In Memory of

J.

Archie

Szabo

Obituary for J. Archie Szabo

The family of Archie Szabo sadly announces his passing on December 10, 2022 with his family by his side. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Eva Szabo; daughter, Shirley Szabo (Bob); son, Darrel Szabo (Linda); his sister, Margaret Berringer and family; families of Steve Szabo and Helen Balog; in-laws, Marjorie Stevens, Richard and Brenda Ward, Sharon and Dale Graham, Kim Ward, Claire Ward and their families; also families of Raymond Ward and Evelyn Henderson. Predeceased by his parents, Steve and Helen; brother, Steve (Audrey) Szabo; sons, Larry and Nels; sister, Helen (Steve) Balog and their son, Gordon; Ed Berringer; in-laws, Art and Gladys Ward, Raymond, Roy and Robert Ward; Evelyn Henderson and her children, David and Beverly; Ron Stevens and his children, Donald, Douglas, and Gary. Archie was born in Fareham, Alberta on September 21, 1931. He moved to Saskatchewan, settling in Hoosier in 1956 and working in the oil and gas field accompanied by his various faithful dogs. He married Eva Ward on April 27, 1963. He continued in the oilfield until his retirement in 1990 and moved to Medicine Hat. His active lifestyle included golfing, bowling, woodwork, gardening, volunteer work for numerous community events and projects, as well as camping, welcoming any friends and family (new and old) at various lakes. He also came up with various designs for traps, racks for bikes, wiener sticks, and many more. In later years, touring the community on his peddle bike and playing pool at a community centre. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local SPCA. Celebration of life arrangements will be announced when completed by