It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Fodor in his home in Vulcan, Alberta on June 21, 2021 at the age of 61.
Michael Fodor, fourth child of the late William and Madeline Fodor, was born and raised in Vulcan, where he also received his early education.
Mike worked as an Advanced Care Paramedic for the City of Edmonton for over 21 years, including working as a Flight Paramedic for STARS Air Ambulance from 1985-1996. He moved back home to Vulcan in 2009, where he continued as a paramedic for Alberta Health Services until he retired from AHS in September 2020. Mike was a current member and Deputy Fire Chief for the Vulcan Fire Department- Station 27.
Mike is predeceased by his parents William and Madeline Fodor and is survived by his siblings Esther (Chuck) Wong, Jim (Janine) Fodor, Ruth (Allan) Brown, David Fodor and Rose Fodor, along with his nieces and nephews, Danyel (Kim) Fath, Shawn Fodor, Madeline Fodor, Chris and Laura Brown, Justin (Melina) Vallee and his great nieces and nephews, Gavin, Owen and Madison Fath and Aria and Luca Vallee.
REVISED – Public Viewing will be held from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Vulcan Church of Christ (409 – 1 St. South) on Friday, July 2, 2021, with Public Graveside and Interment to follow at the Vulcan Cemetery at 2:30 pm for extended family, friends and colleagues. COVID-19 protocols to be observed. A come and go reception will be held at the Vulcan Lodge Hall following the interment.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Mike’s name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 119 – 14 St NW #100, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 OR the First Responders Bursary Program through the Vulcan County Health & Wellness Foundation (Box 28, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0) or Vulcan Fire Department – Station 27 (Box 360, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0).
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
My deepest condolences to the entire Fodor family. Mike was a very compassionate person and that showed in whatever job he did. When my brother was brought back and forth to the hospital before his passing in 2015 Mike was in the ambulance. Each day Mike happened to be in the hospital he made a point of stopping by my brother’s room just to say Hi, or crack a joke. I now it meant a lot to my brother and it just proved how caring a person Mike was. Gone too soon, he will be truly missed. Thinking of you all.
Mike had a smile that could light up the world . He was always willing to help others . I remember the first time he came in the store .He was so nice and polite . RIP Mike you will be missed .Condolences to the Fodor family
My deepest condolences to the family. Mike visited UK with his sister Esther and Chuck Wong . He was very much loved and he will always be remembered by us. May his soul rest in peace.
To the Fodor family I extend heartfelt condolences. Mike was a person who had an impact on the lives of many people. He was very accomplished and very humble in his accomplishments.
Although I had the opportunity to work part-time with Mike and socialize with him over that last 10 years, there was so much more to Mike that I never had the chance to discover from him.
He will be missed by his family, the many lives he impacted in his EMT career, colleagues and friends.
I will miss Mike a lot.
Dear cousins so very sorry of Mike’s passing. I have many fond memories of Mike while I lived out west & when he visited at my family’s farm. My thoughts & prayers are with you all. Love Corinne (Lupsor) Denegre.
Condolences to the Fodor family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Condolences from the Fitzpatrick family on the loss of Mike. One great guy and he will be missed by many as well as the Fodor family.
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing! He was such a kind and decent man, always helping others. Condolences to his family, you will miss him terribly! May Mike Rest In Peace!
Our condolences on the sudden passing of your brother, Michael. I don’t have a lot of memories of you guys cause you were out west and we would see yous when you made the trek to Ontario. I do remember he was always smiling when you all came to the farm, very warm, funny. (You guys were all like that!) I remember it was a good time. Those memories never fade and they do become a comfort, in time. We pray for the strength you will need now and in the coming days
Your Nova Scotia cousin,
Dave and Gloria (Horvath) Butler
So very sorry to hear about Mike’s death… life is so precious, I only wish we had spent more time getting to know him better. May your memories and love give you strength and peace in the days ahead, God bless you all-my prayers are with you. Frank and Heidi Fodor.
Our sincere condolences to the Fodor family . Mike was such a gentleman and will be missed by many.
Thanking God for Mike’s life.
Valerie Palesh/Lupsor
Thanking God for “peace that passes all understand” Philippians 4:6.
I remember when Mike came out east to visit with his mother my aunt Madeline he was so sweet and easy going and not being in a hurry to get from one place to another but taking his time.
I didn’t know him very well but he is still family and greatly loved and will be missed.
Love to my dear cousins and Gods riches blessing,
Valerie(Lupsor) Palesh
My heart and soul breaks for the Fodor Family.
Mike and I have been together for 6 years and he loved telling me
stories about the family. He adored and respected every one of them.
We would sit for dinner and he tell me about his sister’s horses and
what his niece and nephews were up to. Spoke about his brother in the
States and how he enjoys helping Dave with his projects.
He had extreme dedication for his EMT life as well the Fire Hall. He
loved helping the recruits and showing them the ropes around the fire
trucks. He dedicated so much to his community.
He will very much be missed – I will forever miss him, loved him incredibly.
My sincere condolences to all who will miss this AMAZING MAN
Leanne Sydenham
To my Fodor cousins, l extend my deepest condolences to you all on Mike’s passing. He will be remembered always for the great guy that he was.
Take comfort in your memories of him.
Les Albu