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July 23, 2013
Daddy,
It is 5 years ago today that you passed away. Despite the time that has gone by, it is still very painful. I miss you and I think about you every day. The tribute to you in the Montreal Gazette with your photo hangs above my desk in my office. You were an amazing father, role model and an incredible force to so many people that knew you. You are always in my heart.
Love Julie
Pamela Morros
September 6, 2010
Dr. Leslie was the perfect doctor. He helped me with expert knowledge, kindness and compassion for 40 years. I will always miss him as a dear friend.Pamela Morros.
Lillian Elvir
February 24, 2009
Dear Kathy and Dr.Agnes,
My mom Lillian Prieto and my dad Cesar Elvir join me in giving you our deepest sympathies on the loss of Dr. Leslie.
He was a very special person to us. Every year my parents came from Honduras to seek his advice and guidance, always given with a dose of humanity and common sense.
We will miss him dearly.
Agnes Reiner
January 23, 2009
Dr. Kovacs took care of my mother, Irene Vali, for many years, and was always most kind, patient and most of all reassuringly knowledgeable. We always left his office being grateful for his caring ways. My heartfelt condolences to Kati and Dr. Kovacs-Bimbi.
Agnes Reiner
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George Neuwirth
November 24, 2008
Je me rappelle de l'immense gentillesse et de l'immense humanité du Docteur Leslie Kovàcs. j'ai appris avec beaucoup de tristesse son départ de ce monde. Je ne l'oublierai jamais Recevez, Madame, mes plus sincères condoléances.
Sharon Gubbay Helfer
November 2, 2008
Peter, Ariel, Maxwell and Joseph join me in conveying our sympthies to you Dr. Bimbi-Kovacs and to Cathy at the passing of your beloved husband and father. How well I remember the beaming face and reassuring manner of Dr. Leslie Kovacs during the years when you were such an important part of our lives, taking such wonderful care of our three boys. Never to be forgotten.
May you be comforted by your memories of this stirling man and of the good you have all done for so many of us.
with love,
Sharon Gubbay Helfer
Natalie Silverman
October 14, 2008
To the Kovacs Family,
My condolences go out to all of you for your loss. I hope you are finding some comfort in knowing how much love and support is out there for you during this time of grief.
Doris Vilandré
October 8, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Sanju Manoj
September 11, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christine Levrot
September 6, 2008
Agnes, Cathy, et toute votre belle famille,
Je tenais à vous offrir mes plus sincères sympathies. J’ai tellement pensé à vous lorsque j’ai appris la nouvelle du départ de Dct kovacs, votre mari bien aimé, ton papa adoré et mon docteur préféré.
Il y a des personnes que l’on croît immortelles tant elles font le bien autour d’elles. Dct kovacs était une de ces personnes.
D’ailleurs, franchement, il était pour moi un 2e Papa. Un Papa que je ne voyais qu’une seule fois par année, mais que je savais là. Aimant, rassurant, chaleureux, fin psychologue, il était là depuis… mes 18 ans.
Après 16 ans à grandir auprès de vous Agnès, il me fallut changer de porte. Votre travail sagement terminé, vous lui aviez remis ma santé entre ses mains. Il avait pris la relève, comme un grand! Pour poursuivre votre travail, mais cette fois, me faire grandir autrement. Je peux vous assurer qu’il a bien fait son travail durant les 27 dernières années où il a si bien pris soin de moi. Il s’intéressait à ma vie, s’inquiétait de mon avenir, de mon bonheur. Il trouvait les remèdes à mes peines et à mes blessures. Il faisait partie de ma vie. Il va beaucoup me manquer.
Le texte qui accompagnait l’annonce de son départ dans le journal est très beau et combien impressionnant. En le lisant, j’étais heureuse d’avoir le plaisir de connaître Leslie un peu plus et combien fière d’avoir pu faire la connaissance d’un tel homme dans ma vie. Un très grand homme qui va beaucoup nous manquer.
Agnes, Cathy, mes pensées sont avec vous et avec lui pour toujours.
