Paul SARVARI Jr.

Paul SARVARI Jr. obituary, Surrey, BC

Paul SARVARI Jr.

Paul SARVARI Obituary

Published by Victoria Times Colonist from Oct. 28 to Oct. 30, 2014.
SARVARI, Paul Jr. April 28, 1952 - October 18, 2014 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Sarvari Jr. on Saturday, October 18, 2014. Paul was a loving husband, an outstanding father to his children, a pillar of strength to his family and a cherished son. Paul was born on April 28, 1952 in Budapest, Hungary. In 1958 he immigrated to Canada with his parents Paul and Maria and sister Katalin. He attended school in Victoria and subsequently studied Pharmacy at UBC where he met his future wife Arleen. In 1977 they were married in Vancouver and then moved to North Delta where they started their family. Paul worked for a number of pharmacies in the Lower Mainland before establishing his own business, in Ladner in 1986. As owner of Harvest Drive Pharmacy, Paul was an extraordinarily generous advisor, Pharmacist and friend. He was well respected by his employees, business associates and the medical community. Paul was a compassionate, professional who went the extra mile to fulfill the healthcare needs of his clients. Paul was an avid golfer whose sense of humour, jovial nature and love of practical jokes, endeared him to those with whom he socialized. Paul loved people and interacting with people. He was a keen sportsman throughout his life, both as a participant and a spectator. Daily walks with his dog Lava, working in the garden, vacationing with family at Gallagher Lake Lodge, Big White, Arizona and trips with Unipharm were treasured by Paul. Paul is lovingly remembered by his wife of 37 years, Arleen and his children Michael and Michelle. He was cherished by his parents Paul Sr and Maria Sarvari, sister Katalin Leduc (Harold), nephew Phil, mother-in-law Elizabeth Anderson, brother-in-law Ernie Anderson (Teresa), nephew Dylan and niece, Lexy. Paul was greatly loved and will be missed by all who knew him. A celebration of Paul's life will be held at Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, located at 14831, 28th Avenue, Surrey, BC on November 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the charity of your choosing. Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca 604-536-6522

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April 27, 2016

Happy Birthday buddy, you may be out of sight, not out of thoughts with many smiles.

Ralf K

October 21, 2015

Even on bad days I am happy and greatfull as they don't call it the present for nothing, it's a gift! Miss you my dear friend, we're ever you are!

Katalin Leduc

October 20, 2015

A year has passed and we miss you so much. We will love and miss you forever...until we meet again xo

Katalin Leduc

April 28, 2015

Happy Birthday! You are always in our hearts and in our mind. Love you xo

Katalin Leduc

April 5, 2015

Happy Easter, not a day goes by that we all don't think about. You are so missed and loved. Love you my big brother xo

Ralf

February 18, 2015

Still thinking of you every day Paul,. Love ya. Buddy Ralph

Cristina Gavilan

February 17, 2015

I just heard of Paul's (our own private Pharmacist-I always knew that for always addressing me by my first name every time I came to fill our prescriptions) passing. I am both saddened and shock he's gone so soon. Our prayers are with his loved ones. May Paul rest in peace.

Dave Chand

February 10, 2015

Arleen and Family: So sorry to hear about Paul's passing. Paul and I shared good times and fun times playing good old' floor hockey many years back. He was a good friend in tough times for me....Even though we lost touch somewhat will miss him. Take care and remember the good times.
-- Dave Chand and Karen Norman

Better Times

Katalin Leduc

December 31, 2014

As the New Year comes in tonight I will be thinkng about you with much love. Our family misses you terribly. Love you forever and always.

Katlin Leduc

December 24, 2014

We had our Xmas dinner andthe pain in Mom and Dad;s eyes is so hard for me to watch I wish you knew how much you were loved. Rest in Peace your memory will never be forgotten. I love you and miss you. Merry Xmas!!!

Katalin Leduc

December 24, 2014

Merry Xmas my big brother you will be forever missed. Love you to the moon and back xo

Stephen Lau

December 21, 2014

Rest in Peace, Mr. Savari.

Barb Andreen

December 9, 2014

Dear Arleen and Family,
We were so sad to hear about the loss of Paul. It has been such a pleasure getting to know him over the years at various Unipharm trips and events. His humor and smile will always be remembered. We have been thinking of you often and are so very sorry for your family. Love to you all, Barb and Greg

Katalin Leduc

November 29, 2014

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and miss you. xoxo

Kevin Williamson

November 15, 2014

This is very very sad news about a super nice guy....RIP...Kevin and Lisa

November 15, 2014

Dear Arleen and family:
I met a Dentist from Paul's work last week in Starbuck's. When I mentioned that he worked in the same building as Dr. Segal and Paul he then told me of his passing. I was shocked and saddened at the same time. I remember meeting him at a staff party some year's ago. I remembered him as funny and charming.
I am immensely sorry for your loss.
Be kind to yourself at this time.
Linda M. Beatty (former Principal Pinewood Elementary Delta B.C.)

