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Ilona Bencze Obituary
A memorial Mass will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at St. Columba Catholic Church with Father Patrick Gallagher officiating. Burial will follow in Budapest, Hungary, at a later date.
She was born Aug. 11, 1919, in Budapest, Hungary. She held dual citizenships in the United States and Hungary. She had been a resident of Dothan since 1977.
Byrd Funeral Home, (334) 793-3003, is in charge of arrangements.
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Clifton McLendon
July 30, 2017
In 1961 and 1962, Mr. and Mrs. Bencze lived about a block away from my family in Waco, Texas.
Melanie (Bone) Jenkins
February 8, 2006
I never met Mrs. Bencze, but I knew her husband from when I was a child. He was my mother's voice teacher as Wallace. He had a great impact on my life and I'm sure that they are together laughing and loving each other as I'm sure they did here on Earth. My sympathy to her family and all her friends that knew her well.
Ivy Hatcher
January 26, 2006
Even though I did not know Mrs. Bencze personally I have dealt with her over the years. She truely was a special person and I am positive she will be missed by many. I know she will enjoy her afterlife with her beloved husband.
Nita Hogg
January 26, 2006
She was a fine lady and dear friend. She and her husband meant so much to this community. They now are together forever.
Her cheery smile and greeting will be sorely missed.
Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Rest in Peace, dear friend.
Beverly Howard
January 26, 2006
We will miss Ilona here at The Terrace. There is much sadness at her passing.
Susan Tatom
January 26, 2006
Mrs. Bencze was a delightful person to know. I feel priviledged to have met her and her husband. I loved to hear her talk about their life experiences in Europe and the U.S. She and her husband are now together making beautiful music as part of the Heavenly Host.
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