Obituary for Noemi Haksch

Noemi Irene Haksch, 94, of Rockville , VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Saturday November 30, 2024. Affectionately known as Mama, Nagymama, and Aunt Noemi, Noemi was loved by all who knew her gentle and loving nature.

Noemi was preceded in death by her parents, Jenő and Rosalia Nagymajténi, husband, George E. Haksch, sons, Thomas Joseph Haksch and John “George” A. Haksch, grandson, Gabriel Thomas Pearce, and sister, Anikó Bús

Noemi is survived by her daughters, Noemi (David) Pearce, Susan (David) Straka, son, Peter E. Haksch, grandchildren Michelle, Theresa, Alisa, Michael, Ephraim, Caleb, Noah, and Andrew, 12 great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews in the US and Hungary.

Noemi, who was born and raised in Hungary, lived through German and then Russian occupation during World War II. She and her family had to relocate several times to avoid invading soldiers, including crossing the frozen Danube.

Noemi graduated from a teacher’s college but worked as a statistician in Hungary. She married the adventurous, George Haksch, in March of 1952 and at the end of that year welcomed the first of their five children, George. A few years later Noemi and family had to escape the then communist Hungary without telling family and with only the clothes on their backs. She lived in a refugee camp in Austria until they found distant relatives of her husband to sponsor them to emigrate to the United States of America.

Noemi focused her life on nurturing her family of five and being her husband’s helpmeet. In Richmond, Virginia she was self-employed in the home, including providing childcare for working families, and worked outside the home for the US Census bureau. When she moved to Rockville, VA she worked at the Goddard School and the former Missionary Learning Center caring for young children, and watched her local grandchildren after school. Her tender loving care of children inspired her daughters and a family friend to pursue careers in caring for and educating children.

After the passing of her beloved husband, Noemi moved from her Rockville, VA home to a senior apartment in the Tuckahoe area of Richmond, VA. Despite being an introvert, she enjoyed socializing with the women in her building and arranged for regular “happy hour” get-togethers to watch game shows, do puzzles, and play cards and bingo.

Noemi’s last months were lived with her doting daughter, Noemi and family, during which she shared family meals and celebrations. Noemi received in-home nursing care from James River Hospice, and direct care from her daughters Noemi and Susan, and granddaughter, Alisa. On Thanksgiving Day, the family gathered around her bedside to serenade Noemi with her favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace.” Noemi was ushered into heaven while surrounded by Noemi, Susan, and Alisa.

Noemi was a member of Berea Baptist Church in Rockville, VA, where the Visitation and her Celebration of Life will begin at 1 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2024, with a reception following the service. Graveside service will be at Westhampton Memorial Park at 2 PM on Monday, December 23, 2024 . In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Berea Baptist Church: https://onrealm.org/BereaBaptistChu/-/form/give