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Helgard Lion Obituary

The American Friends of the Israel Philharmonic Board of Directors and Staff mourn the passing of our esteemed former Board Member, Helgard Field-Lion. Helgard was a devoted supporter of AFIPO and a respected leader within our organization. She served as Co-President alongside her husband, Irwin Field, and was a longtime champion of our mission. Her generosity, vision, and unwavering commitment helped advance the international impact of the Israel Philharmonic and will resonate for generations to come. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to her husband, Irwin, and to her entire family. Helgard will always be remembered as a dear friend, an inspiring leader, and a true patron of the arts.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Feb. 4, 2026.

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Dear Irwin Field, Please accept our sincerest expressions of sympathy with the demise of your beloved Helgard. I I will always remember her as the most elegant, statuesque, Swiss young lady on your side. You both were to be admired and Jack and my friendship with the 2 of you will last forever. Your annual bottle of Kosher for Pesach walnut oil, was a gift from you and your Liberty Oil Company in Santa Fe Springs. May she rest in Peace and may you find strength in your bereavement, by knowing that as a presidential leader of our Jewish Los Angeles Community and your love for Israel, the only Jewish country we have, may G" Almighty continue to Bless you and your families. Sending you my heartiest condolences on this very sad occasion, In friendship, Gitta (Jack) Nagel

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