BUKVA, Menyhért Louis Vincent
Jan. 31, 1931 – Feb. 28, 2019
Menyhért « Maynard » Bukva passed away in Red Deer on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the age of 88. He will be remembered by his surviving children, Maynard (Gail) Bukva, Vince (Margaret) Bukva, Patricia Bukva; step-daughter, Jackie (Harvey) Christie; and grandchildren, Pam (Mike), Stephanie (Brandon), Brendon (Julie), Ben, Jennifer (Jade), Brittny, Nathaniel, Conner, Jesse, and 13 great-grandchildren. Menyhért was predeceased by his beloved wife of 42 years, Clara Nichols; and his daughter, Baby Girl Bukva.
Menyhért was born in Endrőd, Hungary to Erzsébet Pardi and Menyhért Bukva. He immigrated to Canada in 1957 amidst political unrest in his home country. His native country always held a special place in his heart, and he was very proud of his heritage. He particularly enjoyed cooking, eating, and sharing Hungarian cuisine. Menyhért initially settled in Saskatoon where he married and had four children. He moved to Red Deer with his surviving children in 1963 where he later met his wife Clara. He was passionate about soccer, coached his son’s team, and loved to attend his grandchildren’s games. He also loved to explore and go camping in his new country with Clara and his family. In his retirement he was an avid curler and enjoyed watching local sporting events. Menyhért made a lasting impression on everyone he met.
A Memorial Tea will be held at St. Leonard’s on The Hill Anglican Church, 4241 – 44 Street, Red Deer, AB on Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. We would like to extend a thank you to all the staff at Villa Maria who helped to care for him.
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Menyhert Bukva February 28th 2019..
Source:Alternatives Funeral & Cremation Services
Décès pour la Ville: Red-Deer, Province: Alberta