NAGY: Evelyn Bernardena
October 28, 1934 - September 30, 2013
The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Evelyn Bernardena (nee Hueser) Nagy of Middle Lake, SK, occurred at her residence on Monday, September 30, 2013. She was 78 years of age. Evelyn was born on October 28, 1934, to Alphonse and Elizabeth (nee Frericks) Hueser at home on their farm in the Pilger area. She grew up there and attended Merrywood Rural School. On April 26, 1954, Evelyn married Arthur "Art" Nagy. They lived on their farm since their marriage. Evelyn dedicated her life to her marriage, raising nine children and working on the farm. The farm work included raising cattle, pigs, chickens, a huge never-ending vegetable garden, cooking and canning. Evelyn and Art enjoyed playing cards, going to dances, and visiting with family and friends. After the kids grew up, they also enjoyed camping and some travelling. After Art's death in 1996, Evelyn continued living on the farm, still enjoyed a large garden, bowling, playing cards, and doing embroidery. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very important to her. Evelyn is survived by eight children: Brian (Nikki) Nagy, Debbie (Elroy) Baumann, William Nagy, Edwin (Pam) Nagy, Bev Nagy, Bonnie (Dudley) Buhler, Colleen (Rob) Lacroix, and Denise (Keith) Carroll; 19 grandchildren: Amy, Julian, Andrea, Jessica, Christina, Carla, Johnathan, David, Chelsea, Brandon, Ashley, Dustin, Danielle, Leighton, Tyler, Clarke, Miranda, Meagan, and Nathan; 11 great-grandchildren: Maggie, Hanna, Alex, Carter, Declan, Liam, Lucian, Lola, Lily, Jayce, and Madeleine; two sisters and two brothers: Dorothy (Lorne) Harle, Louise Montan, Eugene Hueser, and Alphonse Hueser; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur Nagy; son, Melvin Nagy; parents, Alphonse and Elizabeth (nee Frericks) Hueser; two brothers, Henry Hueser and Richard Hueser; sister-in-law, Eva Hueser; brother-in-law, Dan Montan; and by in-laws of the Nagy family. The Prayer Service for Evelyn was held at Canadian Martyrs R.C. Church, Middle Lake, on Thursday, October 3, 2013, at 7:30 p.m., led by Allen Baumann. Scripture readers were Christina McClean and Debbie Baumann, and the eulogy was delivered by Debbie Baumann and Ed Nagy. Music ministry was provided by organist Rhonda Baker and the Canadian Martyrs Church Choir. The Funeral Mass was offered at Canadian Martyrs R.C. Church on Friday, October 4, 2013, at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Richard Meidl, OSB. Others taking part were: Brandon Nagy, crossbearer; Christina McClean and Carla Janz, scripture readers; Chelsea Nagy, intentions; Miranda and Meagan Carroll, giftbearers; Liz Grundmann and Barbara Pomedli, memorial table attendants; organist Rhonda Baker and the Canadian Martyrs Church Choir, music ministry. Honorary pallbearers were "all those who shared in Evelyn's life". Active pallbearers were Julian, Johnathan, David, Brandon, Dustin, and Tyler Nagy, Leighton Buhler, and Clarke Lacroix. Interment followed at Canadian Martyrs R.C. Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to either Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, or the Canadian Martyrs R.C. Cemetery Fund. Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel, Humboldt, SK.
