Abe Goldstein

EDMONTON, ALBERTA – It is with deep sorrow, enduring love, and immense gratitude for the time we had together, that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Zaidie, and friend, Abe Goldstein.

Abe passed away surrounded by the love of his family — his devoted wife of 60 years, Joan; his children Leanelle (Denny), Marci (Daniel), and Michael (Sharna).

He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: Jordan, Matthew, Sarah, Jack, Ethan, Tory, Hudson, and Weston.

Abe was one of the most loving, kind, and decent human beings anyone could hope to know. He was an accomplished businessman, an outstanding athlete, and a nearly unbeatable cribbage player — something his grandchildren can attest to.

Quietly intellectual and a keen observer of the world around him, Abe was thoughtful, wise, and deeply principled. He instilled in his children a strong sense of family, the value of education, resilience in the face of adversity, and the importance of independence. Abe survived the Holocaust as an orphan, yet he always saw his life as a blessing. He passed on to his children and grandchildren a belief in kindness and a commitment to never hate.

He was profoundly proud of his Jewish identity and maintained a lifelong commitment to Israel. Yet above all else, Abe’s greatest devotion was to his family. His wife Joan, his children, and his grandchildren were his purpose, his pride and his joy.

Donations to the Jewish National Fund by contacting Jay Cairns at 780-481-7881.