We Remember
MOHAI, Charles
March 5, 1958 — August 8, 2022
At the age of 64, Charles Mohai passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022. He is survived by his son Alexander Quinn Mohai; father Karoly Mohai; sister and brother-in-law Sue Mohai & Laurence Pugh; and many extended family members. He was predeceased by his mother, Eva Mohai, in 2014.
Born in Calgary, Alberta in 1958, Charlie moved to Ontario, in 1962, with his family. As a young man, Charlie was very athletic, he excelled at gymnastics; competitive swimming; track and field; and his favourite sport, slalom skiing. He also played the classical violin and was in the high school orchestra as first violinist. When he turned 13 his father started taking him to work on weekends to learn the family trade of Drywalling. Charlie had an artistic hand and was well known and well respected in his field for many years.
Early in his career (when he was about 20), Charlie moved back to Alberta, there he led a full life, and his son, Alex, was born. He passed many traits on to Alex, including his hard work ethic. Charlie adored his son Alex and was not afraid to tell people that Alex was the light of his life.
In 2016, Charlie visited Big White Ski Resort and fell in love with the mountain. He made a huge impression on those he met and befriended, he now had a whole “mountain family”. He was a very deep thinker and a big dreamer; these traits were tempered with his wonderful quirky sense of humour.
A huge thank-you to Rachelle and Bruce Marcinkoski for all they did for Charlie and Jazz, the dog that meant the world to him.
A Celebration of Life to honour Charlie will be held at a later date. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to your local animal shelter.
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I wish my sincere condolences, you will be missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Sending Sue & all of Charles family & friends hugs & healing. 💜
We had not heard about this and are very saddened by his Passing. Charlie was a good Friend and an extended member of our Family. Peace be with you !
My deepest condolences to the Mohai family.
R I P. Gone but not forgotten.
Oh Charlie, so saddened to see you had left this earth. I met you at my mountain home and you made an impression on me right away. Your generosity, passion, and spirit touched me from the first time I met you. I didn’t know you very well, but whenever I saw you I was happy to have done so. Our world is poorer without you. Your friends and family are poorer without you. To Rachelle and Bruce go my deepest heartfelt condolences.
Safe travels my friend you were gone far too soon.
I’m so sorry to hear of Charlie ‘s passing. He was an awesome man with a heart of gold. My condolences
Charlie, I will miss seeing you around the mountain and our conversations everytime we crossed paths. You were an amazing soul with an abundance of patience for people who often didn’t deserve it. To Charlie’s family, please accept my heart felt condolences, we are all very sorry for your loss.
-Dean
Dear Sue, I was saddened to hear of your brother’s passing. Please hold your memories close to help you get through this difficult time.
My since condolences
Janice