Dr. Stephan C. Menyhay M.D. PhD

October 18, 1934 - November 15, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved family patriarch Dr. Stephan C. Menyhay M.D. PhD. after a long brave battle with Parkinson Disease. He peacefully passed away at home, at the age of 87, on November 15th, 2021 in the presence of his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents Karoly and Rozalia Menyhay, brother Dr. Prof. Emmerich Ferenc Menyhay and infant sister Elizabeth. Born on October 18th, 1934 in Budapest, Hungary, he was a Hungarian educated physician and a pivotal figure in the student uprising in the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Fleeing communism with family and friends, he immigrated to America at the end of 1956 seeking democracy and freedom that only the United States of America could offer. He was a physician, educator, researcher, laboratory scientist and pilot. He was an avid reader, and had a passion for science, science-fiction and nature. While raising a family he incorporated into his life his passion for education, a medical practice, as well as serving in the Air Force Reserve as a Flight Surgeon and pilot. He was a great advisor and counselor to his family and friends and was loved by many. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Lourdes, his children Steve/Pamela, William/Laura, Carolyn/Mikel Perez, Stephanie, Emmerich (Imre) , Istvan , Kristofer and Sandor, 16 grandchildren; sister-in-law Ilona, a niece and nephew in Austria. December 6th 5PM -7PM viewing/visitation at Chapel of the Light, Fresno, CA December 6th 7PM Rosary at Chapel of the Light, Fresno, CA December 7th 10AM Mass at St Joachim Church, Madera, CA December 7th 11:30AM Burial Service at St Peter's Cemetery, Fresno, CA We would like to extend our deep appreciation and gratitude to Bristol Hospice for their compassionate care and commitment to patient care services. We would also like to thank Dr. Satwant Samrao and MRNC for the special care provided to our loved one.