Alexander Charles MOLNAR

MOLNAR, Alexander Charles He was the third son of immigrant parents. Born in Tomasi Hungary, June 23rd, 1920; Alex died at the Comox Valley Senior Village, January 15th, 2014; his wife of 72 years, Charlotte, and their 3 sons and family at his bedside. He leaves behind a loving and adoring family; 3 sons Phil (Carol), Charlie (Donna) and Peter (Pauline); six grandchildren, Monique (Glen) Wilford, Janine (Dan) Hutchings, Aaron (Hannah) Molnar, Chris (Zaza) Molnar, Michelle (Scott) Cail, and Meghan Molnar; 9 great-grandchildren, Chase, Keni, Cole, Alex, Luke, Sara, Ryan, Evie and Zael. He was predeceased by parents, Margit and Sandor Molnar, his 3 brothers, Dennis, Les and Adi, his sister, Helen and grandson, Colin. He leaves a multitude of extended family and friends in Canada and around the world. He truly and sincerely left his mark with a powerful sense of duty and love for all he touched to his very last day. After immigrating at age six, life in Canada started with homesteading in Northern Alberta before moving to Kelowna, Oliver and Cloverdale, trying to survive having lost everything in the 30's. He left school after grade 8 to assist the family to put groceries on the table. With war imminent, he enlisted in the Canadian Army and served overseas. Taken prisoner shortly after D-day, he spent 9 months as a POW enduring the forced march across Germany. On his return to civilian life and to his wife and young son, he quickly finished his matriculation and ultimately earned a Masters Degree in Forest Pathology at UBC. Following a career with the Canadian Forestry Service in Victoria and Ottawa, he and Charlotte retired to Denman Island to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Here they continued their life of service on a volunteer basis in numerous community organizations before moving to Courtenay in 2002, to live out their remaining days. We give our heartfelt thanks to the first floor complex care staff at the Comox Valley Seniors Village along with Dr. Reggler, for the wonderful care and kindness provided to our dad and mom. Alex requested no memorial service, but his children will host a celebration of his life, for family and friends, sometime in late June when family, unable to be here at this time, will be available. In lieu of flowers please donate to your favorite charity in Alex's name.