KOVACS, Eva MD
May 15, 2021
Eva Kovacs, MD, wife of the late Bela Kovacs, the love of her life for 69 years, and
daughter of Andor Juhász and Margit Rudas died peacefully at home at the age of 96.
Survived by nieces Dr. Andrea Kovacs-Loomis, Dr. Zsuzsanna Sandor and Katalin
Detshy, and by nephew Dr. Joseph Kovacs, and their families. Born in Hungary, Eva
lived a full, adventure-filled life first in Hungary, then in Switzerland, England and finally,
Canada. Her love of medicine, travel (visited over 100 countries), classical music,
literature, poetry, the arts, bridge, golf (Rivermead 43 years) defined much of her life. As
Professor of Pharmacology, she guided generations of MD and Ph.D. students in
Hungary, England and Canada. At McGill University, she was a Professor in
Pharmacology and Therapeutics where she conducted grant-funded research and
mentored many young graduate students. In the last stage of her career, she worked as
a Medical Officer with the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Funeral and Memorial
Services will take place at a later date in the Calvinist Church in Nagykoros, Hungary,
where her remains will be placed with Bela’s in the family crypt. Our gratitude goes out
to her long-time wonderful caregiver Rab Rizvi and the staff at Comfort Keepers, all the
nursing staff at Red Oak Retirement Home, and the CCAC nursing and palliative care
staff. In Memoriam donations to the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation , 3045
Baseline Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2H 8P4, 613-721-4731 would be appreciated.