Margaret Julia Karolyi

Sunday, 14 May 2017

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Margaret (Marg) Julia Karolyi of Merritt, BC. Marg passed away peacefully at Gillis House on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the age of 73. Marg is survived by her husband of 54 years, Steve Sr, son Steve Jr, daughter Sheila (Dave) Dunnigan, her precious granddaughters Kiana and Jordyn Karolyi, Cassidy Dunnigan, sister Patsy Riplinger, nephews Kevin and Patrick Riplinger and their children, numerous family in Hungary, Texas and Alberta plus many friends.

Marg was pre-deceased by her parents Paul and Julia Fodor. Marg was born in Oliver, BC on May 5, 1944 and met the love of her life Steve who immigrated to Osoyoos, BC Canada from Hungary in 1957 and were married in Bralorne, BC in 1963 where their children were born. Moved back to Osoyoos for a few years then to Merritt in 1971 where they remained and raised their kids. Marg had a passion for gardening, cooking, baking, her granddaughters and Big Bang Theory show! Special thanks to the staff at Gillis House for making the last few months of Marg’s life a peaceful one, greatly appreciated by our family and Dr. McLeod.

Arrangements under the direction of Merritt Funeral Chapel, Merritt, BC.