Lyonel Icart
August 29, 2008
Famille Dr. Kovacs,
C’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès du docteur Leslie Kovacs. Je me souviens que c’est son épouse, le docteur Agnes-Bimbi Kovacs, pédiatre de mes deux enfants depuis la naissance de mon aîné il y a onze ans, qui lui avait demandé de me prendre comme patient. Je n’avais pas de médecin. Le docteur Leslie Kovacs avait une grande capacité d’écoute. Très discret, il s’intéressait à tous les aspects de la vie de son patient. Les antécédents familiaux bien sûr, les relations entre les membres de la famille et l’environnement dans lequel évoluait le patient, son mode de vie, sa conception et son attitude générale face à la vie. En peu de mots, il tentait d’appréhender cette globalité afin de mieux intervenir auprès de lui, de mieux prendre en compte sa santé. Son humour et son sens de la formule juste vous faisaient comprendre rapidement l’intérêt que vous aviez à suivre ses ordonnances. C’est ainsi qu’il m’a aidé à arrêter de fumer avec une facilité déconcertante. Je traînais ce vice et cette dépendance depuis trente ans et voilà qu’en une semaine, à peine, je me libérais de cet esclavage. Le docteur Kovacks m’a redonné la santé. Je lui en serai éternellement reconnaissant.
Lorsque sa fille, Kathy, m’avait annoncé qu’il était malade, je n’y avais tout d’abord pas cru. Je pensais qu’il s’agissait de quelque chose d’anodin. C’est un jour où ma femme et mes deux enfants sont revenus en larmes de la clinique que j’ai compris à quel point c’était grave. Et j’ai appris la nouvelle du décès du docteur Kovacs le 19 août dernier. J’étais à Québec pour mon travail. Je devais rentrer le lendemain car j’avais rendez-vous avec lui.
C’est avec toute leur affection que ma femme Eva Douyon, mon fils Joël et ma fille Camille se joignent à moi pour présenter toutes nos sympathies à son épouse et à leurs enfants. Vous avez répandu l’amour et la bonté autour de vous. Nos prières vous accompagnent. Que Dieu vous bénisse !
Lyonel Icart
Marie Serdynska
August 23, 2008
Dear Kovacs Family,
I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Kovacs. As a patient, I found him a dedicated doctor, kind, caring and meticulous in his practice. I will miss him and my thoughts are with you.
August 22, 2008
Dear Dr.Kovacs, Kathy and Family,
We come at your office for my son and we found love. Everything you do you put love from your heart. We have seen your lovely husband passing to his office at Cote des Neiges and even that we never talked he had always this greatness in him.
May the beautiful memories console you and your family during this difficult moment.
Our deepest condolences to all the family.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
with love,
Iriola, Eduart and Denis
Kim Principe
August 19, 2008
To Dear Dr. Kovacs and Kathy,
We was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of your husband & father. Our heart breaks for all of you since he was such an important man in all of your lives.
Even though Dr. Leslie is no longer with us, he will never be forgotten. Dr. Leslie touched so many people and left his footprint on so many peoples hearts that we do hope that gives you some comfort.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this very difficult time in your lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carlo, Kim, Savannah, Matteo & Angelina Principe
Beth Singer
August 15, 2008
Dr. Agnes Kovacs and Family,
We were saddened to learn of the loss of Dr. Leslie, who was Richard's physician for many years and mine for a short time, as we left Montreal almost 40 years ago. You were our first son's pediatrician, and I'll always remember how you and Dr. Leslie were always very caring and concerned for your patients.
You both have set an excellent example for your children, as I see the same caring in Dr. Julie, who has my now 93 year old mother as a patient.
Please accept our condolences on this great loss. We understand the feeling, as my mother-in-law, Leah Singer, passed away less than a month before Dr. Leslie.
May you be spared further sorrow and only have good memories.
