Gwendolyn "Gwen" Jean Szakacs
October 2nd, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we announce Gwen’s passing at the age of 76 years after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gwen was born in Indian Head, SK and attended school in Kipling, SK. She later started a successful career in Saskatoon, SK at the Federated Co-operatives Limited where she worked her way up to a department manager. She was well known for being hard-working and disciplined as any of her coworkers would attest to. After retiring and moving to Regina, SK Gwen found a very special work family at 20Twenty Wealth Management where she enjoyed the final years of her working career. All who knew Gwen admired her strength, grace and compassion. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Her sense of humour was a gift to us all. She taught us that a good laugh often at ourselves was food for the soul. She loved nothing more than time with family and friends visiting, reminiscing and laughing. Food was a love language for Gwen and we all cherished the countless meals we were blessed to have with her. Gwen was a “plugged in” grandmother loving and supportive to the end. She will be forever missed.
Gwen was predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Muriel Trotter and her sister Betty Stevenson. Gwen leaves to mourn her husband of 58 years Arthur Szakacs; daughter Cindy (Taylor) Szakacs; son Lyall (Lisa) Szakacs and their children Dane and Ty; son Brock (Tracey) Szakacs and their children Erik, Irelynd and Cambri; nieces Leslie and Lani; nephews Dale and Lee; along with many nieces and nephews too numerous to list, but always in her heart.
Special thanks to all the staff at the Regina General Hospital and Pasqua Hospital for their exceptional care given to Gwen.
Interment and Celebration of Gwen’s Life will take place in Corning, SK at a later date yet to be determined. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made in Gwen’s memory to the Allan Blair Cancer Centre.
Messages:
Thinking of you Art at this very sad time. My condolences to you and all the family. I have many fond memories of Gwen and the times spent with all the family growing up in Kipling. Take care, and cherish all your wonderful memories. Jane
Dear Art and Family, Gwen was a wonderful, kind soul. She made this world (and our little crescent) a much brighter and better place. We are so very sorry for your loss. Judy & Scott
Sorry to hear of Gwen's passing. We were family friends forever. Love The George family.
So very sorry for your loss Art, Brock, Tracey and family. Gwen was always a friendly, welcoming person and it is hard to believe she is gone. Wishing you much love and comfort in the tough days ahead.
Dear Art and Family We are so sorry to hear of your loss of Gwen, your wife and Mother. May you find comfort in knowing that in our hearts, love lives on and nothing beautiful is ever forgotten. Our sincere condolences Allie & Shirley
Tracy, Brock and family…I was so sorry to read of Gwen’s passing. I was talking with Mom one day not long ago and thinking Of Gwen and that I hadn’t seen her for a while. Then to read her obituary today. She was such a fun person and always loved to see her and catch up on all of you. Our deepest sympathy on your loss. Bonnie Schweitzer
So very sorry for your loss Art, Brock, Tracey and family. Gwen was always a friendly, welcoming person and it is hard to believe she is gone. Wishing you much love and comfort in the tough days ahead.
Our sincerest condolences to Uncle Art, Cindy, Lyle, Brock and your families. Aunt Gwen always had a warm smile, sense of humour and good nature that made a person feel welcome and at ease. We pray for you all while you grieve and hope that you can find peace and cherish your memories of her.
My deepest sympathy to you Art and family. Gwen will truly be missed by all of you. Heaven has gained a beautiful lady. May God be with you in your time of grieving.
My condolences to Art and family. I had the pleasure of working with Gwen at Federated Co-op. She was a hard worker, but we also shared many laughs together. And she taught me how to make lasagna. May she rest in peace.
Dear Art and family I am so sad to hear of Gwen's passing from that dreaded disease-cancer. My heart goes out to all of you and my prayers are with each of you at this time and always. My memories are full of wonderful thoughts of all the good times I had with both of you both at FCL and socially. Take care everyone and hold each other tight.
We were so sorry to hear about aunt Gwen’s passing. She was a wonderful person and I know you will miss her greatly. The Stevenson Family
So sad to hear of your tremendous loss. You and Gwen were the first friends Harold and I had as a young married couple in Kipling. We lost touch years ago after moving to Regina and then East. Don't know what made me think of you at this time - thinking about Las Vegas and then remembered the trip we took. And Lyle at 3 peddling his trike to the Credit Union office. Your friendship meant a great deal to us.