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Bill Sorochan posted a condolence
Friday, February 19, 2021
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad Jer. I remember big Steve always coming into the gym at Sacred Heart to watch us play volleyball and basketball. Your parents were always your biggest fans!! Sending lots of love to you and your family.
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Cathy Park posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
I was so saddened to read in the paper that Steve had passed away. My deepest sympathy and condolences to Joanne and the Family.
I volunteered at the UMH on Wednesdays until COVID. I had the privilege to get to know Steve during our activity time. He was always so enthusiastic and willing to take part in all the crafts, exercises and other fun events. He always had a smile on his face.
Even though I knew him for a short time, he will always be remembered as someone that brightened my day many times.
Blessings
Cathy Park
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Gina Escanlar posted a condolence
Sunday, January 24, 2021
My very deepest condolences to the Molnar family. Love and prayer for all of you.
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Mary posted a condolence
Sunday, January 24, 2021
My deepest condolences to Joannee and family on the passing of Steve. He was such a good person. Will always remember his big smile when he came into the gym.
Your friend Mary (and my husband Bill whom he only met once but brought a smile to Steve's face.)
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Sunday, January 24, 2021
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Dr. Al Schulte posted a condolence
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Dear Joanee & family:
Dot & I would like to express our sincere condolences to everyone.
As a Chiropractor a friend ask me to help Steve who was playing with the Rough Riders. With muscle strength examination of Steve's legs the right leg was very weak. He stated it was that way his whole professional career. He tried many different exercise programs to improve the right leg strength but with no improvement.
I told Steve both legs are the same age and both should be the same strength. Also a weak leg is a slow leg and is subject to injuries. With spinal treatments, we got the right leg strength to match the left leg. Steve was very interested in my athletic program and introduced me to Ron Lancaster and the offensive line. The players recognized the importance of body muscle balance. We often met at your house, Ron Lancaster's house or at the Raymore Motel. Many years later we met in Toronto and Smiths Falls.
Steve and I had many engineering talks about athletes' muscle weakness and their performance on the playing field.
Steve encouraged me with my research at the U of S. I will truly miss Steve.
Thank you Joanee for the very special care that you gave Steve!
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Buddy & Ella Andres posted a condolence
Friday, January 22, 2021
Joanee, we met you & Steve at the the Vineland Home in January & February of 2020. My wife’s uncle ( Siegmund Bartel) was there at the time and passed away in March of 2020. He was only there for 3 months, but during that time we got to meet Steve & you. We were tipped off by the staff, that we should not be surprised to find Steve in our uncle’s bed now and then - and so it was! ( smile) I wish I would have known Steve in his earlier years! - great guy! We would like to convey our sincerest condolences during this difficult time.
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Joan Lethby posted a condolence
Friday, January 22, 2021
Dear Joannee Was it only last month that we would often meet in the foyer of UMH when you and Steve would be heading outside to enjoy a stroll if weather permitted? God bless you both .Joan Lethby
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Edith Kendall posted a condolence
Thursday, January 21, 2021
On behalf of his remaining cousins on aunt Patsy's side, (Evan and Robert have passed) Dr. Geraldine Lanman, Janice Nadon, and myself, Edith Kendall, I would like to express our sympathy in I the loss of Steven. Although we had no direct interaction with our Molnar cousins as we grew up, we were always kept in the loop of accomplishments and happenings over the years. Steven sounds like a wonderful man who made his mark in this world in a variety of ways.
Bless you on your grief Journey.
Edie Kendall
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Susan Borras posted a condolence
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Steve was a warm and friendly person to be around, always made you feel welcome. So sorry for your loss.