Katalin Leduc

November 10, 2014

I still can't believe you are gone. My heart aches for the pain you must have felt and the pain we are all in. You will never be forgotten, your smile could light up a room, you were so important to all of us. I hope your are soaring with the angels and have peace at last. We will never forget you, we all loved you so much.

Tracie Der

November 6, 2014

Arleen,
Will and I have had you in our thoughts a great deal over the last couple of weeks. We will miss Paul's cheerfulness and thoughtfulness - he was well-loved!
Tracie & Will

Marilyn Denman

November 3, 2014

Hi Arlene. I am Marilyn Denman Kent's Mom in Calgary. Just heard about Paul. So sorry like Kent said he was like a Dad to him. A wonderful human being. My late parents loved him too. My accept my sincere condolences. Ladner will miss him greatly.

Erin and Rick Switzer

November 2, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. He looked after our whole family's prescription needs for so many years and life stages. He always had a word of encouragement, a word of advice and a spin of good humour. It was a pleasure to come into the pharmacy and be greeted personally. Paul was always interested in how things were going and was so proud and loving about his family. We enjoyed hearing updates and stories and felt connected even though we didn't know you personally. He was a good man. Our deepest condolences to you.

Gene Otto

November 2, 2014

Hi Arleen
I'm so sorry to hear about Paul. I saw him a couple of weeks ago and thought he looked so good. Told him it was nice to see him playing more golf. It's a tough time, thank God you have the kids and many friends who have you in their thoughts and prayers.
Gene Otto

Kevin Zack

November 1, 2014

Dear Arleen, Michael and Michelle, I am very sorry for your loss of such a great man. I actually used to look forward to having a prescription refill because it was always fun to banter back and forth with Paul. His caring, humorous and kind spirit will be remembered and missed by all who knew him.

helen eng

November 1, 2014

Condolences to the Sarvari family. I am sorry for your loss. Paul was such a joy to be around and to have in our medical building. I could always count on him to pop in several times a day, with a joke or funny blurb that he just wanted to share. Often, I would find my secretary laughing out loud - then when I wandered out to see what was so funny, inevitably I would find Paul leaning into our office, door half open. Thank you for your kindness and expertise with my patients. You will be missed. I cannot believe you are gone, the news was a shock.

Sandra Jones

October 31, 2014

We have been lucky to enjoy Paul's help over many years in his friendly pharmacy where we have both doctor and dentist. We are all shocked and incredibly saddened that he is gone and are sorry for his family and staff. We will remember him with thanks. The Jones family.

sabrina wang

October 31, 2014

Paul: thank you for your help. I learned a lot from you during the work. Haven House staffs will remember you.

Kent Denman

October 31, 2014

Hi Arlene, I am so sorry to hear. Paul was like a father to me when mine passed away. He gave me my first job. We went to many football games together. I am in shock.

Linda Dzus

October 31, 2014

Our thoughts and condolences to the Sarvari family. We are sorry for your loss.
Paul was an excellent pharmacist, and friend to his customers. He filled my mother, (Lynn Michels) prescriptions for many years and came to know her and our family over those years.
I also knew Paul from the many years when I was working in the Medical Building. I admired his dedication and humor he had to his customers.
Paul will surely be missed by our family and the community.

Patrick & Rita & families Lawlor

October 31, 2014

We are in shock hearing the news of Paul passing. Our prayers are with all the family.May he rest in peace

Ralf Klosterman & Family

October 30, 2014

Dear Paul where have you gone…… to a better place of peace I know!

Left behind are all of the great times, memories, jokes, moments that you had with all of your friends and family. We will not forget them, you will not be forgotten. In all of the years that we worked together I never saw you in anger, just happiness and the will to help others. What a great gift. You will be missed.

Condolences and prayers to the Sarvari family.

Your Friend Ralf

Dianne Sudlow-Long

October 29, 2014

We are shocked and saddened at Pauls' passing but will always remember the good times at Gallagher Lake and the fun that Paul brought to the group. Sorry for your loss.
Dianne and Clay

Ann Hedley

October 29, 2014

As a business associate I have known and dealt with Paul regularly for 24 years. His sense of humour always made our interactions a pleasure, despite how busy he was running the pharmacy and going above and beyond in assisting clients. It's hard to believe he was taken so suddenly.
Sincere condolences to the entire family, of course particularly to Arleen and her mother, who I know personally.

Rod Fram

October 29, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with Arleen and extended family.

Jenn Robinson

October 29, 2014

Dear Sarvari family,
I was saddened to read of Paul's passing. I moved from Ladner many years ago, but have many fond memories of Paul behind the counter at Harvest Drive - he was an exceptionally kind and compassionate man and always had a smile and advice at the ready. His loss will be felt by many indeed.

