It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of my beloved mother, who was also a grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, Magda Varga on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 83 years.

Mom was in the Crowsnest Pass, enjoying a weekend retreat worshiping her Lord and Savior when God called her home.

Mom was born March 3, 1941, in Puspokladany, Hungary. She was the youngest of five children.

Mom moved to Canada in 1970 and married her husband, George Varga. She then earned her beauticians certification in 1971 and spent the next 20 years working in the beautician industry. For about 10 plus years she owned and operated her own salon called Magda’s European Hair and Skin Care. Later in life she joined the Walmart team, and worked there for over two decades, until her retirement. She loved all her clients and made friends with them, and coworkers easily.

Mom was a very creative person. Throughout her life she mastered flower arranging, jewelry making, rock painting, watercolor painting, and most recently oil painting. She had a very unique gift. She shared her artwork with many friends, and I am sure a lot of people have some of her rocks. She loved gardening and grew herbs, vegetables, flowers, and house plants. Her favorite one she insisted was called Jesus Heart but was actually a Bleeding Heart. Two of these big plants have given life in many friends homes. Everyone got cuttings if they liked. She would have two or three cuttings being rooted at any given time throughout the year, that she would share. She had a very colorfully decorated balcony that she used for her little garden and enjoyed many hours out there. Mom didn’t have a lot but felt more than blessed with what she did have.

Throughout her life, she had the opportunity to travel back to her home country Hungary, a couple of times, as well as Hawaii then Israel. Her journey in Israel changed her life. From that point on she dedicated herself to Jesus. She shared her knowledge and messages to many people. Magda was involved with bible studies. Ministry work, and prayer groups, and has been a part of the congregation at Joyful House of Prayer for many, many years. She loved her church family, and she was loved back by so many.

Magda is survived by her only daughter, Maggie (Gord) Curran; Grandchildren Shaun, Ryan (Crystal), Craig, Kayla Curran; daughter in law Patty Varga; grandchildren Jenna, and Brendan Varga; Great granddaughter Chelsea Curran, as well as family in Hungary.

Mom was predeceased by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and her beloved son Zsolt Varga.

A special thank you to all those who have called, visited, and sent meals to us throughout this most difficult time. Thank you!

Mom, if there are holes in the floors of heaven and you can see us now, know how much you were loved, and will be forever missed.

A Celebration of Magda’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at JOYFUL HOUSE OF PRAYER, 336 13 STREET NORTH #334, LETHBRIDGE, ALBERTA.

Cremation entrusted to Martin Brothers Funeral Chapels.