Max-YAS-Obituary

Max YAS

Victoria, British Columbia

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YAS, Max June 4, 1921 - February 17, 2013 Max Yas, born in Grodno, Poland (now Belarus), moved to Canada with his parents Anna and Josef when he was twelve. In Montreal, he attended Baron Byng High. While in the army he met and married Jacqueline Boucher, RCAF-this March 18th would have been...

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Max and Jacqueline were on a UVic tour to Turkey '95. For Lillian Wilson and me, the two of them made the trip most enjoyable and memorable.
A delightful, caring and fun couple.
We still always joke about Max handing us a small bag of laundry we'd offered to do for them and with those beautiful, twinkling eyes said they would stay behind and relax that day and he would enjoy visions of Jacqueline's and our lingerie dancing with his in the foreign washing machine. Fondly remembered as a...

Dear Jacquie and Family,
I was terribly saddened to learn of Max's death. It's a great loss and I send my deepest condolences. Max and I enjoyed our communications. He was a passionate man, full of good humour and consideration, and I shall miss him. Please do let me know when the memorial will be, as I would like to participate.
May his memory always be for a blessing, and may you all find your grief lightened by knowing he was loved.
Sincerely,
Isa Milman

Dear Martin and family, So sorry to learn of your loss. Our thoughts are with you. Your old friends Ethel and Judy

Although I never met Max I was so very fond of him , he became a valued friend. I shall miss him a lot and his commitment to Israel

Max, your words of wizdom will be greatly missed. Your experience of life and support of the Jewish people and Israel was very much appreciated. Thank you Max from us all at Christin Friends of Israel.

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I have fond memories of your Dad,going back to 46-47 years ago.He had a real sparkle about him.Thinking of you.

I'VE KNOWN MAX FOR ABOUT 10 YEARS. MAX WAS A PERSON OF THE INTERESTING THOUGHTS. WE SHARED OUR LOVE OF ERETZ AND OUR HOPES AND DREAMS FOR IT'S AND ALL JEWISH SURVIVAL. HE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
MARVIN SHARPE, VICTORIA

martin and family sorry for your loss my sympathies to all

Max, I will miss your sharp mind, your smile, your playfullness, the young twinkle in your eyes, and your out of the box views. We shared many emails and I always looked forward to hearing from you. Your eternal hike has no end and this was just a place to rest. Peace be with you my friend.