Paul and Maria Sarvari

October 29, 2014

Our son's passing gives us unbearable pain. He gave us 62 ½ happy and very proud years. We loved him dearly and he loved us. He loved his family more than we can say. He was an honest, generous loyal friend, a faithful spouse, hard worker, high achiever and great provider. To build a bank account, he worked since he was 11 years old at various jobs like selling the afternoon paper after school at his plywood newsstand in downtown Victoria. He also mowed the neighbours lawns and worked with me in construction. He paid his way through University by working in logging camps during the summer. He did the landscaping on their first new house and it continued to be a passion thought out his life. He was so passionate and paid attention to the smallest detail that his neighbours told us that Paul was the only one in the neighbourhood with lights on his wheel barrow so he could work at night.

Rest in Peace our dear son.

Apu-Anyu
Mom and Dad

Susanna Eros

October 29, 2014

Dear family Sarvari,
I am the godmother Paul in Budapest.
Please accept my condolences to tragic event. My heart breaks me.
With love Susy

George & Catherine Gomory

October 28, 2014

Catherine and I are saddened by Paul's passing. My parents Steve and Yoli were good friends with Paul Sr and Mugdaneni. Our deepest sympathy to Paul Jr's family and especially to his parents' ... you are in our prayers.

John & Joanne Gerlitz

October 28, 2014

We were very saddened to hear about Paul - our heart aches …. We will cherish the fun times we had with him - lots of great laughs, golfing, family visits and touring.
Our prayers go out to Arleen, Michael and Michelle … a very special family.
Lots of love to you all.

Natane Mio

October 28, 2014

My deepest condolences to Paul's family....my family and I valued our local pharmacist...he knew us all by face and treated us with great respect always. He was always so helpful when my children or I had issues with allergies and medications. Thank you Paul, we will miss your personal touch ??

Otto and Georgina Waitzner & Family

October 28, 2014

Our deepest sympathy to you Arlene, Michael, Michelle and to the Sarvari Family. Our prayers are with you.

Janet Smith

October 28, 2014

I had the privilege and pleasure of working with Paul during his years at Nordel. I'll always remember his penchant for practical jokes and his love for, and devotion to his family. He treated all with respect and truly cared about those around him. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bill & Jan Lean

October 28, 2014

Our sincere condolences to Arlene, Michael and Michelle. We were part of Paul's life when I coached Michael in soccer in North Delta. Arleen was my Manager and we spent many, many happy times together at the soccer field and at social events. Our prayers are with you all.

Liz Savage

October 28, 2014

Our hearts go out to all of his family at this time of deep sorrow...
I will always remember Paul's wonderful dry sense of humor when visiting the family as a young girl and teenager in Victoria.
Kathy, Paul Sr. and Madga...Please know we are thinking of you at this very difficult time.

Gizi and Erszi

Dirk Fetherstonhaugh

October 28, 2014

I have many fond memories of Paul as a customer and a friend, especially on the golf course. My wife, Inez and I will remember him as a gracious and kind man with a zest for life and a devotion to his family and the profession of pharmacy. Our prayers go out to his family at this sad time. He will be missed.

Kelly (Longton) Nelson

October 28, 2014

Our sincere condolences to the Sarvari family. We have fond memories of Paul, Arleen and Michelle with Michael and our son, Brent, on the soccer fields of North Delta. Our thoughts are with you.

Gus Albucz

October 28, 2014

Our thoughts, condolences and prayers to the Sarvari family.

Katalin Leduc

October 27, 2014

I was always so proud of you my big brother. You accomplished so much in your life. A beautiful family, your pharmacy, your great circle of friends and much more. I will miss your jokes, the sound of your laughter, but most of all your big big heart. I will treasure the last walk we had around Morgan Creek and the special note that you left in my shoe before you went to work the next day. I will try to find peace because I know you are at peace. I loved you then, I love you now and I will love your forever. To Arleen, Michelle and Michael there are no words....but know that we will always be there for you and love you.

Gary laughton

October 27, 2014

What a wonderful professional and great human being!

Paul you will be missed greatly

Sharon McKenzie

October 27, 2014

My sincere condolences to you and the family, Arlene.

Joe Stephenson

October 27, 2014

Dear Arleen:
Paul was my mentor, my role model, and after 50 years, my life long best friend.

I will miss him forever.

Our thoughts are with you and your family.

Love
Joe

Laura Arlt

October 26, 2014

Dear Arleen,
Jamey and I are very sorry and sad to hear of Paul's passing.You and your family are in our prayers. In time with grace given, we hope all will be able to move forward with fond memmories and laughter.
Love Jamey and Laura Arlt

Luciana Zilio

October 26, 2014

Dear Arleen,
I am thinking of you and praying for you and your children. May Paul's soul rest in peace. My deepest condolences to you.

Wayne & Kathy Martinolich

October 26, 2014

We were so sorry to hear that Paul had passed away. He has been our pharmacist for many years and became a friend over those years. We also have a home down in Arizona, so we were always talking golf and warm weather. Paul spoke so proudly of his family and he will be missed by the Ladner community.

Debbie Best

October 26, 2014

I cherish the laughter that we shared at UBC. I treasure our friendship and the happy memories in the years that have followed. May your family continue to be embraced by love, warmth and support of friends during this period of extreme sorrow. In time, may the tears of sadness turn into smiles of remembrance and allow them to heal.

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