Kebrom Haimanot

Kebrom Haimanot February 5, 1950-September 29, 2005 With profound sadness, the family of Kebrom Haimanot announce his accidental death. Kebrom leaves to mourn his wife, Eritrea Kahsai; his ex-wife, Elaine; his children, Yosief, Samson, Simon-Hannes, Michael, and Ruth; his mother, Dehab Hambir; his brothers and sisters, Berhe Gebremedhin, Russom (Ghenet Andebrham), Elsa (Tesfagaber Berhane), Freweine, Desta (Ataweberhan H. Kelb), Selamamowit (Dr. Russom Ockbazghi) and Werede (Ellen Asihel), Arefyne Abraha (Wegen Berhane), Bahgo, Hadgu and Kiflom; his mother-in-law, Letenkeal G/Amlack; his brothers and sister-in-law, Tebletz; Abraham Kahsai (Agazit Hagos), Daniel Kahsai (Asmeret Berhe), Samuel Kahsai (Brikti Meharai); many nieces and nephews and all of his family and friends from all over the world. Kebrom was predeceased by his father, Haimanot Beraki; his infant daughter, Rahel; his brother, Amanuel; his sister, Azeb; his father-in-law, Kahsai Ghide and Micheal Kahsai and Shirmay Tedros. Kebrom was born February 5, 1950 at Waki, Karneshm district in Eritrea (30 km from Asmara). His Elementary and High School Education was in Asmara, Eritrea where he wrote a national exam for entrance into University. He was successful and received a Publicly Funded Education at Haile Sellassie I University in Addis Abba, Ethiopia. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (1973). Kebrom then worked for the United Nations constructing viable agricultural minister. As a result of his outstanding work he was granted a scholarship from the United Nations to Washington State University, Spokane, U.S.A. where he received his Masters of Science (soil chemistry and soil fertility) (1976) he was to return to Ethiopia to complete his Doctorate. Because of the political instability of Ethiopian Government in Eritrea, Kebrom was forced to abandon his plans of returning to his homeland. He attended the University of Saskatchewan studying for his doctorate in Soil Physics, Hydrology and Irrigation. He also received a Teaching Certificate in Heritage Languages (1992) and a Property Assessment Certificate (1993). Kebrom worked for 25 years with the Saskatchewan Provincial Government in the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA). He appraised farmland as a field worker and was in management. Kebrom was proud of his active association with memberships in: The International; Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Assessors Associations, and especially his volunteering memberships with The Agricultural Institute of Canada, The Saskatchewan Institution of Agrologists, The Multi-Cultural Council of Canada (Chairperson), President of Racialized (People from Developing Countries)-Canadians-Saskatoon Region, The Eritrean Association of Saskatoon (chairman). He was the Main Core Activist for the Liberation of Eritrean people and construction of the country for over 30 years, and an Occupational Health and Safety Officer. He is the founder of The African Students Association at The University of Saskatchewan, and The Saskatchewan Governments Employees Union working on many special projects that dealt with Racism, Equality and Human Rights (Chairperson). He was a Heritage Language Teacher, Researcher, instructor and advisor. Like a lighthouse on the coast; Kebrom has been a source of guidance and inspiration in his adult life. His accomplishments as a proud father, a friend, a brother and a son are far too many to express. He sponsored his family members to Canada who are productive members in their community. He will be remembered for his love of children, his entertaining winded stories and his love of education and his country. Kebrom will be deeply missed and eternally loved by his family, friends and any person who had the pleasure to meet and know him. May he rest in peace. The Funeral Service will be held from Holy Resurrection Orthodox Church (2202 Lorne Avenue) on Saturday, October 8, 2005, at 12:00 noon with Very Rev. Fr. Orest Olekshy officiating. Interment to follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mervin G. Oleksyn, ACADIA DRIVE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 955-1600.