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Julie Farago

1946 - 2015

Julie Farago obituary, 1946-2015, Durango, CO

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1946

DIED

2015

Julie Farago Obituary

Julie Farago died peacefully at Presbyterian/St. Luke's Hospital in Denver at the age of 69 on September 9, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. We are extremely saddened by her passing after a 27-month bout with lymphoma and its ultimate complications. She fought valiantly to the very end and was by far the strongest and bravest person we ever knew. She was a constant inspiration to everyone around her: family, friends, acquaintances, fellow patients, medical staff and even total strangers. We will miss her desperately but our sadness will be tempered by having known her and her sometimes unorthodox ways for all of these years. She walked to the beat of her own drum and was always true to herself. She had several jobs over the years but her real passion was being a wife, mother and homemaker. When asked her occupation, she would half-seriously answer: "domestic engineer slash goddess".

Julie was born on January 22, 1946 in Kunbaja, Hungary to Mária and Mátyás Pölhe. Her family fled Hungary in 1946 and ultimately immigrated to Cleveland, Ohio in 1950. She graduated from Cleveland West High in 1964 and attended Cleveland State University for two years. Julie had two beautiful daughters from her first marriage to John Cook.

In 1985, she married the love of her life, Charles P. Farago. Julie and Chuck celebrated their 30th anniversary the Saturday before her passing. They lived a good life and she helped him raise and guide his two children from a previous marriage. The two of them left Cleveland in 1999 and settled in Bayfield, Colorado where she lived out the remainder of her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents and twin brother, Tibor Polhe. She is survived by her husband; by her daughter Heather J. Pochatek and husband Brian of Castlerock, CO; by her daughter Lori J. Ladd, husband David and grandson Jacob of Portland, OR; by her stepson Charles G. Farago and his daughter Sophie of Lakewood, CO; and by her stepdaughter Kristina E. Wilson, grandson Tonka and granddaughter Tea of Medford, OR.

The immediate family held a celebration of Julie's life in Castlerock, CO on September 10th and 11th. No local celebrations or services are planned. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Julie's honor to Mercy Health Foundation, 1010 Three Springs Blvd., Durango, CO 81301.

Published by The Durango Herald on Sep. 17, 2015.
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She and her brother, Tibor, were friends of mine from our teen years. Sorry to hear that both of them have passed.

Sandy Bodnar

August 13, 2016

so deeply sorry to hear that Julie has passed away. prayers of comfort and caring are with the whole family. I feel a deep sadness. I will sincerely miss my dear friend, Julie.

Trish Yelko

December 22, 2015

She was a fighter from the first day I met her and she continued on that path to her last day. I so enjoyed her sense of humor and tenacity! we had great phone conversations and laughed a lot.I was lucky to call her my friend and will miss her.

marianne windsor

September 23, 2015

I think I'll always remember Julie. I loved the way she loved Chuck and the way she always treated me. I'll truly miss her..

Ryan Maycock

September 21, 2015

I remember Julie from West High and Hungarian scouts in Cleveland. She was always a bright, funny, and fun loving. I was saddened to hear of her passing. My prayers are with you and the family.

ildiko Incze Gorcz

September 19, 2015

Dear Karcsi and family, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I so appreciated both your kind words when my husband peter died and I will never forget the words you sent me. Please accept my deepest condolences.

Priscilla Wieser

September 19, 2015

I love you Mommy forever and always!
Your Bright Eyes

Hesther Pochatek

September 18, 2015

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