Alfred Benjamin Obituary

August 14, 1916 - October 30, 2014 Alfred Benjamin, born August 14, 1916, Hamburg, Germany, died October 30 in Los Angeles. He was a photographer and artist whose creative work gave expression to his experiences as a survivor of the Holocaust. He was director of the Audiovisual Department of Orthopaedic Hospital, finding pioneering diagnostic uses for photographic techniques. Alfred Benjamin is survived by his wife of 74 years, Selma Benjamin; his children Roberta Benjamin Edwards, Alphonse Edwards, Wendy Smith Meyer, and Barry Meyer; his grandchildren Rebecca Smith Henning, Alex Henning, and Jacob Benjamin Smith; and his great-grandchildren Marlowe Jane Henning and Israel James Henning. Funeral services will be at Hillside Memorial Park on Monday, November 3rd, at 12:00 noon.

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Nov. 1 to Nov. 3, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Alfred Benjamin

10 Entries

Miguel Aparicio

October 26, 2023

I HAVE ALWAYS HAD ALFRED SO CLOSE TO MY HEART! WHAT A GENTLE SOUL, I ATTENDED HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY PARTY.
HIS WIFE SELMA WAS SUCH AN EXCELLENT STUDENT OF MINE AT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE.
AFTER ALFRED'S DEATH, WE CONTINUED OUR RELATIONSHIP.
SHE HAS BEEN BLESSED, SHE IS NOW 103 YEARS OLD.
AN EXAMPLE FOR HER WHOLE FAMILY! MIGUEL APARICIO

Jean Fukaye-Mochizuki

December 1, 2014

Alfred, thank you for the opportunity to have known you. Over the years you have influenced and encouraged so many to persue a career in Photography. Memories of conversations shared with you inspire me to "Always do my best" both as a photographer, and as a person. You leave behind a wonderful legacy in those who were fortunate enough to have crossed your path. Alfred, you are missed. To Selma and your family, my deepest condolences for your loss. Rest in peace Alfred.

Alfred Benjamin on one of his visits to Israel in the 1980s

Rachel Hirsch

November 16, 2014

My dearest of all Alfred, who was much more a friend than just an uncle, changed my life by helping me to switch from social work to photography in the 1960s. Ever since, in spite of the great geographical distance between us, we kept steady contact, discussing profession and life in general. He was the wisest and kindest person I knew, my great friend and mentor. I already miss him terribly...

Susan Sparling-Micks

November 15, 2014

Mr. Benjamin gave me my start in photography and the wonderful years at Orthopaedic Hospital. He was generous with his knowledge and I learned so much from him, giving me the opportunity to do what I loved. I was lucky to work for him and at the same time meet my closest friend and husband. Thanks, Mr. B for giving me the life I have had. My heart goes out to Selma.

Carolyn London

November 15, 2014

Alfred was a major inspiration to me, my children and many of my closest friends and family members. He was always full of energy and creativity! He was innately able to make me smile or laugh during some of the darkest periods of my life. He encouraged and celebrated my life accomplishments that were made possible by him being an intricate part of my life's journey. Alfred lived life to its fullest extent! The indelible essence of his presence will live on and on.....

Devin Banks

November 13, 2014

Beautiful human being! Gave my Mom a chance in life when no one else would; which shaped the sucess of my family for generations. RIP Mr. B

T. Banks

November 13, 2014

Mr. Benjamin) as my entire family called him) truly gave my mother a chance and changed the course of my family's future forever. I thank Mr. Benjamin for this and know he looks down from above and is smiling at my mother and all the wonderful things he empowered her to achieve.

Abe Thomas

November 3, 2014

Alfred was a man who dedicated his life in helping others. He was my mentor in photography and the one individual who gave,and guided my professional career as a Medical Communications Specialist. I'm saddened,and I want to extend my condolences to his beautiful family.

Miguel Aparicio

November 1, 2014

Only five months older than my own father, who died 24 years ago, Alfred was an inspiration to all that knew him; he never lost the curiosity of his youth, he was an admirable husband, father, grandfather, photographer, friend, and above all, a student of life where he should have been the teacher. I will miss him enormously. My heart goes to his beautiful wife, Selma, his daughters and his grandchildren, and all of those who knew him and profited from his wisdom and great sense of humor. With all my love and admiration,
and as I used to write to him: "Wie immer, Dein,"
Miguel Aparicio

Dee

November 1, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 119:76

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