Steve Varga

May 27, 1937 – Sept. 8, 2017

Steve Varga passed away peacefully in the Kamloops hospital on Friday Sept. 8, 2017 at the age of 80. Lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Grace Varga, and daughters Mariana (Alain) of Cold Lake AB, Angela (Byron) of Castlegar BC, Stephanie (Alex) of Calgary AB, grandchildren Aaron (Natalie) and Alexander, great grandson Isaac, Steve’s brother Mike (Diane) Varga and nieces, and many, many friends. Steve was predeceased by his mother Anna Varga and nephew David Varga.

A celebration of Steve’s life was held on Friday Sept. 15th, 2017 at Merritt Funeral Chapel with Pastor Sherry Peterson officiating.

Special thanks go out to the ICU staff in Kamloops, the doctors and nurses at Nicola Valley hospital who helped Steve, and the paramedic and trauma teams from both Merritt and Kamloops. Also heartfelt thanks “from the Varga family to our many friends who brought cards, flowers and food to the house”.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to the BC Heart & Stroke Foundation or the BC Lung Association in Steve’s memory. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.MerrittFuneralChapel.com