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Esther Jachimowicz Obituary

Esther Jachimowicz Oct. 11, 1925 - Nov. 5, 2012 In San Francisco at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Nathan Jachimowicz for 58 years; loving mother of Myra (Alfred) Herpe, Rosalie (Sheldon) Past and Albie Jachimowicz; adoring grandmother of Barry (Janie) Herpe, Danny Herpe, Dena (Roger) Kline, Melissa (Daniel) Kertz, Robbie (Adelina) Past, Leah Jachimowicz, Joshua (Caitlin) Jachimowicz and Rachel Jachimowicz; dear great-grandmother of Samuel and Zachary Kline and Alyza Kertz. Survived incarceration in Mauthausen Concentration Camp and the Lodz ghetto during WWII. Liberated by Russian armed forces and relocated in 1950 by a Jewish relief organization to Chester, Pennsylvania, where she and Nathan opened a tailor shop. Moved to San Francisco in 1962 after finding relatives who also survived the Holocaust. Owner of Emerald Cleaners on Noriega Street for 35 years with Nathan. Donations to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, S. W., Washington D.C. 20024, would be kindly appreciated.

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Published by San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times on Nov. 10, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Esther Jachimowicz

10 Entries

bonnie sellars

November 18, 2012

We met once or twice at dinner. She was a nice lady.

Dennis Walsh

November 16, 2012

Albie, please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your Mother. It was my pleasure to have met both her and your Father. Their story is truly inspirational.

Yoli Edwards

November 12, 2012

Albie- I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. I too lost my mom a few months back. It's not an easy thing to get through, but I hope that the wonderful memories you have of her help to heal your heart. May she rest in peace.

Dorene

November 9, 2012

You're going to be missed Esther. RIP

November 8, 2012

Thank you everyone for your support during this time. She was an inspiration to all.

Mitzi Wohlmuth

November 6, 2012

So sorry to hear the passing of Esther she was such a sweet lady and always had a nice word to say. My thoughts and
prayers go out to the family and may she R.I.P.

November 6, 2012

I never knew you, but I read of your journey and was inspired to teach my students about your experiences. Rest in Peace.
MVE

November 6, 2012

Dear Myra, Rosalie, Albie and family.
We were so sorry to hear of Esther's passing. My mom and dad (Charlotte and Norton Feldstein) are out of town and were so very sad. We have such fond wonderful memories of your mom and dad.

Your mom always had such a warm loving way about her. I know she will be missed

You are all in our thoughts
Love Amy DiStefano (daughter) and Charlotte and Norton Feldstein

Elizabeth Milkier-Horn

November 6, 2012

We will sorely miss our beloved cousin Esther. She was a wonderful person who always had a smile and kind word for everyone.

Robert Kehoe

November 6, 2012

So sorry to learn of Mrs. Jachimowicz passing. She and her husband were very kind and I always enjoyed speaking with them when they had operated their business.
My condolences to her family.

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