Alexander Zenon KONDRA
Alexander (Alex) Zenon Kondra born October 17, 1967, died at home on November 11, 2025. He was 57. He is survived by his brother Andrew (Jen), his stepmother Mary Jane Davies, and previous wife Janette Kondra.
Alex Kondra earned his PhD in Business Administration from the University of Alberta in 1995. He previously taught at Acadia University and was a faculty member while Acadia rolled out the first all laptop environment in Canada.
For 23 years, Dr. Kondra served at Athabasca University in a variety of roles. He previously served as the acting Vice President Academic, Dean of the Faculty of Business, Executive Director of the Centre for Innovative Management, acting Associate Vice President Academic, acting Director of the School of Business, and program director for AU’s undergraduate business programs. His last position was in the Faculty of Business MBA for Executives program director as well as an Associate Professor, teaching in areas of organizational theory and human resources.
Alex liked to travel for academia and personal interest. His favourite place was Greece, where he went frequently to visit his aunt Fran. He enjoyed fishing across Canada, from his time in Nova Scotia to the many fishing trips with family in the West. Alex was especially passionate about food, whether it was eating or cooking. He frequently enticed family and friends with pictures of delicious meals from his many travels (most noticeably from Greece), shore lunches during fishing trips, to dishes made at home. Alex was dedicated to the community of Athabasca and an active member of the Rotary Club.
In honor of Alex’s life, you can show support through donating by check to the Rotary Club of Athabasca, Box 2021, Athabasca, AB, T9S 2B6.
My deepest condolences to Andrew, Mary Jane, and Janette. I mourn together with you.
A valued friend and colleague, Alex has left a big gap in the web of relations that connects humankind. I remember his bonhomie, his enjoyment of good fun, and his desire to support the community, not to mention his unsurpassed culinary exploits. These are all testament to his love of social life, be it in conversation, debate, play, or work. I will miss his wholehearted laughter as well as his mischievous smile and am thankful for the 25 years of friendship he shared with me. Wherever he is now, his vibrant and communal spirit will have made it a better place to be.
Rest in peace, Alex!
Your friend, Kai
Love you buddy❤️😢. I miss our long conversations mi amigo🙏🏻🙏🏻
Dear Family and Friends, I met Alex shortly after he started his employment at Acadia. We were cooking buddies. As members of the Faulty Club we hosted many foodie evenings as well as entertain at our home with friends. Wine was making became part of our fun times. He loves his pets dearly. Kindness and generosity are qualities along with his wit and humour that he just had to share. This has hit me hard as he is the same age and my baby brother. The past several years Alex and I had many internet chats and I’m going to miss those calls. With love Always, David
My partner and I met Alex and Janette in the late nineties in Wolfville. Our friendship grew strong and our circle of friends that we met through Alex and Janette is a treasure. They were Uncle and Aunt to our two boys and still are. We will miss visits, long phone conversations that always ended with “I love you guys”., and Alex’s undeniable laugh. We are crushed. He was a special friend. We are so sorry Andrew and Jen, Janette, Mary Jane and his many in-laws and nieces and nephews. We love you too Alex.
Alex was a beautiful soul that enjoyed life to the fullest while holding his friends, family and community next to his heart.
I an so thankful that he kept our friendship special for 40 plus years
I will cherish the memories forever
Rest easy my friend
I grew up with Alex as our next door neighbour. He was always smiling and said hello every chance he had. I remember him handing out full sized chocolate bars at Halloween and giving our cats treats.
Rest in peace Alex. You will be missed!
Grew up with Alex and Andrew on Lueders Crescent with my brother and we shared many birthday party kids times together.
Still have pictures of these, and memories of crossing paths with Alex at the University of Alberta and downtown school events over the years. Last spoke with him during the lockdown about neighbourhood stories we shared and remember his love for Pink Floyd.
He will truly be missed.