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ALEX BERKOWITS The family of Alex Berkowits announces, with great sadness, his passing on March 2, 2013 after a brief illness. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Sandra and his children - David (Michelle), Carolyn (Rob), Rob (Kristin) and Heather (Norman). Alex is survived by two brothers in Israel, Joseph and Morris (Betty), and cousins Johnny (Sharon) and Irving (Claire). He was a proud Zaida to Josh, Kayla, Emma, Zoe, Sarah, Hannah, Izzy, Grayson, Avery and R.J. Alex was predeceased by his brother Meyer (Shirley) in 1978, parents and sister Chansa who perished in the Holocaust. His nieces, nephews, extended family and close friends will miss him. Alex was born in the Czechoslovakian city of Sighet - the hometown of Nobel Prize winner Eli Wiesel who was a neighbour and family friend. After surviving the Holocaust, Alex immigrated to Canada when he was 17 to start life anew. He began his telecommunication career with Siemens Edison Swan where he advanced through the ranks of the company to implement direct distance telephone dialing across Canada. Subsequently, due to all the travel that was involved, Alex decided to start his own telecommunication company thereby ensuring that he would be based in Winnipeg and close to his growing family. Alex was a man of great intelligence, energy, creativity and initiative. With his lively intellect and broad base of knowledge, he seemed to be ageless and timeless. Family was always a source of inspiration, pride and joy. Alex loved to cook and share his gourmet recipes and was especially well known for his homemade dill pickles. He enjoyed reading cookbooks, technical manuals and 20th century history books. He cherished his time with his ten grandchildren and was very proud of each of them. Funeral services were held on March 5 at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue. Pallbearers were: Mark Berkowitz, Rob Berkowits, Rob Goodfield, Joel Kay, Roland Klein and Norman Silver. If desired, donations to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Jewish National Fund and Jewish Child and Family Services in Winnipeg would be greatly appreciated.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 16, 2013
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Dear Rob, David & family, Richard and I would like to extend our condolences on the loss of your father and grandfather. It is never easy to lose a parent. I know that your family and friends will help you through this difficult time. Diane - Posted by: diane and Richard Boroditsky (friend) on: Mar 18, 2013
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I am so sorry to read of Mr Berkowits' passing. My sincere condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Fraser Aronovitch () on: Mar 16, 2013
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It will not be the same, now that Alec is gone. Being next door neighbors for almost 50 years is a long time. From building the existing fence together, to bantering back and forth across it, or having a good laugh in the front yard, Alec will be terribly missed, and we wish many blessings, and great comfort for the entire family. - Posted by: Erin Hilderman (Neighbor) on: Mar 16, 2013