Obituary of Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Borbely

March 31, 1935 – Quinton, Saskatchewan

January 11, 2024 - Calgary, Alberta

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Anne Borbely (nee Lorenz) on Thursday, January 11, 2024.  Surrounded by family, she died peacefully at Providence Care Centre where she has been living for the past two years. 

Betty is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 65 years, Edward, daughter Debra Ragan and her children, Michael and Jillian Ragan; son Kevin Borbely and his children, Katelyne Plant (Tim and Luke Plant), Kristopher Borbely (Teja Delgato-Borbely); and son Barry Borbely, his wife, Aileen Borbely, and their children, Rae Ann, Brendon, and Taryn Borbely.  She is also survived by her sister, Veronica Lorenz; brothers-in-law, William Borbely and John Young; and sister-in-law Jean (Robert) Ferguson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

The youngest of eleven children, Betty was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Mary Lorenz and nine siblings.  She was also predeceased by Edward’s parents, Alex and Jenny Borbely and son-in-law, John Ragan.

Betty’s granddaughter, Katelyne, said things best in this message sent to her grandpa:  I am sad and tearful. But at the same time happy and grateful that Grandma had the most beautiful life filled with children, grandchildren, friends, and adventures.  The last part of her life was peaceful and quiet with all her loved ones.  Most people in life pray that this will be their story.  I’m happy she is resting and at peace.  Grandma will live on in our cherished memories of her.   

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Providence Chapel (149 Providence Blvd SE, Calgary, AB) on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed with Betty’s family here. If friends and family so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Father Lacombe Care Foundation, 332 – 146 Avenue, Calgary, AB T2X 2A3.  Telephone:  403-254-6280, www.fatherlacombe.ca/donations or a charity of your choice.

The family would like to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Withers and all the staff at Providence Care Centre for the loving care they provided Betty while she was a resident. 

In living memory of Elizabeth Borbely, a tree will be planted in the Ann & Sandy Cross Conservation Area by McInnis & Holloway Funeral Homes, Fish Creek, 14441 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Ab t2x 3j3, Telephone: 403-256-9575.