CHARLES DARAZSI

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CHARLES DARAZSI Charles passed away peacefully at home, as he wished, on July 31 at the age of 76. He was loved by his wife Marlene, and sons Chris (Joanne and Veronica) and Michael (Susan, Alex, and Zachary). Charles Josef Darazsi was born in Budapest, Hungary on May 15, 1939. He left the country and his family for Canada in 1957 with a brief stay in England. He travelled with several friends from the Okanagan in British Columbia to Ontario's glass and steel mills. He was very bright and made friends easily. Charles eventually arrived in Winnipeg where he would live for the next 50 years. There he met his future wife Marlene, and they were married in 1966. There their sons were born, Chris in 1974 and Michael in 1978. These boys would become the pride and joy of his life. Michael playing piano at the Centennial Concert Hall and Chris being a member of the Ceremonial Guard in Ottawa for three years were the highlights. He enjoyed watching them play soccer and later refereeing the game. Many evenings were spent at various pools, enabling them to become exemplary swimmers. No effort was too great for his sons. Among his favourite pastimes was fishing with his best friend Terry Melnyk. Those were happy days with many adventures and Charles greatly missed Terry after his passing. He was a good friend. Charles worked many jobs during his lifetime such as TV and appliance repair, stuccoing and roofing. He even did a lot of the work building his new home in East St. Paul in 1981. In 1983 Charles was diagnosed with colon cancer. After several surgeries he returned to work for CP Rail - Signals Department. Charles stayed with CP Rail until he retired in 1997. He was then free to devote his time to his family and his yard. Before becoming too ill, Charles and Marlene travelled to Hawaii (their favourite place) and to the Dominican Republic, Florida and Texas (he loved the warm weather). After 2009 with kidney failure, he went on dialysis. The following year, he was doing it at home, operating the machine all by himself. He was an excellent patient, and followed the instructions of his doctors and nurses totally. Despite continuous pain, he rarely complained. Charles would wish to thank Dr. S. Armstrong, who started with him on this journey, along with Dr. P Komenda, Dr. C. Regatto, Dr. S. Dunsmore, Dr. A. J. Hingawala, Dr. C. Fotti and nurse Verna Prigroski for their kindness to him. How he loved you all! We would be remiss in not mentioning the love and support of our neighbours Shaun and Melissa and their darling daughter Isabella Ciano along with their dog Schaefer who became like family to Charles and brought him much joy. Also, his brother in law Robert and his wife Rose who gave much heartfelt love, support and advice to Charles. We couldn't have managed without you. To honour Charles donations to the Manitoba Kidney Foundation or the Winnipeg Humane Society can be made. The Memorial Service will be held at Green Acres Funeral Home, Hwy. 1 E. at Navin Road on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, 2:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. A private Interment will follow at a later date. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy #1 E at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Aug 8, 2015

CHARLES DARAZSI It is with great sadness that Marlene, Chris and Michael announce the peaceful passing of Charles. Their loving husband and father passed at home the morning of July 31, 2015 after a lengthy illness. The service will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Green Acres Funeral Home. A full obituary will follow Saturday August 8, 2015. GREEN ACRES Funeral Home and Cemetery Hwy #1 E at Navin Road, Winnipeg, MB (204) 222-3241 Condolences may be sent to www.greenacresfuneralhome.com
Publish Date: Aug 4, 2015

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 08, 2015