Beth and Richard Singer
Salvatore & Rosanne D'Ascanio
August 13, 2008
To Dr. Agnes Bimbi-Kovacs , Kathy & family. We wish to express our deepest condolences & sympathy on the loss of your husband, father,brother & grandfather. We've only recently heard the sad news that Dr. Leslie Kovacs had passed away. Although he wasn't our doctor none the less he seemed and was a very gentle giving man. My husband & I will never forget the first time we met Dr. Agnes. It was at the hospital after giving birth to my son Romolo. Never in a million years would we have thought that this fine & caring doctor would take the time out of her busy schedule not to mention her own family time to come see us & our newborn child. She truly is and he was a very caring wonderful human beings & great doctors. We feel priviliged to have been blessed with this beautiful, gentle soul.
Take heart doctor Kovacs you had 60 wonderful years with your soul mate & memories that you will treasure & that will last you more than a lifetime. He's in a good place & will be your guardian angel till you both meet up again. May god bless you & your family. Our hearts & love are with you.
Beverly claxton jones
August 13, 2008
i am so sorry to hear of the passing of dr leslie kovac, i have been with the family for 29 years and i am so sorry for your great loss.every year has been a pleasure to go to the office and see mrs and mr kovac and katty.i will greatly miss and my heart will always be with dr kovac family.our deepest sympathy.Beverly ,charlena,sheldon
Bernard Chrysler
August 13, 2008
It is with great sadness that I have learnt of Dr Kovacs' death. Dr. Kovacs was my mother's doctor for about 35 years and it was very comforting to know that she had a Hungarian doctor with whom she could converse freely.
Dr. Kovacs was also a superb clinician whom I remember well from medical school. He will be dearly missed.
Rudy and Julia
August 12, 2008
We were deeply saddened to hear the recent passing of Dr. Leslie Kovacs. Our heartfelt condolences to Dr. Agnes Kovacs, Kathy and family.
Fifty years have gone by, since you first came to our home, when you started your practice on a wintery Christmas day to tend to an ailing child.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
The Corsilli Family
Melissa Zdaniak
August 7, 2008
Dear Kovacs Family,
It is with great sadness that I read about the passing of Dr. Leslie Kovacs last week. I have known his beloved wife Dr. Agnes Bimbi-Kovacs and daughter Kathy for over 30 years. Dr. Agnes was my pediatrician and is now my daughter's pediatrician. I admire all that you have done and continue doing for all of your patients. My thoughts are with you during these difficult times.
Vanda Neves
August 7, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes Kovacs and Kathy,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your dear husband and father. I was very saddened by the news. May you find the courage to face his loss through the wonderful memories you shared as a family. You have tremendously touched so many hearts and healed many souls.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
William Griffith and family
August 6, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes, Kathy & family,
We extend to you our deepest sympathy for the recent passing of your loved one and our beloved physician.
May you find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone, and that others share in your loss.
katherine weiss
August 6, 2008
Dear Kathy
My husband and I wish to express our deepest and most heartfelt sympathies to you and your family on the passing of your father who was a most exceptional doctor and human being. He will live in our hearts forever.
Kathy and Reinhard Weiss
Mamdouh Mekhael Abdrabo
August 5, 2008
Dear Kathy,
It is with the greatest regret and sorrow that I have read of the passing of Dr. Leslie Kovacs. I will miss him as a caring physician and a great and kind person. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time knowing that you will always cherish your memories of him.
Time may heal the broken-hearted
Time may make the woundless sore
But time will never stop the longing
For the loved one gone before
Julie Boncompain
August 4, 2008
There are few words to describe the sadness I feel after learning the passing away of Dr Leslie Kovacs. My sympathies and thoughts go the family and especially to my doctor, Dr Agnes Kovacs and Kathy whom I know since I am a little girl. God bless!
Meena Khan
August 4, 2008
Dr. Kovacs was our family doctor. He always took the time to fit in my dad. His kindness and professionalism will be sorely missed. My dad is not one for words but when he heard of Dr. Kovacs' passing he said, "I really trusted him. I am sad."
Our thoughts are with his family.
Meena Khan
August 4, 2008
Dr. Kovacs was our family doctor. He always took the time to fit in my dad. His kindness and professionalism will be sorely missed. My dad is not one for words but when he heard of Dr. KOcas' passong he said, "I really trusted him. I am sad."
Our thoughts are with his family.
Jenö et Claire Kovacs
August 4, 2008
C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Dr Leslie Kovacs.
