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Donald Mike Varga
November 14, 1940 - December 30, 2025
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On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Donald Mike Varga of Osoyoos passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. He is predeceased by his parents, Alex and Annie; brother Alex; half-siblings Frank (Ignace) and Meiri; and his niece Cathy.
Donald is survived by his brother Frank (Lynn); sisters-in -law Eileen and Carrie; nephews Kevin (Nicole), Trevor (Joy), Joe, Rick (Sandra), and Don (Jocelyn); nieces Allison (Josh), Shirley, Colleen (Earl) and Sandy (Dave); as well as many great nieces and nephews.
Donald worked for the Okanagan-Similkameen Co-Op for over 40 years and earned his Certificate of Refrigeration in 1986. He was also a member of the Osoyoos Legion and, for a while, a member of the Elks as well. He enjoyed travelling, seeing much of Canada and the US and took a trip to Hungary.
Donald enjoyed fishing and making his famous horseradish, pickles and jerky. He also won first place in the BC Amateur Wrestling Association in 1980.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Donald at the Osoyoos Legion on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Donald’s honour to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society.
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From: Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Ltd.
The Nunes-Pottinger Funeral Service & Crematorium Staff send our condolences to family and friends.
From: Judy Dallas
Relation: Long time friend of the family.
My sympathies to the Varga family at this time of loss. Don was a very quiet person, but had a good sense of humour and was extremely knowledgeable about engines, etc. and grew some spectacular garden items which he shared with many. He is now at Peace and his family will have good memories to look back on. R.I.P., Don.
From: Sandra Smith
Relation: co-worker
A hardworking gentleman with a smile. Always there to fix anything at the Osoyoos, then Oliver plants. Condolences to all of the family.
From: Jim and Cindy Liebel
We were sorry to hear about Don. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
From: Don Frey
Relation: He was my Uncle.
I was Sadden to hear of the passing of Uncle Don. I still think of all the times we would wrestle and taking us for Root beer and telling me that the cherry peppers weren’t hot and then laughing as my eye’s started to water. I will miss he’s great sense of humor and smile.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
Date & Time:
January 17, 2026
Beginning at 2:00pm
Location:
Royal Canadian Legion
8310 78th street
Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H1V0
A Celebration of Life will be held for Donald at the Osoyoos Legion on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at 2:00 pm.
8310 78th street
Osoyoos, BC Canada V0H1V0
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