Nathan Tuzie Divinsky

Nathan Tuzie Divinsky

Nathan Divinsky Obituary

Published by Vancouver Sun and/or The Province from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2012.
October 29, 1925 June 17, 2012 Nathan Joseph Harry "Tuzie" Divinsky died on Sunday June 17, 2012. A man who lived his life with great passion and conviction, Tuzie was a grandmaster in all aspects of his life and a truly "modern major general".He leaves his wife Marilyn Goldstone, daughters Judy Kornfeld and Pamela Divinsky, son-in-law Neil Kornfeld and grandchildren, Dory and Megan Kornfeld. He was pre-deceased by his daughter Dr. Mimi Divinsky. We will remember him as the person who always challenged the conventional with charisma that was irresistible.

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Terry Lange

May 19, 2025

Dr Divinsky was the best University professor I had the chance to learn from at UBC. He so passionate about math students from other teachers would flood his classroom.

allan graves

June 20, 2012

Good bye my special friend. My deepest condolences to Judy and Pam. I loved Tuzie and will miss him tremendously.
Allan Graves

Leon Piasetski

June 20, 2012

Nathan was a kind and generous person, devoted to his work, chess and family. He was bright, energetic and wise. I'm glad we got to know each other and will miss him.

My condolences to Marilyn and his family.

Dan Scoones

June 19, 2012

A strong player, a dedicated friend of chess in Canada, and an unforgettable personality. I shall miss him.

Mark S. Dutton, I.A.

June 19, 2012

REST IN PEACE
Nathan Tuzie Divinsky!
Our sincere condolences, from Dutton Chess - Mark S. Dutton, I.A. and Christine Dutton

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