À Dr Agnes Kovacs qui fut le pédiatre de nos trois enfants pendant 22 ans, ainsi qu'à sa fille Kathy, nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Nos pensées et nos prières vous accompagnent dans ces moments si difficiles.
Dr. Laurie Plotnick
August 4, 2008
Susie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Jean Chrysostome ZANGA
August 4, 2008
Juste pour adresser mes vives condoléances à la Docteure Agnès Kovacs, ainsi qu'aux enfants Kovacs.Cela ne fait que quelques jours que j'ai fait la connaissance de ce couple de médecins dont la femme est la pédiatre de mon fils, et j'ai été impressionné par la compétence, mais surtout par les qualités humaines de ces personnes
Je souhaite à toute la famille si durement éplorée beaucoup de courage pour faire face à cette énorme perte.
Barnabas & Maddy Konya
August 4, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes, Kathy & family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of the wonderful man that Dr. Kovacs was. There is no such words to describe the pain that our family resent. Dr. Kovacs was much more than our doctor, he was a friend, just like family. He was taking care of all our family more than 45 years with a lot of experience, knowledge and kindness. Whenever we called him, we were sure that he returned our call very fast with good advice by referring to the right specialist. Thanks to him that I'm still alive! He also had a very good sence of humor, remembering that laughing is the best medecine. If all the doctors would be as he practiced, the whole world would be a better place. With our love always, Dr. Kovacs will be remembered.
Alexander Kiorpelidis & Family
August 3, 2008
As for so many, my heart sank when I heard of Dr. Kovacs' passing. He and his wonderful wife were a part of our family for over forty years; from my eldest brother Jimmy down to my youngest nephew. From helping both my father and myself through each of our battles with cancer, to just being there whenever we called him, he was a constant reminder of the goodness and compassion of which people are capable and should aspire to.
Our deepest sympathies go out to Dr.Bimbi and all of your children, especially dear Kathy.
May he rest in peace, it has surely been well deserved.
Nadia Poluha
August 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow. I remember seeing Dr. Leslie Kovacs in passing as I used to sit in Dr. Agnes Bimbi Kovacs' waiting room, hearing Kathy speak in lovely French, English and Hungarian to patients over the phone, he always seemed to be calm, welcoming and so very kind to all his patients.
What a perfect pair of doctors, both so caring and heplfull to all of their patients!
My thoughts are with you at this most difficult time, (words seem empty, but they are all we have).Please accept my sincere condolences for the terrible loss of your husband, father and grandfather.
MaryAnn Devantro
August 2, 2008
We were very sadden to hear that Dr.Kovacs had passed away.Our deepest sympathy to Kathy and family. He took very good care of all his patients,we know our mom was his patient for over 30 years. He was famliy.He will be missed. MaryAnn, Margaret, Mrs. Rita Devantro
Frank J. Mrazik
August 2, 2008
My sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Leslie Kovacs. This great physician was also a wonderful, compasionate human being who will be greatly missed.
Frank J. Mrazik
Anna & George Mancini
August 2, 2008
Dear Kathy and the Kovacs Family,
We were both so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Kovacs. He has been our doctor for the past 30 years or so and we have come to love him like a member of our family. As a matter of fact, the last time we saw him about 6 months ago, he was visibly not well but being the caring professional that he was, he was more concerned with our ailments than his own. A truly irreplaceable individual. He will be missed by all those that he has touched.
Our most sincere condolences to all the Kovacs family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during what must be a extremely difficult period.
The Scott Family Scott
August 2, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Kathy and family. Dr Kovacs will be dearly missed. May he rest in peace.
Dr. Benjamin Burko
August 2, 2008
Dear Kovacs Family,
I extend to you my sincerest sympathies.
Muriel Cohen Rothman
August 1, 2008
My deepest condolences to the family on your loss. I admired Dr. Kovacs tremendously as a person, and will miss him greatly as my physician.
Melanie Reffes
August 1, 2008
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Dr. Kovacs. He was such a lovely gentleman and caring physician. He will be sadly missed.