With love Sue, Ray and Eva Borras
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Dave Freeman posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
I met Steve in February, 1956, when he came to the newly opened Churchill School in Saskatoon. I had entered Churchill when it opened in January and Steve showed up a month later. I remember him standing beside his Dad, Big Steve, at the entrance to our 3rd grade class wearing a thigh length overcoat and looking sort of apprehensive at this class full of strangers. He and I hit it off immediately and it was obvious from the first recess that Steve was "The Man" when it came to just about any sport. I remember when Steve and I and one other guy played softball against the rest of the class - and we won!! I had great times hanging out at his place on Clarence Avenue. I had conversations with his Dad, Big Steve, and his Mom, Pat, because they always took an interest in Steve's friends. I recall phoning him for the first time and his Mom answered. I asked to speak to Steve and she asked if I wanted Big Steve or Little Steve. At my young age, I couldn't imagine ever referring to Steve as "little", so I said "Big Steve" and ended up with his Dad!! We had great times at Churchill school. I remember playing flag football when we were in grades 7 and 8. I played guard and of course Steve was a running back. He would blast through the line with his knees pumping to waist height and he spun as he ran so no one could grab his flags. When we got to high school at Aden Bowman Steve was a standout leading the Bears to Northern Provincial championships in '63 and '64. I was proud to be his teammate and friend through our high school years. After Bowman, I went to the U of S and Steve went off to the States on a football scholarship. That was a remarkable accomplishment because not many Canadian kids could crack a U.S. college football lineup. Most Canadian kids getting scholarships to the U.S. went for hockey. That was the case for two of our Churchill and Bowman classmates, Tim Gould and Keith Magnusson. Keith played for the Chicago Black Hawks, so we had two professional athletes come out of our Churchill School class. We kept in touch when Steve would come back to Saskatoon. Unfortunately, when Barb and I were married, Steve was in training and couldn't make the wedding. After graduating from Engineering we moved to Ontario and over the years we touched base with Steve from time to time. The friendships of our youth hold a most precious place in our hearts. They are the people we can meet after many years and take up a conversation as if we had seen each other the day before. Such was my relationship with Steve. The loss of an old friend brings forth a store of memories. Steve was a fantastic person and the world is all the poorer for his passing. Barb and I send our deepest condolences to Joanee and all the Molnar family.
Dave Freeman
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Arthur Postle posted a condolence
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
My family and I extend our sincere condolences to Steve's family at this time of extreme sadness on his passing.
Cherish the wonderful moments of Steve's life and forever hold them in your heart.
I remember well his days at ABCI and his accomplishments as an integral member of the Bear's football team and Track and Field teams.
Rest in peace
Art Postle, ABCI grad of 1963.
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Mario De Divittis posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Adam we are sending love and prayers to you and your entire family. I have fond memories of Mr Molnar and the great football and funny stories he would tell us after basketball games or while we would be waiting to pick you up to go out on the weekend. He always made me feel welcomed. May you and your family keep his spirit in your hearts and his wisdom in your actions.
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Craig FrancisR posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
I first met Steve in 1965 at a U of S high school football camp and later enjoyed working with Steve at Reed Stenhouse. We did a few engineering inspections for our clients so I got to hear some of Steve’s stories. A lot about his family. I was amazed that Steve took on the task of renovating their house in Regina as well as recruiting me to bring railroad ties into their back yard. He was a great guy. Sorry for your loss.
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Michelle Molnar posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2021
How I remember my brother Steve....
Steven taking me for my first ever motorcycle ride on the Harley bike he and dad
rebuilt. He laughed the whole time. I could feel his chest moving in laughter as I clutched him tight. I was a bit scared.
Steven giving me the “eye” after retrieving me from a car taking me back to Saskatoon from Pike Lake. Dad was so upset. I had gone with girlfriends to a party. It was way past my curfew and the police had been called. Steven just stared at me in the back seat, shaking his head.
Steven telling us that his roommates at Washington, DC football thought that because we lived in Canada, we lived in igloos. Dad wrote Steven a letter to read out to his roommates. The letter was all made up to sound like we were all living like Eskimos. It mentioned things about the dog sled and such. Steven got such a kick out of playing that joke on them.
Steven and I talking at length when he drove me home from babysitting Allyson and Emily. He was a major support for me during that time. We had moved to a new place.(Regina) and our mom was ill battling cancer.
Steven and Joanee’s wedding and the trip to Utah. (Helena? Mont I think..no?)
Steven bringing home his friends from hockey and football and introducing me to them.
Steven trying to teach me how to catch a football. .. then,along with Dad, throw a discus and put a shotput.
Driving to pick me up in Winnipeg, then driving to Mandan, North Dakota to spend a week at the rehab where our dad was. Steven and I both learned a lot that week. We had many talks. The drives there and back were long. We laughed alot and sang alot. It was during that week that Steven realized he needed to address his alcohol addiction and try to turn his life around to be a better husband and father. Crossing the border, one of the officers realizing Steven was a Sask. Rider player (past) and remembered him. Steven was very nice and very modest.
