JUDGE EDWIN C. KIMELMAN

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JUDGE EDWIN C. KIMELMAN It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Ed, on Sunday, September 2, 2007. He is survived by his loving wife Zel (Mindess), his four children, Linda (Norman), Neil (Colleen), Bruce (Lynne), Jodi (Glenn). Also, eight adoring grandchildren, Erin, Kyle, Sarah, Jamie, Joshua, Jared, Jesse and Samantha. Also surviving him is his brother Harvey (Gladys), sister-in-law Anne Gitterman, brother-in-law Ralph Mindess (Jane) and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, and sister Nina. Ed was an a man who pursued life with passion, a lover of ideas, music, art and literature. A voracious reader, and an avid student of the sweeping events of his time and the personalities that shaped them. He was a gifted orator and a captivating raconteur whose wit and humour would enliven any event or occasion. Ed was the product of the North End of Winnipeg, although he was born in Fairlight, SK. He credits his parents for teaching him the value of a work ethic and the importance of a good education. When war broke out, he enlisted in the RCAF as a transport pilot and remained there till the end of the war. Ed returned to university, graduating with a BSc. majoring in zoology and botany. Looking for a more stable profession he entered Law. For many years he enjoyed a multi-faceted private practice, specializing in family and criminal law. He gave up his practice when he was named to the Provincial Bench, an appointment that he worked hard to honour, resulting in his appointment as Associate Chief Judge of the Provincial Court. As a judge, Ed travelled extensively and became an expert in aboriginal issues and was featured on Front Page Challenge and interviewed by Morley Safer on 60 Minutes . He was sought after as a guest speaker for numerous organizations and featured in numerous documentaries on ethnic adoptions. Throughout his busy career, Ed remained involved in the local Jewish Community, serving as President of the Jewish Child Family Service, and a board member of Camp Massad, the Sharon Home, West Kildonan Community Centre, United Way, U of M Alumni Assoc. Bnai Brith, National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges, a member of Glendale Golf Country Club, among others. Ed was loved dearly by his family and friends and will always remain a beautiful memory for his children and grandchildren. Life is brief; love is forever. Rest in peace my love. Services were performed by longtime friend Cantor Gerry Daien. Pallbearers were his grandchildren and nephew Doug Kimelman. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Warren, Paul Kettner, Harold Richman, Charles Rubin and Rube Helman. If friends so desire, donations in Ed's name can be made to the Jewish Endowment Fund at 123 Doncaster, or a charity of your choice.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 15, 2007