Alexander WAXMAN

WAXMAN, Alexander
On August 1, 2000, Alexander Waxman passed away peacefully at home in Winnipeg, 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 and sister-in-law Harry and Rose Altman, his sisters-in-law dorothy Altman Goldenberg and Sadie Waxman, and by his many nieces and nephews and other family, as well as his dear friends. Alex Waxman was raised in Montreal. He joined the Black Watch and served Canada overseas during World War II. He moved to Winnipeg in 1952 to marry Myra and founded the Fabric Centre, the province's first fabric store 47 years ago, which continues to be a thriving business and an important part of the city. Alex was a kind and loving man and will be greatly missed by his family and by all who knew him. The funeral service was held at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue in Winnipeg, on Thursday, August 3, 2000. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of your choice would be gratefully accepted.