Teresa Agnes Soos

Peacefully on April 20, 2025, Teri passed away at the Neepawa District Hospital at the age of 91, with family by her side.  

Teri was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up on the family farm in Langruth, Manitoba. She attended school in Langruth and briefly a Catholic School in Stockholm, Saskatchewan. Teri began her working life in Winnipeg, she then moved home and devoted herself to caring for her parents. Soon after she obtained a job as a telephone operator for MTS in Langruth. In 1970, she joined the Royal Bank of Canada as a teller, where she worked until her retirement in 1990. She gained a place in local history as the first teller at the Langruth branch to be held at gunpoint during a robbery. In 2020, she made a big move to the Centennial Apartments in Gladstone and eventually transitioned to the Third Crossing Manor.

Known for her creative talents, Teri found joy in crocheting, knitting, and cake decorating. Her cakes were a centerpiece at many weddings in the Langruth area, showcasing her artistic flair. A self-taught organist, Teri began playing in 1949 and was the devoted organist for St. Emeric's Church in Langruth and Our Lady of the Angels Church in Amaranth. Her memorable voice was an enduring presence in church services and other events, bringing joy to all who heard her.

Teri enjoyed many road trips with her sister Anne and brother-in-law Larry and visited places such as Las Vegas, Mexico, and Los Angeles. These road trips also allowed her to visit her sister Mary who lived in California. One special trip was in 1988 where she traveled to Hungary with her brother Joe. There they were able to visit family and see where her parents lived before immigrating to Canada.  This was a great opportunity to use her spoken Hungarian.    

After retiring, Teri became an active member of the Langruth Seniors Club and work at the Langruth Library, where she enjoyed the opportunity of learning new computers skills. In her column, "Here, There, and Everywhere" found in the Langruth Views, the residents of Langruth and surrounding communities were intrigued to hear what news Teri reported on every month, such as who was visiting who, and any local news and happenings. Over the years, Teri owned several cats, and as a devoted cat owner, they all held a special place in her heart.

Left to mourn are her sisters, Anne Mahoney, Mary (Will) Harjadene, sister-in-law Marg Soos, as well as many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews whom she considered her children. She never missed an opportunity to celebrate their birthdays and special occasions, showering them with love and thoughtful treats. She also leaves behind cherished extended relatives and dear friends.

Teri is predeceased by her parents, Margit and Laszlo Soos; her brothers Les and Joe; her sister Julia Keleman; brothers-in-law Louis Keleman and Larry Mahoney; as well as her nephew George Kelemen and his wife, Janet.

The family fondly remembers the tradition of gathering at Auntie Teri's house for Christmas where we all gathered around a large table in the living room eating our fill of homemade puffed pasty, mocha cake and mixed nuts.  

The family would like to thank all the staff at Centennial Apartments, Third Crossing Manor and the Neepawa District Hospital for their wonderful care and support for Auntie Teri over the years.

Prayers will be on Thursday April 24th at 7 pm at the Clarke's Funeral Chapel in Gladstone, MB

A funeral service will be held on Friday, April 25th, at 1 PM at Our Lady of the Angels Church in Amaranth, MB. Interment will follow at St. Emeric's Cemetery, with a gathering for lunch afterward at Langruth Community Hall.

If friends so desire memorial donations may be made to the Hungarian Cemetery, Box 54, Amaranth Manitoba, R0H 0B0 or Central Plains Cancer Care, 318 Saskatchewan Avenue E., Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 0K8, MB.