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Peeter Kirs Obituary
El Paso - Peeter Kirs, age 70, died unexpectedly at home on December 3, 2020. A first generation American, Peeter's parents emigrated from Estonia. His family settled in Buffalo, New York. Peeter was a proud graduate of Canisius High School and a life long Buffalo Bills fan. An avid scholar, he earned numerous bachelors and masters degrees and a doctorate in management information systems from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Teaching as a career, he came to UTEP as a professor in 1984 and was still teaching at the time of his death. Peeter was a gourmet, visiting the Iron Chef restaurants with his wife, Andrea Dorsey Kirs. They traveled the world widely from Australia to his family's Estonia as well as visiting every state in the USA. At home, Peeter and is wife cultivated an impressive cactus garden. Peeter loved doing the New York Times crossword puzzle every Sunday. Peeter will be missed by his friends dating back to Buffalo and University colleagues. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Dorsey Kirs, his brother, Juri Kirs and his wife, Thea, and family.
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Dinesh Batra
January 26, 2022
I remember the most about Peeter´s fun and laughter when we worked together at FIU on some research projects. He could make work seem like play. He would invite us to NFL parties, and everyone would have a great time. He was such a caring person. May you rest in peace, Peeter.
Radhika Santhanam
January 24, 2022
Peeter Kirs was a very friendly and caring colleague. He loved to entertain and created ways for people to get together, laugh and have a good time. It is sad to hear of his death.
Larry Sanders
August 20, 2021
Peeter was a caring and kind person. A true gentleman and a scholar.
Billy R DeFrance
May 27, 2021
I knew Dr. Kirs best from the short periods he filled in for a fellow professor at UTEP, while she was ill. He was a funny guy, and I thought then that I'd have enjoyed his classes if I ever got the chance. We met a few more times over the years, but I really saw Andrea much more often. To Andrea, my condolences on your loss, and my ongoing sympathies as you go on. He will be missed by many, but by no one more than you.
Terry Duke
February 6, 2021
Peeter was a former colleague and friend. He left this world far too soon. His memory will always be with me. Peeter was his own man. He did everything his own way. His thoughts and opinions were original, sometimes startling, always provocative, and always interesting. His attitude toward others was always positive, friendly, supportive, and encouraging. I hope there is an afterlife so I can shake his hand one more time.
Kallol Bagchi
January 9, 2021
I was a colleague of Peeter Kirs. We worked together and together with Godwin Udo published many academic articles. He was helpful, intelligent and polite. He was a good friend of mine. I will miss him
Rachel Ponce
December 31, 2020
Dr. Kirs,
May you Rest In Peace and may God’s loving arms console your family. Although we did not get a chance to interact as much due to the pandemic, I am thankful for the opportunity to have met you and to have worked with you. I am sending you hugs all the way to heaven and prayers to your family. You will be missed.
Rachel Ponce
Joe and Louise Guthrie
December 27, 2020
Peeter was the most generous person we have ever met, and we will never forget him. He was generous not only in treating his friends every chance he got, but also with his time, with his energy, and and with his kind opinions of everyone he met. He prepared tirelessly for his Super Bowl parties with authentic Buffalo wings and treats from the two cities represented that year. Peeter generously organized things like Juri and Thea’s wedding, where everyone, including the preacher and guests, were on horseback. He was generous to his teaching colleagues, sharing slides that took him many hours to prepare, generous to his students with time and dedication, and to his research partners generously giving credit. Andrea was the love of his life, and we loved to see how she looked out for him and that she made him immensely happy. He was a great friend and will always be remembered and missed.
Joe and Louise Guthrie
Kristine Geary
December 27, 2020
My deepest condolences to family of Peeter Kirs from great granddaughter of Jakob Kris and her family. I have such great memories of uncle Peeter visiting Estonia.
Kristine Geary
December 27, 2020
Deep condolences from great granddaughter of Jakob Kris. I have great memories of uncle Peeter visiting Estonia. He was such sweet guy.
Chris Worden
December 25, 2020
It is so hard to say anything meaningful about the passing of a friend. The words that I would like to say are to Peeter .I would hope that you know that, I loved you as a friend. Trusted your counsel. Reveled in your humor. Was impressed by your humanity. Amazed by your knowledge. How wonderful that for much of your life you were blessed with such a beautiful and loving wife, Andrea and your closest friend Kallol Bagchi. Tonight there is one more star in the heavens.
Gloria and Rosemary Ayoub And Michelle A Hajjar
December 22, 2020
Andrea We were so sorry to here about Peeter Passing! We pray God will you Strength and Keep you Healthy and and safe! God Bless you He was a great person! We Love you Gloria and Rosemary Ayoub And Michelle A Hajjar
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