ALEXANDER WAXMAN

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ALEXANDER WAXMAN On August 1, 2000, Alexander Waxman passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Alex will always be in the hearts of his beloved wife Myra (Altman) his son and daughter-in-law, Martin and Maureen (Judge) and his grandchildren, Jacob and Rebecca; his daughter Gayle and his daughter and son-in-law, Sheara and Manuel (Sousa). He will also be remembered by his brother-in-law, Harry Altman; sisters-in-law, Rose Altman, Dorothy Altman Goldenberg, Sadie Waxman and many nieces and nephews -- who travelled around the world and around the corner to attend the funeral -- as well as his dear friends. Alex Waxman was born in the Ukraine and raised in Montreal. He joined the Black Watch batallion and served Canada overseas during World War II. He moved to Winnipeg in 1952 to marry Myra and founded the Fabric Centre, the provinces first fabric store 47 years ago, which continues to be a thriving business and an important part of the city. He was an active member of the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and the Jewish community and took great pleasure in his family, his friends, work, the opera, ballet and theatre. Alex was a kind and loving man, a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a man of great honesty, humility and understanding. He had wonderful sense of humour, a real appreciation for people and a zest for life. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. The funeral service was held at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, on Thursday August 3, 2000. Pallbearers were Gabriel Broder, Menashe Waxman, Manuel Sousa, Larry Altman, Barry Caplan, David Garfield, Michael Gray and Greg Yakubovitch. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Altman, Jack Hockman, Gerald Gray and Davida Broder. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue Youth Fund or a charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 09, 2000