Jeffrey-Abouaf-Obituary

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Jeffrey Ronald Abouaf

Aug 9, 1949 - Feb 28, 2026

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It was a sad morning comin to open yous door and it was locked Jeff.
I went around to yous back door and found out that yous left without saying good bye Jeff .
It’s a feeling that’s hard to explain as your caregiver, your friend, your mate and a brother, comin to know that yous gone to be with the Almighty God, and we will never see each others again
My wife Callin Hope and myself we really miss the warm hearted life of yous and we will always remember our good times together...

Thanks for the memories Jeff

Thank you Jeff for being a great teacher, inspiration and friend. I'm not sure where I would be now if I hadn't walked into your class that first day. Not only did I love learning from you, but I also loved working with you to teach others. I truly believe that because of you, I now know some really fantastic people who I might not have met if not for you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your gifts to me.

"Jeff was my dear friend and colleague. We met at SIGRAPH in '96. In '98 his contribution to "Inside 3d Studio MAX 2, Volume III" was published.

I knew Jeff was a successful attorney and writer. As our friendship grew I saw him as a talented 3D artist. In 2003, I invited him to start exhibiting through "YLEM: Artists Using Science and Technology" at the Blueroom gallery in San Francisco.

It took Jeff two years, to talk me into joining him as a colleague in the...

Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.

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Jeffrey's Obituary

Jeffrey Ronald Abouaf passed away at home on February 28, 2026, at 76 years of age. Known for his endless kindness and gracious spirit, he will be greatly missed by all of us who loved him.Jeff was born on August 9, 1949 in Oakland, California. His father was Morris (Morrie) Abouaf and mother was...

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