Bela OSZ

OSZ Bela (Bill) 1909 - 2006 Bela Osz passed away from a grieving heart due to the recent passing of his beloved wife Bertha of 69 years, at Extendicare Cedars Villa on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at the age of 97 years. He was the loving and devoted father of Priscilla (Bill) Wilson, Goldie (Thomas) Nicholson and Susan Corner. Grandpa to Grant (Gale), Richard, Randal, Kenneth, Thomas and Kimberly; great-papa to Taylor and Haley. He is also survived by nephew Alex (Elizabeth) Osz and Doreen Osz; sister-in-law Julie Toro and brother-in-law John Ster; also by numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife Bertha, March 22, 2006; infant son Daniel (1948); parents, Zuszanna and Daniel; brothers, Anthony (1994), Frank and Joe; nephews, Julius (1996) and Anthony; son-in-law Paul Corner (2002). Bela was born February 6, 1909 in Demecser, Hungary. He apprenticed at age thirteen as a journeyman to become a master tailor. He immigrated to Canada in 1930 to join brother Tony. Bela tailored in Calgary for forty-three years, known to many as "Bill the Tailor" and/or "The Wizard of Osz". Bela and Bertha were married on November 21, 1936. His family was most important to him; he had a special place for each person. He loved all unconditionally. He was a devoted member, honourary elder, and founder of the Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church. He loved playing soccer, swimming, singing, dancing and was a true people person. Bela was the youngest of four boys and the last of his generation. The family would like to express their many thanks to the nursing staff at Cedars Villa, Jenny, Dot, Chinoo, and the gang at Clover for their care and compassion that they gave to Papa. Family and friends are invited for visitation to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, "Chapel of Remembrance", 304 - 18 Avenue S.W., (on the corner of 17 Avenue and 2 Street S.W.) on Monday, May 29, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 104 - 14 Avenue S.W. on Tuesday, May 30, 2006 at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Queen's Park Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial tributes in Bela's name may be made directly to the Calvin Hungarian Presbyterian Church, 104 - 14 Avenue S.W., T2R 0L8. Arrangements entrusted to LEYDEN'S FUNERAL HOME, RECEPTION and CREMATION CENTRE. Telephone 228 - 4422.