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GERRY SIDNEY KOFFMAN

Date of Passing: Sep 15, 2004

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GERRY SIDNEY KOFFMAN After a courageous battle with cancer, Gerry Koffman, aged 53, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2004 at his home in Winnipeg. Gerry was predeceased by his father Jack, and is survived by his mother Toby, wife Rachelle (Daien), children, Joshua and Jodi, sister Penny (Jerry Arenson) and brother Ken. Gerry was born in Winnipeg in 1951 and attended the University of Manitoba, with postgraduate work done at Carleton University in Ottawa. He dedicated the majority of his career to the Jewish community, in Winnipeg, North America, and in Israel. Gerry was an expert fundraiser, respected not only at home but also worldwide for his innovative ideas, efforts and boundless creative energy. In his spare time, Gerry enjoyed golfing, music, and spending time with his loving family. Gerry was especially proud of his two children. A funeral service officiated by Rabbi Neal Rose and Cantor Gerry Daien was held on September 19 at Congregation Etz Chaim with interment at the Rosh Pina Cemetery. The family would like to express their appreciation to all the medical personnel at Health Sciences Centre and St. Boniface Hospital for their care and compassion during Gerrys illness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to "The Gerry Koffman Memorial Fund" administered by the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba, (204) 477-7525. We will miss you Gerry.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 25, 2004

Condolences & Memories (1 entries)

  • It was only a short whole ago that I heard of Gerry's passing. In the early 1990s I was a police officer serving the city of Nepean, Ontario. In 1995 we amalgamated to form the Ottawa Carleton Regional Police Service. During that time I was assigned liason to the Jewish community of Nepean. I had the absolute honour to meet Gerry whom represented the Ottawa Jewish community at that time. We immediately started a friendship that served the community but also in a personal manner. We discussed many issues including my enlightenment to learning of my Jewish ancestry. Tantemount to our relationship was to enhance a safe environment for community members. Gerry left Ottawa for Winnipeg and we never had more opportunity to continue our relationship. I am truly saddened by now knowing of Gerry's passing but also honoured by having known Gerry in the roles which allowed us to meet and share insight into the Jewish community in Ottawa and how to best serve within our trusted professions. I remember you well Sir. - Posted by: Robert de Hartog (Professional and personal friend) on: Jul 05, 2020

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