Rollie (Sabo) Passed away suddenly at The Lodge at Broadmead on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at the age of 81 years. Sabo will be lovingly remembered by his nieces, nephews, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, many good friends and his pal Mugsey.
Pre-deceased by his wife Elizabeth. Born in The Pas, MB as a young man joined the Princess Pat Light Infantry 2nd Battalion and fought in Korea (1951 to 1953) serving as a Para-Trooper and Sniper. In 1955, he married Elizabeth (Liz) and resided in Victoria. Working for BC Forest Products until retirement. Rollie and Liz enjoyed many years travelling to Hawaii and Reno. He was a member of the KVA and RCL.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, June 3 at 11:30 am at McCall Bros. Floral Chapel, Johnson & Vancouver St. Burial to follow at Royal Oak Burial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made at The Lodge at Broadmead, 4579 Chatterton Way, Victoria BC, V8X 4Y7. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Murray Harvey
To Sabo’s family: Sabo and I developed a very close and lasting friendship in the summer of 1952 after I left the Army and he came here on leave that summer and fall. It was a friendship kindled by a common military history and remained constant over the years. Whenever he visited The Pas or I visited Victoria we always looked each other up to share our memories of when we were young soldiers and buddies. He was one of those unforgetable characters with a rough exterior who always gave himself away with a tear in his eye and a big bear hug whenever we met up over the years.
“I will remember him”