place at the Bekevar Presbyterian Cemetery. Please join us for lunch and coffee at the Kipling Friendship Centre, after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Kipling Integrated Health Centre, Box 420, 906 Industrial Drive, Kipling, SK SOG 2SO. The entire staff there looked after our father as one of their own. They made him feel at home over the past 4 years and we are forever grateful.
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I was shocked to hear of Andy passing. My condolence to the family. Many memories of Andy, The Szakacs family were the best neighbors to have and the farm will always be know to me as Andy's.
Very sorry to hear of Andy’s passing. Our condolences to all of his family.
Throughout the 3 years that I have worked at Kipling intergrated health centre I had the honour to get to know Andy him and I had a very close bond, every morning and evening as soon as I got to work and when I left I always stopped in and said good morning and see you Tomorrow, we shared memories and laughs. He was such an Amazing person always smiling and never wanted to ask for anything. I will forever miss him and think of him everyday. I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to family, friends and all the staff that shared the same Memories that I have with him. Love and miss you Andy forever in my heart. Xoxoxox
Just heard Andy passed away I spent time visiting him when he was in the hospital and care home here he was a pleasant always happy wonderful man missed him when got moved. My deepest sympathy Doris Kovach.
Saddened to read this as did not know Andy has passed. Knew Andy many years, he was always a kindly gentleman. Deepest Sympathy
A distant relative was sad to hear about Andy.