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KURUCZ - Hildegarde (Hilda) Olga Matilda

Hildegarde (Hilda) Olga Matilda Kurucz was born November 10, 1931 on the family farm a mile NW of Churchbridge to Valentine and Matilda (Hautz) Becker. She passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord on January 15, 2015.
Hildegarde (Hilda) Kurucz

Hildegarde (Hilda) Olga Matilda Kurucz was born November 10, 1931 on the family farm a mile NW of Churchbridge to Valentine and Matilda (Hautz) Becker. She passed away peacefully in the arms of our Lord on January 15, 2015. Hilda was baptized on December 6, 1931 and was confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Grace Lutheran Church at Beresina on March 30, 1947. Hilda received all her education in Churchbridge and worked at Smitty's Café until she married the love of her life, John Kurucz on June 21, 1957 in Langenburg. They were blessed with four children ; Susan, Sharon, Ellen and Darin. They began their married life on the farm, first six miles south of Churchbridge and then a mile west of Churchbridge. In 1974, due to John's illness they moved the family to town. In 2001 John and Hilda moved to Queen Elizabeth Court in Yorkton and in 2011 Hilda moved back to Churchbridge to be close to John at the Langenburg Care Home. Hilda was very involved in her children's activities whether it was girl guides, 4H, figure skating, hockey or ball. She was a lifetime member of the Ladies Curling Club and also ran the kitchen in the old curling rink for a few years and head convener at the Skating Rink. She was also a member of the Agricultural Society and would enter her baking and flowers at the different fairs. She was a member of the Evergreen Club for many years and loved playing cards. At Queen Elizabeth Court, it didn't take long and Hilda was in charge in getting food ready for the different events and was very involved in every function there. Her church was a very important part of her life. She had a strong faith in our Lord and made sure to instill that faith in her children. She was involved in the Ladies Aide and Lutheran Women Missionary League since the age of 19 and took part in many church activities including quilting and always lent a hand in serving suppers and lunches. Family was extremely important to her. She loved each and every one of her seven grandchildren and absolutely adored her great-grandson, Mason! She tried to attend as many of their activities such school concerts, dance recitals, ball games, hockey and graduations as she could. Hilda also loved family gatherings with her brothers and sisters and their family. Hilda loved curling, playing cards and of course Bingo! She always loved baking and our memories are filled with the smell of baked bread when we came home from school. She also liked planting her flowers and always seemed to have an abundant garden. In her later years she enjoyed watching curling, the Blue Jays and Riders. She could tell you every detail about a curling end from a game 20 years ago! When Hilda's health was failing her, it never stopped her doing the things she loved especially going to events in town or the church and even had her first ever plane ride at the age of 81. She had many friends and family who will treasure the memories of her gentleness and kindness. Hilda was predeceased by her parents, Valentine and Matilda Becker; her sisters, Marvaleen, Elsie, Amanda, Sylvia and Nita; her brothers, Ron and Wally and many brother and sister-in-laws. Hilda is survived by her loving husband of 57 years John; her children; Susan Kurucz, Sharon (Joe) Andrade, Ellen (Terry) Spilchen and Darin (Sally) Kurucz; her grandchildren, Matthew Andrade, Ashley Andrade, Danielle Andrade, Darion Kurucz, Faith Kurucz, Jasmine Spilchen and Joshua Spilchen and one great-grandson, Mason Andrade; her brother, Erwin (Bernice) Becker and sister, Erna (Fred) Hutchings; brothers-in-law, Edward (Marj) Kurucz and Leslie (Signe) Kurucz and numerous nieces and nephews. Prayer Services were held on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 from Trinity Lutheran Church in Churchbridge, SK and were officiated by Pastor Jeff Dul. The Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, also from Trinity Lutheran Church and officiated by Pastor Jeff Dul. The organist, Alice Johnson, led the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "Jesus Christ Has Risen Today", "Blest Be the Tie That Binds" and "Praise to the Lord, the Almighty". The Interment Service followed in the Churchbridge Town Cemetery with Terry Spilchen, Joe Andrade, Matthew Andrade, Joshua Spilchen, Howard Rosin, Harvey Rosin and Mark Hintz serving as casket bearers. Friends so wishing may forward their condolences to the family by visiting www.christiesfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Christie's Funeral Home & Crematorium, Yorkton, Saskatchewan.