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1935
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2011
Alex Mihalovits Obituary
Alex J. Mihalovits, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, died on Saturday, July 2, 2011, due to complications of diabetes. He was 75.
Alex was born in Chicago, Ill., to George and Helen Mihalovits on Dec. 14, 1935, and was the second youngest of 10 siblings. Later he moved with his family to Crown Point, Ind., and after high school moved to California when he was 18. He worked as a lab instructor at California State University Northridge and retired after 25 years. Alex was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #9410 and was an active parishioner of St. Peter Claver Parish in Simi Valley. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening and took great pride in his prodigious and abundant fruit trees, rose bushes and vegetable gardens. He was an avid reader and enjoyed detective dramas, science fiction, classic television and movies.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Martha Mihalovits; his daughters, Helen, Louise and Martha; his son-in-law, Jay; and his two granddaughters, Liana and Emilia.
A visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, at the Reardon Simi Valley Funeral Home Chapel with a Rosary at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10 a.m. Friday, July 8, at the St. Peter Claver Church in Simi Valley, followed by burial at the Assumption Catholic Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alex Mihalovits
Marilyn Green
July 13, 2011
Dear Martha and family, Please know that Larry and I are thinking of you during this difficult time. Alex was a true gentleman, always so kind. He will be missed. We send you much love and sympathy, Marilyn and Larry
Kevin Hogan
July 8, 2011
Mrs. Mihalovits, Louise, Helen, Martha,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family.
-- Kevin
Joe & Glorianne Garza
July 7, 2011
Dear Martha, Helen, Louise and Martha,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will always remember Alex's wonderful smile every time that we would meet. May the Lord hold you all in his loving arms.
David Gonzalez
July 7, 2011
Mrs. M
I'm very sorry for your loss and I hope your keeping your head held high. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Stay strong and never give up as you told me once. I will always love you Mrs. M!!!!!
- David Gonzalez
Teresa Montgomery
July 7, 2011
Dear Martha and family,
At this difficult time, may you find comfort in the knowledge that your beloved Alex is now resting in the loving arms of our Lord. With sympathy and prayers for you all, Teresa
Becky Hardin
July 7, 2011
Martha,
I was saddened to hear of Alex's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find peace and comfort knowing that Alex is with God and watching over you all.
July 7, 2011
Dear Martha, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Alex fondly. My sympathy to you and your family.
Sammie
Bruce&Edward Mihalovits
July 7, 2011
It was always a pleasure when we had a chance to meet. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Martha and the family . May your memories give you strength ... Bruce and Ed Mihalovits
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