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JOEL AARON WEINSTEIN, Q.C.

Born: Nov 14, 1947

Date of Passing: Jul 03, 2009

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JOEL AARON WEINSTEIN, Q.C. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joel Aaron Weinstein on July 3, 2009 at the age of 61. He will be missed and remembered forever by his loving wife of 39 years Cathie, his daughter Sara (Sammy), sons Benjamin (Carla) and Michael, grandchildren Julia, Joshua and Oliver, brothers Sidney (Grace) and Barry (Sharon), sisters Ronni (Michael) and Susan (Harvey), father-in-law Jack Hoffer, brother-in-law Bill (Robin), ten nephews, one niece, a large extended family and many friends. Joel was predeceased by his father Max and mother Esther. Born November 14, 1947 in Winnipeg, Joel grew up in a large family in Melville, Saskatchewan. The family moved to Winnipeg in 1963 where Joel attended Grant Park High School. After graduating he spent a year of travel in Israel where he worked several months on a kibbutz and traveled throughout the country. While there Joel developed a life-long passion for Israel; he served on many boards and committees in support of Israel. After returning home, Joel attended the University of Winnipeg where he met Cathie, the love of his life. He returned to Israel again in 1967 as a volunteer during the Six Day War. Joel and Cathie were married on June 17, 1970 while Joel was in law school at the University of Manitoba. After graduating from law school, he articled at Walsh Micay. In 1973 Joel and Cathie moved with their daughter Sara to Ottawa where Joel worked for the Department of Justice, Tax Litigation Counsel. In 1976 they returned to Winnipeg; Joel entered private practice with the firm of Thompson Dorfman Sweatman where he quickly became a partner. Joel joined the firm of Aikins, Macaulay, and Thorvaldson in 1982, where he served as a senior partner and head of the tax department for the duration of his career. Joel had a long and prestigious career as a tax lawyer, was formally recognized as one of the country's leading lawyers, and was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1994. Joel gave back to his community in many ways. He was a Board Member of the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg, the Jewish National Fund, and the Canada-Israel Committee; he was on the Board of Regents of the University of Winnipeg, a Director of the Winnipeg Jets Goals for Kids Foundation, on the Board of Governors of the Sharon Home of Winnipeg, a Board Member and Chairman of the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Winnipeg Chapter and the Board of Governors of the Canadian Tax Foundation, among others. Above all, Joel was a committed husband, father, grandfather, son and brother. He loved to spend time with his family at home, in Gimli, Toronto and Cancun. His children and grandchildren brought him tremendous joy. Joel was a real life hero. He was truly an inspiring example of how to live life. He was a courageous man who believed in making the most of every opportunity, striving to be the best you could be without complaint. His glass was always half full and he was ready for every adventure. He valued family, friends, education, and community; loved politics, travel, debate, ideas and a good joke. Joel has left us with wonderful memories and in honour of his life a scholarship fund has been created in his name: The Joel A. Weinstein Memorial Scholarship. A donation to the fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba can be made by phone (204) 477-7525 or on-line at www.jewishfoundation.org. If you are using the website, click on the For Donors link, and navigate to the secure donation page . In section 3, please click on other and indicate that the donation is for the Joel Weinstein Scholarship.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 11, 2009

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