Ibolya Csontos

Ibolya "Ibi" Csontos (né Toth), 73, born on July 20, 1948, in Debrecen, Hungary, passed away December 29, 2021 at her home in Encino, CA after a long valiant battle with uterine cancer.


Born to a former first lieutenant, and war hero in the Hungarian Royal army, and the daughter of a confectioner, she was the oldest of four sisters. Because of their father's high rank and loyalty to the former Hungarian empire, the family endured much suffering and hardship under the communist regime.


While in Hungary, she completed a degree in medical technology. On a chance visit to see her three aunts who were living in Detroit, Michigan, she met Lajos Csontos, and after three months of dating, got married on December 23, 1972. After living in Michigan for 13 years, Ibi, Lajos, and their son Louis, moved to Los Angeles, California.


Because the state of California did not accept her Hungarian degree, Ibi had to go back to school, reacquiring a degree in medical technology while working full time and raising their son Louis. She graduated a second time from Cal State University Northridge. She worked as a lab tech for almost 25 years.


Ibi was a master cook, baker, and hostess. Her Hungarian dishes and pastries were worthy of fame, and the dinners she hosted for friends and family are legendary. She was an avid reader, and enjoyed gardening, travel, and art.


She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Lajos, their son Louis, and granddaughter Cali.

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In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a donation to either City of Hope or American Cancer Society in her memoriam.
• City of Hope : https://bit.ly/3n3LcSo
• American Cancer Society : https://bit.ly/3f49RBG

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