Anissa Narick-Johnson
August 1, 2008
Dear Kathy and Agnes Kovacs,
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. Leslie Kovacs. I will always remember Dr. Kovacs as an exceptional, physician with a wonderful sense of humor which always made me feel at ease. Dr. Kovacs you are greatly missed!!!
Extending deepest sympathy to the entire family. God bless.
Monika Marcovici
August 1, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes, Kathy, and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. Kovacs was a tremendous support for both of my parents for almost 40 years, a hero in their eyes. He was a tower of strength even while dealing with his own illness.
With love,
Monika Marcovici and family
Lisa & Monika Marcovici
August 1, 2008
Dear Agnes and family,
We were very sorry to hear of Dr. Kovac's passing. We knew he fought a brave battle and now you all must face your own. We are grateful to him always for everthing he did for both our father and mother who passed away last year. We will keep you in our thoughts and wish you well.
Agnes please feel free to contact us... We wish you courage and love as you are sourrounded by loved ones during these times.
Monika and Lisa Marcovici
Berta@Lionel Arav
August 1, 2008
C'est avec une profonde douleur que nous venons d'apprendre le décès de notre bien-aimé Dr Kovacs. Le Dr Kovacs fut pour nous notre Docteur depuis 40 ans et un ami sincère, très humain et honnête. Le Dr Kovacs n'était pas seulement un très grand Docteur il était aussi un très grand homme aimé de tous, sa mémoire restera à jamais gravée dans nos cœurs.
Nous présentons, à toute la grande famille Kovacs, nos plus sincères condoléances et spécialement au Docteur Bimbi-Kovacs, qui fut le médecin de
nos enfants et petits enfants ainsi qu'à la gentille Kathy.
Nous prions le Bon Dieu de vous donner à tous le courage nécessaire de surmonter votre grande peine. Que notre cher Docteur Kovacs repose en paix.
Barbara Schulz
July 31, 2008
Dear Kathy & Dr. Agnes Kovacs,
my thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you at this difficult time. Dr. Kovacs was a great physician and will be greatly missed. Also, Dr. Kovacs was a wonderful, kind human being, and always gave you his full attention and respect, and showed great professionalism in everything and will truly be missed.
Evelyne Thomassian
July 31, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes Kovacs, Kathy & family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss, please accept our deepest sympaties.
Norbert, Evelyne, Justin & Andrea Cordeiro.
Xin Wang
July 30, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathie.
PSBO GIRLS
July 30, 2008
To our beloved Dr. Kovacs
You were a very special person to us. We want to thank you for your guidance and kindness throughout the years when you were Chairman of the Assoc. Of Phys. at the R.V.H.
and even after you resigned you still took the time to take care of us. We want to express our deepest condolences to the family.
You will be truly missed and loved. May you rest in peace
Frank, Marianna & Bryana Liberta
July 29, 2008
Dear Kathy & Dr. Agnes Kovacs,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your great loss. We never had the opportunity to know him but if he was as caring and special as Dr. Agnes Kovacs, then we know that the medical profession has lost a great human being.
Mauro, Carmie & Daniel Forcucci
July 29, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes & Kathy:
We are sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Mary Tomascik
July 29, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the family on the loss of a wonderful human being. Dr. Kovacs took care of my mother, who lived to be 101, in large part thanks to Dr. Kovacs; of my late sister, Mildred, and me, for over 40 years. He was compassionate, understanding, patient and truly dedicated to his patients. He is irreplaceable and I will miss him.
My thoughts and prayers are with Dr.Agnes and the family, especially dear Kathy.
Mary Tomascik
Mitchel Freedman
July 29, 2008
Dear Julie -
Very sorry to hear this news. We're sure that your Dad was very special to you and he will be dearly missed. Marlene and Mitch offer their sincerest condolences.
Jean-Paul Bourassa
July 29, 2008
My deepest sympathies on the passing of Dr. Kovacs to his family who was my physician for thirty-six years.I owe Dr. Kovacs a debt of gratitude that cannot ever be repaid.
Family Vatos
July 29, 2008
Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Dr. Agnes Kovacs, Kathy and the entire family. We were so saddened to hear of this magnificent person passing away.
