Born December 12, 1932, passed away in Bolton Ontario on January 31, 2020, when he ascended to “The Racetrack in Eternal Paradise”, at the age of 87. Alex, a very proud father and husband; leaving behind his supportive wife Noreen and children Tibor (deceased) Zoltan, George, Victoria and Andrew. A brother of Elizabeth and Charlie (deceased) and a ‘Papa’ to many grandchildren, the youngest being Denver & Brady. As well as many great-grandchildren. Alex was born in Hungary and immigrated to Canada in 1956. He migrated to Toronto. where he met his late wife Edith and established a large and supportive family. He began employment as a bakery driver, taxi driver as well as being a horse groom at Greenwood Racetrack. Eventually his true passion took over and established himself as a horse trainer with his horses acquiring him over 800 wins in his career. His life was full of vigor and passion. A master of chess, rummy and song, until developing Alzheimer’s.
We will greatly miss his presence and invite you to attend our Celebration of His Life, on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2020 between 2 – 6 p.m. at The Brickyard BBQ (Banquet Room) at 120 North Queen St. Etobicoke.
The Memorial Service by Chaplain Shawn at 3:00 p.m. Following: An Honourable representation of Alex’s love to celebrate with a little humour, food, drink and Karaoke!
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Alison
My memories of Uncle Alex was he was big in life and always was happy. I enjoyed my times when I was small visiting him at the race track and seeing the horses. He will be missed.
Much love to all his family❤
Cathy Taylor Bryson
Vicky and Andy,
My sincere sympathy to you both and your families.
Goodbye Mr. Bankuti
Love Cathy
John Connors
My condolences to the Bankuti family Mr.Bankuti was a great person with a beautiful family R.I.P Sir
Robert Tippett
RiP Mr Bankuti you were a kind man and a very good horse trainer!! I Worked on the Ambulance from 1988-1994. You always said hello and smiled when we met!!
Kieran O'Connor
Very sad. I got on horses for him a long time ago. Prayers for him and the family
Donna Duda/Margaret Watson
Condolences to Noreen, Andy and the rest of the family.
He will be missed but lives on in memories.
Tom Butler
Condolences to the entire Bankuti family, from the Butler’s, Alex can join his friend/ my father Tom Butler at the big racetrack in the sky.
Rest In Peace ,
SHALINI GOEL
my condolences to George and Noreen and the rest of the family
John King
My condolences to the Bankuti Family
I came to know and trust Alex when he bought hay and straw from me during my days at Woodbridge and Bolton.
John King
Frances Lima and Family
Dear Noreen, Sam and I always appreciated seeing you and Alex at the Casa Lima and on our trips to Florida. He was a real family man and an outstanding trainer. He is now joining Sam at that eternal racetrack in the sky. Condolences to you and Alex’s children.