Jeno Horvath

HORVATH, Jeno It is with profound sadness that the family of Jeno Horvath announces his passing on Canada's birthday, a country, who's many opportunities gave a poor Hungarian immigrant prosperity and success. In the early, warm evening, Iron Jeno, after a valiant two and a half year battle with lung cancer, succumbed to his horrible illness. Iron Jeno, a nickname given to him by his wife for his indefatigable work ethic, summed up the man better than any adjective ever could. After suffering a massive stroke, which took his speech and paralyzed the right side of his body, after suffering a ruptured esophagus and finally lung cancer, with all his physical impairments, he loved and embraced life this was a fighter! Born in Lickovadamos, Hungary, Jeno was a remarkably gifted and independent man, who just sparked with life and spirit. He grew up on a family farm with two siblings. After the Hungarian Revolution, Jeno escaped to Canada, with little more than the clothes on his back. He started his life in his new home by laying railway ties, working in a bakery and finally finding his niche in new home construction. He formed his own house building company and was actively constructing homes until ill health forced him to retire in 2005; however, he continued to participate in the decision making until his passing. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was known for his big smile and friendly disposition. He cherished every extra moment that he was able to spend with his family. He was a carpenter extraordinaire, a maker of wine, an outdoors enthusiast, and foremost, a loving husband to Margaret Horvath, and father, to two very lucky children, Sean and Lisa. Jeno was predeceased by his parents Lajos and Erzebet Horvath and brother Lazlo Horvath of Hungary. He is survived by family in Hungary; sister Klaire (Endre) Gaspar; nieces (Baba) Kis Klari and Terry; sister-in-law Terri Horvath; nephews Attila Gaspar and Laczi Horvath; his best friend (surrogate brother) Erwin Schlecter; Marie Lacey and Aunt Ida; and all of the Luczi and Horvath family; as well as numerous relatives and friends. The family would like to give an extra special thank you to Darren (Manager of Park Street Dairy Queen) for treating him like a King. Jeno will be loved and missed forever by his family and acquaintances. A PRAYER SERVICE will be held at Regina Funeral Home, Hwy #1 East, Regina, SK on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. A FUNERAL MASS will be held at Holy Rosary Cathedral, 2104 Garnet Street, Regina, SK on Thursday, July 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Riverside Memorial Park Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to sign the online book of condolences at www.regina-memorial.ca . Arrangements entrusted to