We have been bringing our children to Dr. Agnes Kovacs for over six years now and would always see his sincere dedication to his private practice. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time, wishing you extreme strength and courage for your tragic loss. May he rest in peace.
Danièle et Gilbert Mangerel
July 28, 2008
C'est avec beaucoup de peine que nous venons d'apprendre le départ du dr Leslie Kovacs, notre médecin de famille depuis trente ans. Nous avons toujours trouvé auprès de lui l'aide et les conseils prodigués avec dévouement et, souvent, un brin d'humour. C'est une perte irréparable pour ses patients et pour la profession médicale.
À dr Agnès, à leur fille Kathy ainsi qu'à tous leurs enfants et petits-enfants, nos condoléances les plus sincères et l'expression de nos sentiments attristés.
Pascal Gangai
July 28, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Please accept our deepest sympathies, Pascal Gangai & family.
SHUMING LIANG
July 28, 2008
Dr. Agnes & Kathy,
We are so sadden to hear Dr. Leslie' passing. He was such a great person that we will alway miss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Dr. Carlo Fallone
July 28, 2008
I would like to express my deepest sympathies to Dr Kovac's family. I had the pleasure of working with Dr Kovacs as he ran the Association of Physicians at the Royal Vicoria Hospital for many years. His many words of encouragement and wisdom will never be forgotten.
Mireille Louis
July 28, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes, Kathy, and family,
My deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful human being. I cannot find the words to express the sadness and sense of loss that I feel, and I share your pain and grief.
Dr. Kovacs was always a very special person with unfailing kindness and understanding. He cared for my parents, my late husband and my daughters. I feel privileged to have known him and cared by him for 45years. Whenever I was hospitalized he would come and visit me daily at the Royal Vic or the Neuro. Three years ago I had my knees replaced, he apoligized that he won't be able to come and visit me.
Every time I left on a trip he would ask me to send him a card,which I did with pleasure.
May God give you strength to overcome your pain and sorrow. I feel like I have lost a member of my family.
Mireille Louis
Mike, Laurentina and Lody Ayoup
July 28, 2008
Our sincerest condolences to Kathy, Dr Agnes and the rest of the Kovacs family.
We mourn the passing of Dr. Kovacs, he was always there when we needed him and we acknowledge his consideration to all our needs. He was our doctor but we felt like family.
We will miss him dearly.
May your memories of him be eternal.
Kim Dodds
July 28, 2008
I wish to extend my deepest sympathy to the whole family.
Kim Dodds and Family (LaSalle, Quebec)
Hyman Crystal
July 28, 2008
I hereby express my sincere condolences to Kathy as well as to all of the other members of the family of Dr. Leslie Kovacs. For the many years that I, as well as other members of my family, were patients of Dr. Leslie Kovacs, I found him to be very professional, knowledgeable, caring and considerate, attentive to our needs, understanding, down-to-earth, realistic and with a great sense of humour. I will very much miss him not only as my doctor but also as a kind and generous human being. If only there were more people in this world like him, this world would be a much better place for all. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. May your memories bring you comfort.
William Fisher
July 27, 2008
It is with the greatest regret that I have read of the passing of Dr Lesie Kovacs. To me he represented what many of us regard as the quintessance of medicine. A caring, attentive and informed physician. An ideal that we regrettable see less frequently today. He, and all he represented, will be sorely missed but his example will remain in many of us for years to come.
My condolences go out to Agnes and all the members of his family.
Louise Hebrard
July 27, 2008
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Leslie Kovacs. Doctor Kovacs was my doctor for over twenty years and to my parents for an even longer time. He was very special to us not only because he was a wonderful doctor, but also because he was kind and compassionate. He always made himself available to us and returned our phone calls at night to reassure us and to give advice. I remember him often fitting me in at the last minute into his busy schedule in between patients when he sensed I was nervous about something. I could always count on him.
He took an interest in our personal lives and often laughed with my mother when she talked about her grand-children. Dr. Leslie was an extremely competent doctor, who was completely committed to his profession and in helping people. Our sincere condolences to the Kovacs family. We will truly miss this wonderful man and incredible doctor.
