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ALVIN BLANK With great sadness we wish to announce the death of Alvin Blank who passed away on October 22, 2006 at the age of 69, 2 weeks before his 70th birthday. He is remembered lovingly by his wife Helene of 36 years, his daughter Shannon of Vancouver, son Austen (Radmila), grandson Adam of Toronto, sisters Hinda (Larry) Risman of Winnipeg and Penny Reese of Las Vegas. Alvin was born in Winnipeg and lived in Vancouver for the last eight years. Prayers were held October 25, 2006 at Schara Tzedeck Cemetery with Rabbi Bregman, reception following. Pallbearers Harvey Taylor, Nelson Rudelier, Earl Shibou, Perry Seidelman, Dr. Myles Blank and Zachery Zenith. He suffered a very long battle with leukemia but kept his positive attitude until the end, along with his sense of humour. He operated several businesses, Jeans For Less, The Menagerie and NJB Developments. Alvin will be missed and remembered for his zest for life. Special thanks to Dr. Sunshine, Dr. Denegri, Dr. Sutcliffe, the staff at 4A and 4B and the Cell Separator Unit at VGH.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 31, 2006