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ABRAHAM (ABE) SIMKIN
Date of Passing: Jul 22, 2020
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ABRAHAM (ABE) SIMKIN
Abe was predeceased by his wife Fan Simkin, his parents, Fanny and Samuel Simkin, his siblings and their spouses, Jen and Sam Cohen, Clara and Joe Erlichman, Jim and Lil Simkin, Saul and Claribel Simkin, and Blackie and Jean Simkin, his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Sam and Leah Rosenberg, Max Rosenberg, Becky and Harry Rosenberg, and Becky and Irv Ruvinsky, and his daughter-in-law Kathryn Simkin.
He is survived and will forever be missed by his dear children, Gary, Bernie (Carey) and Murray, his 10 grandchildren, Jennifer (Mathew) Kostrinsky, Jory (Joelly) Simkin, Farrah (Ryan) O'Colman, Adam Simkin, Sam (Rachel) Simkin, Ryan (Alli) Simkin, Gayl (Jacob) Szmuilowicz, Erin (Josh) Allen, Jordan (Sarah) Simkin, and Carli (Jason) Kirkorsky, and 15 great-grandchildren, Hank and David Kostrinsky, Zane, Emmett, Shae and Mattea Simkin, Jonah, Penina and Vered Simkin, Brady, Finley, Cody and Kyla Simkin, and Joey and Lulu Simkin, his brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mickey and Pearl Rosenberg, Annette Rosenberg, and Myna Simkin, and his many nieces and nephews in the Simkin and Rosenberg families.
The funeral was conducted at Rosh Pina Memorial Park in Winnipeg on July 27, 2020. Pallbearers were Mickey Rosenberg, Joel Dudeck, Simon Simkin, Jory Simkin, Zane Simkin and Emmett Simkin. Honorary Pallbearers were Mickey Rosenberg, Jerry Cohen, Martin Erlichman and Frank Lavitt.
Abe's vitality and exceptional abilities will be missed throughout the Winnipeg, Palm Springs and San Diego communities. He served his communities as a lawyer, businessman, community builder and philanthropist. His business interests were extensive and varied and included housing construction and land development, nursing homes, preschool daycare facilities, book printing, financial, transportation, automotive, health care and communication services and support. His contributions to the Jewish community in Winnipeg and abroad have been honoured by many. Abe's philanthropic activities extended to local, national, and Israeli charities. He was a director of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, Manitoba Theatre Centre, and the Canadian Council of Christians and Jews.
Abe's greatest joy in life was family and friends. He was a devoted husband to his wife Fan for 63 years, and a remarkably loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and father figure to an extended family.
He selflessly devoted himself to helping many people and genuinely cared for their well-being. His enthusiasm knew no bounds and he was an inspiration to all who knew him. His passions were family, music, politics, philanthropy and the law.
He is loved and will be remembered always by his family and friends for his tireless energy, his good humour, his generosity, his upbeat personality, his modesty and for the care and kindness he showed to everyone. The family is forever grateful to have had him in our lives. Through his unconditional love, and irresistible spirit he became a wonderful role model to all his friends and family and was admired and respected by everyone who met him. His loving presence will endure in the hearts of his family and friends forever.
The family thanks Sergio Ong and his family for their care and support.
Donations may be made to the Jewish Educational Trust Fund - Abe and Fan Simkin, at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, or the charity of your choice.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 01, 2020
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Fondly thinking of Dr. (Amanda) Sawyer. Her family has been an excellent benefactor! - Posted by: Philip (Went to Grant Park High School) on: Nov 17, 2021
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I am grateful to Abe and his family for welcoming me into their business world and treating me as part of the family. I have many fond memories of meeting with Abe through the years, and being the benefactor of his wisdom, kindness and sharing. My sincere condolences to the family. Paul Blanchet - Posted by: Paul Blanchet (Business colleague) on: Oct 22, 2020
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I always knew him as Uncle Abe. He and my Dad grew up together and were very close friends. I have fond memories of going over to his and Aunt Fanny's home when we went to visit my grandparents. Uncle Abe only had sons, so I think he liked having a little girl around. My sincere condolences to the entire Simkin family. What a wonderful man and a wonderful life, well lived. - Posted by: Susan Karr Lokken (Friend of Family) on: Aug 17, 2020
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