Andree, Raymond, and Louise Hebrard (Beaconsfield, Qc)
Pearl & Morris Freedman
July 27, 2008
Dear Dr Agnes, Kathy and the entire Kovacs Family. We would like to offer our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dr Leslie Kovacs, our Doctor and very good friend. We have been his patients since Medicare started and he was always there for us when we needed him.
We will always miss him,
Wanda Manchel
July 27, 2008
Dear Dr. Agnes, Kathy, and family,
From my heart, my deepest condolences on the loss of a wonderful human being. I cannot find the words to express the sadness and sense of loss that I feel, and I share your pain and grief.
To me, Dr. Kovacs was always a very special person, with unfailing kindness, patience, warmth and understanding. He cared for my parents, my late husband, and a few of my friends, everyone of whom thought the world of him, and deservedly so.
I feel honoured and privileged to have known Dr. Kovacs and to have been cared for by him -- for 40 years! He was always there for me when I needed him. The obituary is a moving tribute to a superb doctor, diagnostician, sportsman and all-around "Renaissance Man." He was remarkable, and totally irreplaceable., and I will always cherish my memories of him.
May God grant you courage and strength during this time of sorrow and grief, and your memories bring you peace and consolation.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, especially my special Kathy.
Wanda
Dr. Fred Muroff
July 27, 2008
My most profound condolences on your loss. Dr. Leslie was an anacronism in today's materilistic world.He was the consummate professional:caring, compassionate, attentive and clinically astute.I too, will miss his humor, his reassurance and the time and patience he took to listen.In many ways he was a mentor I only hoped to emulate.May the lifetime of fond memories you retain, ease your loss.
Renata Selymes
July 27, 2008
To Dr.Agnes, Kathy and the entire family,
We are so saddened by the loss of Dr.Leslie Kovacs, there are no words to express our deepest sympathy. Our heart goes out to your family.
Mély fájdalmukban fogadják oszinte és szívböl jövö részvétünket.
From Selymes family
Andree Lacroix
July 27, 2008
Dear Dr Kovacks
my deepest sympathie to you and and your family.You where a wonderfull doctor for my two boys patrick and sean colford.my son Sean past away jan 2002,Iknow how difficult it is to loose someone you love.My toughts and prayers are with you
Andree Lacroix
Rocco Paccione
July 27, 2008
Please accept my sympathy for your terrible loss. Dr. Kovacs was a great help to me, always with great advice. I will miss him.
asswad antoine
July 27, 2008
To the family of Dr Leslie Kovacs May God give you strenght to overcome your pain and sorrow for the loss of a great man. I share your grief.
I will keep great memories of all the years I have worked with Leslie.
Dr Antoine Asswad
Deborah Quezada
July 27, 2008
My deepest condolences to Dr. Agnes, Kathy and the entire Kovacs family.
May the beautiful memories you have keep you strong during this difficult time.
Mona Aubin (Hanskamp)
July 26, 2008
Dear Dr. Kovacs and family,
I only saw Dr. Leslie in passing as he raced back and forth in his busy office on Cote des Neiges, while I spent many, many (MANY!) hours in the waiting room he shared with is incredible pediatrician wife, Dr. Agnes, on the other side of the office, with my 4 children, through the many years. As I felt my kids were actually being loved as well as cared for by the incredibly generous, special, memorable and unforgettable Dr. Agnes, I can only imagine how equally wonderful was Dr. Leslie.
As my own kids grew into teenagers and obviously too big for Dr. Agnes' precious little table, I reluctantly had to fend for myself to find "older kid doctors" and realize, all too unfortunately, that the medical world is far too deprived of the likes of the dedicated Kovacs'. As a frequent telephone caller to their calm and attentive daughter Kathy, I always felt it was a privilege to have my kids cared for by his beloved and one-in-a-kind wife.
I feel moved by this sad news, I feel huge sympathy for this wonderful family, but I feel some consolation to know that I was a small, teeny tiny part of their lives in that Dr. Agnes made me feel better about the world and about being the proud mother of 4 healthy children dozens and dozens and dozens of times through these years.
