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Oscar Abeliuk Obituary
Aug. 29, 1949 - Sept. 16, 2017
Berkeley
Oscar Nahum Abeliuk, MD died unexpectedly on Sept. 16, 2017. He leaves behind his children, Emily and Michael (Ginger), granddaughter, Juniper and his significant other, Robyn. He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother; is survived by a brother, a large extended family in Chile and Israel and countless friends.
Originally from Chile, he has made his home in the US since the mid 1970s, practicing Neurology in Concord and Walnut Creek for 36 years. He founded one of the first pain clinics in Contra Costa County.His curiosity and passion for medicine were boundless.
Oscar loved a good story, the arts, film making, photography, the outdoors and world travel.
He will be missed.
A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date. In lieu of flowers, his family encourages donations in his memory to a charity of your choice or to: Association of California Neurologists Foundation, (Tax ID #26-3814573), Memo: The Oscar Abeliuk Scholarship, 1000 Q St., #204, Sacramento, CA 95811.
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Sponsored by East Bay Times.
January 4, 2018
Dr. Abeliuk was one of our favorite doctors to work with in the workers' compensation system. He was a genius, he was always accommodating, and his work was thorough. We will truly miss his presence in our world. Blessings to his family and friends. Our hearts are with you.
~Veeva Penney
Tweedy, Penney & Co.
Elk Grove, CA
November 11, 2017
My condolences to the Abeliuk family. May you be surrounded with kind words, comforted by fond memories and strengthened by Gods promise to be close to those crushed in spirit.
L. Gagnon
November 6, 2017
With great sadness at learning of his sudden passing, I extend my condolences to Dr. Abeliuk's family and loved ones. He was a kind man, a good man, a very gifted man. I knew him for just a brief time but could see how special he was. His light will shine with us forever and dwell in our hearts always.
Pauli Larsen-Stosic
October 23, 2017
Carl Wikander
October 6, 2017
Oscar was exuberant in his love of people, nature, and culture, and his life and work embodied his intelligence and empathy. His nature and his interest in people made him the ideal person to capture the essence of Sara Levi, our matriarch, in his film Sara of Rhodes.
With gratitude for his role in our lives, and with sympathy for those he left behind,
The family of Sara Levi.
Chris and Ginger Senior
October 6, 2017
Oscar was a very special man and our lives are richer for having known him. We will miss talking with him and listening to his many interesting stories about his life and adventures. Oscar's intelligence, warmth and humor were experienced by all who came in contact with with him. A truly amazing man, he leaves his legacy not only through the documentaries he produced, but the many ways he helped others, touching lives in unique and profound ways. Our hearts hurt for the loss of him in our lives, but we are grateful and blessed to possess the special memories he left us with.
Shirley Maccabee
October 1, 2017
Oscar's last words to me shortly before his untimely death were "You're a good friend". It's Oscar who was the good friend over many years' time. As a research librarian I worked with him on his widely-varied projects on the history of neurology, Easter Island, the araucaria trees of Chile, Darwin, and so many others. Indeed, as his cousin Ronna has said, he was very generous and had a big heart. May he rest in peace.
September 30, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, condolences to all the Abeliuk family. I hope you can find comfort at this difficult time. I hope the words at 1 Thessalonians 4:14 can serve as a hope to you all.
Ronna Kabatznick
September 27, 2017
Oscar was a mensch and a very generous and sweet man. We found out we were cousins several years ago and spent many happy times together. May his memory be forever blessed. May his family be comforted among all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
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