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Myer HOROWITZ Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for Myer HOROWITZ
20 Entries
George Pedersen
June 2, 2023
My wife Penny and I were very much saddened to learn belatedly of Myer´s departure. He was a superb scholar, teacher and administrator. He had extremely broad interests in the field of education. Myer was the ultimate as a university president for a decade at the University of Alberta. Our total condolences go out to his adored wife Barbara and other members of his family. Myer will be much missed.
Sandy and Doreen Jenkins
April 29, 2023
The latest issue of Concordia magazine arrived this week and it was only in reading this issue that my mother, Doreen Jenkins (who served as Secretary to the VP Facilities and Services at the University of Alberta for 17 years commencing in 1979) noticed the notice regarding Dr Horowitz´s passing. I too worked at the UofA in the Office of the Registrar during Dr Horowitz´s tenure as President. We have many fond memories of him. His thoughtful, kind and considerate demeanour and his sense of humour added greatly to his every endeavour. Our deepest sympathies to the family.
John Mitchell
February 9, 2023
Meyer encouraged me, and mentored me, throughout my career as a professor at University of Alberta. He was a man of remarkable substance and penetrating intellect - wrapped in gentle style and humble demeanour.
Karen Stix (Smith) (Darrell and Warren)
November 9, 2022
Mrs. Horowitz, Carol, Debi,
Deepest condolences. Dr. Horowitz was a kind, caring, accomplished man. He always took time to connect and speak with people.
Patricia (Paddy) Springate Smith
November 6, 2022
I didn't know Myer Horowitz but I was a student of his wife, then Barbara Rosen. Miss Rosen was my grade 6 teacher at Nesbitt School in Montreal nearly 70 years ago. It was so long ago that it's doubtful that she would remember me at this point. But she was my favourite school teacher and I would like to send my sincere condolences to her and to her family. From all that I have read about Myer, they have lost a remarkable person.
Patricia (Paddy) Springate Smith
Scott Conrod
November 5, 2022
Mayer was a remarkable teacher and leader of educational administrators throughout Canada. He inspired me and my twin brother Bill and maintained contact and interest in our careers as educational administrators, Bill as Vice President of Algonquin College in Ottawa and I as a Director General of the Sir Wilfred Laurier School Board in Montreal. He was an administrator who knew that teaching was both an Art and a Science. He understood learning disabilities before most of his peers. He made a difference. My sympathies to his wife and daughters of whom he was very proud.
Scott Conrod retired DG of Laurenval and Sir Wilfred Laurier School Boards and Professor of Educational Psychology at McGill University for 23 years in retirement.
Kalafunja Osaki
November 4, 2022
Rest in Peace, Myer Horowitz! An exemplary teacher educator, educational leader and role model
Kalafunja Osaki, Dar es salaam, Tanzania
Gina and Malcolm Daniels
November 3, 2022
We were so sorry to hear of Myer´s passing. We were related through Barbara, who is a second cousin. We live in the U.K., so have only been able to meet up only on rare occasions. Myer was always warm and charming and a pleasure to be with. We are sure that all who knew him will miss him. May his dear soul rest in everlasting peace. Love to Barbara, Debbie and Carol, from Gina and Malcolm xxx
Bernard O
November 2, 2022
Mr. Horowitz taught at Northmount High School in Montreal in the late 1950s. He was an excellent teacher and had a positive impact on hundreds of his students.
Ruth Shapiro
November 2, 2022
I had the pleasure and honour of working at the U of A during Dr. Horowitz´s tenure at the U of A and there are endless stories from students, faculty and staff of his kindness, concern and efforts in every facet of his responsibilities as the President . He showed a special Interest in International students making every effort to create a welcoming environment and assure their success. Students from around the world will remember him with love and gratitude. There are endless examples of his contributions but in the end the conclusion would always be that he was kind, honest, concerned and a visionary leader. My deepest sympathy to Barbara and his daughters.
Barry Mayhew
November 1, 2022
I have known several men who deserve the title of
gentleman. And a few whom I would describe as scholars.
But few who are deserving of both those accolades.
Myer was one of those rare individuals who could
accurately be described as a gentleman and a scholar.
He was a true friend and I shall miss him in the years to
come.
David Wisenthal
October 31, 2022
Our condolences to Myer´s family. He was a trusted friend of our father, Mike Wisenthal
Wisenthal family oo
Deborah Walker
October 30, 2022
A truly great man and a thread that passed through my life. I grew up in Montreal, where he taught one of my sisters at McGill. Then I moved to Edmonton where I worked in radio news and interviewed him quite frequently during his tenure at U of A. He expressed his thoughts in such a cogent, calm manner; a joy to talk to. Finally I ended up at UVic and watched his mentorship in action. He touched so many lives on his journey.
Angela Samuels
October 30, 2022
we were so very sad to hear from Barbara about Myers passing - Barbara was a cousin to my late mother and we have spent many great times over the years wit Barbara and Myer - we are in the UK so it was hard to keep in constant touch but we have some lovely memories of him which we will always treasure - rest in peace dear Myer Angela Steven and all the children
Colleen Hoppins Victoria, BC
October 29, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Horowitz family. Thank you for sharing Myer with us. I worked with Myer for 17 years and he guided us so very well. May he rest in perpetual peace.
Colleen Hoppins, Victoria, British Columbia
October 29, 2022
My sincere condolences to the Horowitz family. Myer provided me with much good advice and mentorship for the 17 years I worked with him. He was our North Star and guided us well. Thank you, so much, for sharing him with us. May he rest in perpetual peace.
John & Jane Sterk
October 29, 2022
Our condolences with your loss. Mayer was an amazing educator and a wonderful man.
John and Jane Sterk, Comox
George H. Buck
October 28, 2022
I was so honored to have known Dr. Horowitz well, as well as his family. He was always supportive and kind. He will be missed greatly. My sincerest condolences to his family.
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