So special was Dr. Agnes that I was VERY surprised to read she enjoyed a 60-year marriage with her accomplished husband....surprised because I never would have thought she was old enough to have a 60 year marriage (!!!) so I think to myself, she must surely have married at age 4....just kidding but the sentiments I am trying to express are most sincere.
Dr. Agnes, if you read this, I want you to know that you are a permanent part of my soul. I hope you take some comfort in knowing how many people your spirit has touched through these years of holding newborns like they were the first and most special baby you ever saw in your life.
God bless you, dear Kovacs' and family; you are loved and remembered at this very sad time.
Serge Naggiar
July 26, 2008
I am heartbroken to learn the sad news of Dr. Leslie Kovacs' passing. He was both my now deceased father's physician as well as mine for as long as I can remember. Please accept and convey my sincerest, most heartfelt condolences on your very sad loss. I send special thoughts, consideration to Kathy.
May God rest and bless his noble soul.
Serge Naggiar
Barbara and Dim Zaharescu
July 26, 2008
To Kathy and all the Kovacs family, our deepest sympathy. We will miss Dr. Kovacs not only as our Doctor, but also as a great human being.
Barbara and Dim Zaharescu
JIM ROSS
July 26, 2008
I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HELP AND ASSURANCE YOU GAVE TO MY SISTER NORMA SHE AS WELL AS ME WILL MISS YOU
Sophie, Samantha, Rebecca Horan-Zareian
July 26, 2008
To Dr. Agnes, and Kathy, our deepest and most sincere condolences to you and your entire family, even though we left Montreal over 8 years ago, the many years your family cared for our family has very wonderful memories. May God bless you all in this very difficult time, I am so saddened by this news, I feel like I have lost a member of my family too.
Leslie Kemenes
July 26, 2008
Rest in peace. You will be dearly missed. I am so glad we had a chance to laugh over the years that you were my doctor.
shirley and bernard cooper
July 26, 2008
Les and I shared a lab for a few weeks in 1958 and were friends ever since while I was at the Vic. He was one of the best clinicians I ever met, and a real and sincere human being. He is irreplaceable. We both mourn his illness and untimely death.
Helen and John Quilliam
July 26, 2008
Our deepest condolences to Dr Kovacs' entire family.
We were saddened by the passing away of this wonderful and caring physician.He was always there when we needed him.
He looked after us for nearly half of a century and he will be sorely missed.God bless him.
May he rest in peace
Karen Baird Lafleur
July 26, 2008
I was a patient of Dr. Kovacs for 37 years at the Metabolic Day Center of the Royal Victoria Hospital. He followed me through joyous times as in the pregnancy of my twins and through many difficult times when the complications from my diabetes arose. He took an interest in my life, often asking about my twins and sharing my happiness in their successes. He spoke, with pride, of his children.
He always came to see me when I was admitted to hospital for reasons other than my diabetes. He was my mentor on many occasions.
On one of my last visits, Dr. Kovacs told me that I was one of his longest patients and asked me if I would be one of his patients who would pray for him. I will truly miss him.
My sincere condolences to Dr. Agnes Bimbi-Kovacs and to Dr. Kovacs' children and grand-children.
You are suffering a great loss.
Vida Hampden
July 26, 2008
It is a sad day for me and my family, to learn of the passing of Dr Kovacs,my deepest condolences to his wife and family, May he rest in peace.
rona/morley miller
July 26, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to Dr. Kovacs family especially Kathy. A wonderful man with a good sense of humor and a good friend and doctor
Nick De Rosa
July 26, 2008
Our deepest sympathies to the kovacs family. We have known Dr Kovacs for over 20 years, he was a great doctor to our entire family as well as a dear friend, we will never forget the amazing help he gave us when our father was ill for almost 10 years and in recent years with my mother-in-law. Dr. Kovacs was truly an exceptional person who cared about his patients as if they were part of his family, he took the time even when he was away from the office to speak to you if you needed, he was truly a great man. We will never forget our Dr. Kovacs may he rest in peace.
From the De Rosa and Vaccaro families.
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