Obituary of Elfriede Foldes

Elfriede Franziska Melanie Foldes Passed in Lynchburg, Virginia. July 30th, 2020 Frieda, or Elfi Foldes, was born in Vienna, Austria in 1936. Her family moved to the small town of Bad Leonfeldon during World War II. She met her husband of 52 years, Josef Foldes, a Hungarian refugee post-war, while both were living in Salzburg. In 1954 they came to the United States with their newborn son. They settled in Derby, NY, and built a home for six children, many pets, and a home base for numerous friends and family. In 2007, Frieda moved in with her daughter and son-in-law in Lynchburg, VA, and spent her remaining years there, with many visits to and from her children and grandchildren throughout the United States. She will be remembered for her easy laughter, strength, playfulness, and the unconditional love she gave. She was preceded in death by her husband Joe, her brother Horst and her son-in-law Daniel Gerwitz (Christine). She is survived by her loving family; brother Hermann (Ursula), Children; Zoltan Foldes (Alicia), Christine Gerwitz, Laszlo (Denise), Laura Aeschbacker (Andrew), Elisabeth Foldes Meiman (Henry), Joseph Foldes Jr. (Dorota), Seventeen Grandchildren, Twenty Great Grandchildren, and the many beloved Nieces, Nephews, and Great Nieces and Nephews in Austria and Hungary. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 6th, 12 pm St. Thomas More Catholic Church 3015 Roundelay Rd. Lynchburg, VA 24502 Service will be streamed: www.stmva.org