Maria Bardics

1928 ~ 2015

Maria Bardics, beloved wife of the late Louis Bardics Sr. born Maria Vargyas on January 15, 1928 in Vac, Hungary, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her father, Istvan Kovacs, mother Caroline Vargyas, and youngest sister Teruska. ----- She is survived by her sister Emilia Olah (Lajos), her brother Istvan Kovacs (Manci) all of Hungary.

She immigrated to Austria with her husband Louis Bardics in 1956. In 1957, they left Austria seeking a new life in Canada. They first lived in Iron Springs Alberta, slowly making their way to Lethbrige where they finally settled until the Lord called them home.

During Maria's life she was nothing if she was not a hard working woman. With her husband Louis, they raised 5 children, Maria Hopman (Steve), Steve Bardics, Bernadette Bardics, Rosemary Ostrow and Lou Bardics Jr. Three grandchildren, Trish Hopman, Kevin Bardics, and Tanya Hopman, one great grandchild KC Hopman Williams. Maria's leaving will leave a hole in the hearts of her family, friends, and of course her best friend Helen Horvath. Of course there are many more people to mention, because in 87 years she touched many lives.

Stay at home mom was not for Maria she enjoyed many years of employment working at the El Rancho helping cook many fabulous meals. Later Maria and Louis ventured out and started their own little cleaning business.

In her spare time, Maria enjoyed needle point. She made many for her friends and many that won awards at exhibitions. She kept up her needle point until the dreadful Alzheimer’s took over.

Maria was predeceased by her husband Louis Bardics Sr., who passed in 2003.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Maria's name to Alzheimer research (#402 740 4 Ave. S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0N9)

A Private Service will be held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at MARTIN BROTHERS RIVERVIEW CHAPEL, 610 – 4 Street South, Lethbridge.