Nancy Sabo
Sabo, Nancy Lorraine (Steckly)
Passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of her Saviour Jesus Christ, surrounded by her loving family, on August 7, 2025 at WRHN @ Chicopee, in Kitchener, ON at the age of 85.
Beloved wife of Gabriel Michael who predeceased Nancy in 2016.
Remembered lovingly by her daughter Pamela Langille (Pace) (late Wayne).
Devoted, dedicated and forever loved Nana to her four greatest treasures Brandon, Jordan and Dylan and great grandson Trey.
Also left to mourn are her step children Mike Jr., Catherine, Patrick, Mary Sabo (Mel); as well as grandchildren Destin (Alisha), Colton (Jeni) and Dakota; and great grandchildren Avery, Ariana, Griffin, and Talon.
Fondly remembered by her sisters Isabel Mullett, Elsie Kuepfer (Laverne), Joanne Gerber (Ralph), Marilyn Cleland (Mike), and brothers Ron (Linda) and Robert (Cheryl) Steckly.
She leaves behind her sister-in-law Doris and Marlene Steckly and brother-in-law Stan Herfort.
Predeceased by her step-son Andrew Sabo, siblings Stanley, Norman, Doreen, and Marjorie, in-laws Jim Mullett, Donald Gerber, Levi Kuepfer, and Edmund Erb, and parents Menno and Sarah Steckly.
She will be forever cherished by her many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Nancy was an active member at Preston Mennonite Church since 1961. She was a strong supporter of the Woman’s Mission Group as well as serving on many committees over the years.
Nancy was a longtime employee at Schneider’s Meats on Courtland Avenue. Many friendships were made over the years that still exist today. In 1997 Nancy took early retirement after her first cancer diagnosis. This opened the doors for her dedication to volunteering. Nancy took great pride in giving back and volunteered many places over the next 25 years. Parkwood Mennonite Home, Thrift on Kent, St. Jacob’s Meeting House, The Woman’s Prison and Ontario Christian Gleaners to name a few.
Nancy also loved to travel and visit the world. She visited every State, Province and Continent except South America and Antarctica which she deeply regretted not having accomplished.
Nancy had many hobbies throughout her lifetime, she pieced many beautiful quilts which many of us can treasure today, diamond art, card games ( which she usually won!), Toronto Blue Jays and most importantly anything her Grandson’s were involved in she was there.
Being one of eleven, Nancy lived more like she was one of the Twelve, touching so many lives throughout her life she will be dearly missed by us all. Our family is definitely going to miss the glue which held us so firmly together.
Nancy’s family will receive relatives and friends from 5:00-8:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick Street, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. Visitation will continue from 9:30-10:15 AM, on Friday, August 15, 2025 at the funeral home. Memorial will be held in the chapel at 10:30 AM. Reception to follow until 1:00 PM.
For those unable to attend the service a livestream may be viewed at www.henrywalser.com/our-services/live-streaming-webcasting
As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Ontario Christian Gleaners or to the Mennonite Central Committee would be appreciated by the family (cards available at the funeral home).