Ildiko Knezy

Ildiko Knezy, 78, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, passed away peacefully at Eagle Ridge Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 12, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on December 7, 1947, in Novi Sad Yugoslavia, Ildiko was the daughter of the late Geza and Sarlota Grizer. She graduated from Nursing School in 1966 and while studying met Andras Knezy who would be her husband. She moved to Canada to be with Andras after he left looking for greater opportunities. Ildiko dedicated 50 years to Nursing in extended and palliative care, where she cared for thousands of people at Queen’s park and Eagle Ridge Hospital. She exemplified what a nurse does and was a mentor to those she worked with.

Together, they raised two children and enjoyed a life full of adventure and love. Ildiko was an avid gardener, a talented petty point artist, and an avid Vancouver Canucks fan.

She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law, Peter and Susie Grizer of Princeton, BC; her children, Csaba Knezy and his wife, Domenica, of Vancouver, BC, and Attila Knezy and his wife, Sheila, of Port Coquitlam, BC; her grandchildren, Amanda, Adriano, Sheldon, Taryn, and Ashlyn; and dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, they also request that donations be made to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation.

Ildiko’s kind spirit, generosity, and compassion touched the lives of many. She will be deeply missed by her family, many friends, and all who knew her.

Funeral mass will be held Friday April 17th 2026 - 11:00am to 12:00pm 
at

Our Lady of Hungary Parish
1810 East 7th Avenue

Vancouver B.C. V5N 1S2

refreshments will be served from 12:00 - 1:00