Obituary of Julianna Nagy

Julianna Nagy (née Kostyal)

May 16, 1930 – October 3, 2025

Peacefully, on Friday, October 3, 2025, Julianna Nagy passed away in her 96th year. She was the loving mother of Gabriella (Ken) Gordon, Karoy, and Vicki (Jim) Sweeney; devoted grandmother of Scott, Jeff, Simon, Sabrina, Aidan, and Liam; and proud great-grandmother of Chelsea, Sophia, Whitney, and Alexander. She was a dear sister to Katalin and was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Istvan; brothers Pal, Istvan, Pal and Andras; and sister Anna.

Julianna will be fondly remembered by family and friends in Canada, Australia, and Hungary.

Born in Hungary, Julianna immigrated to Canada in 1973, bringing with her an enduring love for family, culture, and tradition. She worked tirelessly to build a new life for her family, showing resilience, determination, and a spirit of generosity that touched everyone around her. Family gatherings were always a highlight, where she shared her warmth, hospitality, and passion for cooking traditional Hungarian dishes. True to her loving nature, she always brought her own fried chicken or schnitzel to every birthday party, a tradition her family fondly remembers.

She had a love for creating and crafting, spending many hours sewing and knitting cherished items for her family and friends. Julianna also enjoyed tending to her garden, where she grew beautiful flowers as well as vegetables and fruits, delighting in the satisfaction of nurturing plants from seed to harvest. In her retirement, she embraced all activities available to her, loved taking photos of her family and friends, and always enjoyed listening to music that lifted her spirit.

Julianna was a devoted member of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, where her faith was an important part of her life. She also treasured her travels, especially the trips she shared with her sister and daughter, which brought her joy and lifelong memories.

Above all, Julianna cherished the time spent with her children and grandchildren. She took pride in their accomplishments, celebrated their milestones, and offered wisdom and encouragement throughout their lives. Her kindness, patience, and unwavering devotion were hallmarks of her character, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew her.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to the staff and caregivers at Country Terrace Nursing Home in Komoka, and to her doctor, for their exceptional care, compassion, and support.

Cremation has taken place at Woodland Cemetery, London, Ontario and her memorial will be held at a later date. As per Julianna’s wishes, she will be laid to rest with her parents, sister Anna and brother Andras in Oroszlány, Hungary.

In memory of Julianna, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.