Steven singing in the shower. He sure liked to sing.
Steven practicing on his trumpet. A lot.
While we were at the hotel in Calgary for Christine’s wedding to Doug we spent a few hours with Steven talking to me about the afterlife and had seen/gone to (?) something where he experienced watching/listening to a live channeler, speaking as someone else from beyond. Steven was quite shaken by the experience.
Steven on his fruit diet, eating gazpacho he had made for a “non-fruit” day.
Steven extra chewing his food because it was healthier…. And it is. And being made fun of because he did that.
Steven holding me tight, telling me everything would be okay when our mom passed.
He bought me ivory and gold earrings for Christmas after I got my ears pierced and got grounded for doing it. I wore them with pride and warm memories for many years.
Steven procured an autographed football for me to give to my young brother-in-law who was a huge Rider’s fan. He took it into the locker room and made sure everyone on the team signed it.
Love your sister Michelle
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Tim Molnar posted a condolence
Monday, January 18, 2021
How I remember my brother Steve....
Hockey in the basement (empty concrete, always stick handling backward) (colour coded sticks) Superb hockey player. Rutherford rink. colour coded sticks. yellow, green, blue.
Football High school (our dad’s 8 mm and steve’s footage).
Football Riders (Our dad audio taping each game at England Road)
University Utah — Cards to home of fancy cars for his brothers
Steve talking of ‘meeting the beach boys’ (sweeping up after a Beach Boys concert)
Steve singing (Wooly Bully)
Playing Sorry Games at England Road House Regina- Sorry (his way of saying ‘sorry’)
Flying a huge kite our dad and Steve made out of bamboo, at Churchill School. (dark and windy day)
Our dad searching for radio signals of Steven’s games in Utah (1968)
The room of trophies of Steve’s in family room England road.
Renovating Regina home addition (perfection in the ceiling…as pr) (early 80’s)
His Chevy van with electrics for his kids to plug in whatever
Steve’s joy at preparing a train set for Jeremy at xmas…in his basement on 15th street.
X-skiing in Wascana part (he could ski pretty fast)
Jogging with him around Wascana in preparation for Rider camp (79-80). very slow, saving it up.
Riding on his 3 speed (ankle injury)(catching my foot in the spokes of his bike)
Speeding down the Clarence street dirt alley on the Harley (Our dad and Steve fixing the Harley)
Playing football on the front grass with David and Steve (Regina, early 70’s)
The proud Steve with the Beautiful Joanie coming to Regina (circa summer1968/9) (in the old Oldsmobile, 50’s version)
Driving to his wedding in Helena.
Utah football story of endless salt pills and running hills. (back when they thought salt pills were good to take)
Watching his track and field races and field events at Griffiths Stadium
Watching his HS foot ball at Holiday Park (busting through the tacklers)
Running track at Aden Bowmen
Early morning runs to the railway tracks and back.
Story of him getting run over by the milk wagon on Clarence ave.
Helping Joanie and Steve move in and out (70’s summers going back to Utah for school, coming to play riders in the summer)(the big grey trailer that hauled everything)
Renovating the upper story of the 15th street house
Christmas dinners with his family (early 80’s)
Senior Ring picture at Aden Bowmen. (it’s still there)
Victoria 2004, xmas visit with Meghan and Alex and Siobhan
Steve at the Imperial Refinery as a High School student (seeing him all grimed up)
George Washington Football Story (rooming with fellow players others would not room with, i.e non white)
Gopher tails (Minnesota gopher football) souvenirs he sent from Washington before they cut their football program. The travelled to minnesota. It was a joke of theirs team.
Inheriting spiked football cleats in high school from Steve’s rider
Watching Steve at Rider camp when it was held in the exhibition race track in Regina
Washington outstanding player award
Trumpet player
Discus throwing, still holds the provincial record for an age group. Confirmed this earlier in the year.
Kittens born in this bed downstairs Clarence Ave.
Racing against Dick Chinn at Griffiths
Pole vaulting at Griffiths stadium with bamboo poles !!!
Love your brother Tim