BENCHIMOL, Marc
December 27, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Marc Benchimol announces his passing on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at the age of 82.

Marc will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 45 years, Etel and his children, Evelyn (Michael) and Alberto (Françoise). He will also be fondly remembered by his six grandchildren: Danica, Marc, Tristan, Diego, Nikita and James. His older brother Hillel, nephews Joe & Isaac, cousin Raquel and other family members will also miss him dearly.

He marked the lives of many and will be sorely missed.  He is being honoured in Elda, Spain, his second home, with flags flying at half mast this week.

A celebration of his life will be planned at a later date when we can gather and party as he would’ve liked.  In the meantime, it is simply asked that you raise a glass and make a toast in his memory.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Voluntas (voluntas.ca, 514-695-7979)

Gathering at a later date

Location to be confirmed

9 responses

  1. Emilio Sororres

    December 30, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    Marco mi vida y la de mi familia, fue único , ya lo echo mucho de menos y siempre lo recordaré. Nunca lo olvidaremos

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  2. Ninette, Auguste, Rachel & Menahem Gabay

    December 30, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    Our uncle Marc (Tito Dede) was a very special human being , who loved life and lived it his way.. He will always be remembered fondly in our hearts.

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  3. Verónica Cabanillas

    December 30, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    Marco, me enseñaste que hay que esforzarse y en la misma medida saber disfrutar de la recompensa. Siento dolor, pero es mayor la felicidad por lo que hemos compartido. Señor Benchimol: buen viaje!

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  4. Mercedes

    December 30, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    Una de las personas más buenas que he conocido, con un corazón de oro. Entregado a su familia y trabajo. Personalmente puedo decir que tuve el privilegio de conocerlo y decir que marcó mi vida. Un beso y una margarita con mucho tequila a donde quiera que estes Marc!

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    • Gloría Rodríguez Orozco

      December 30, 2020 at 4:00 pm

      Marcos buen viaje !❤️❤️❤️coincidíamos en lo importante los de la vida. Gran persona y amigo, generoso , cariñoso
      No olvidare , nunca nuestras conversaciones durante la pandemia , lo que nos reíamos.
      Un abrazo enorme para sus hijos y familia.
      Lo he sentido muchísimo .
      Mucho ánimo y como decís celebraremos su vida y brindaremos por él.
      Un beso enorme ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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  5. Luis Manuel Gomez

    December 31, 2020 at 4:24 am

    Siempre te recordaremos como la persona que fuiste, una persona que pensaba diferente, que solo se preocupaba por las cosas que verdaderamente eran importantes y que irradiaba una luz desde el corazón que nos sacabas muchas veces alguna sonrisa. En definitiva, contigo aprendimos una nueva forma de vivir la vida.
    Por ello, esta noche con la ultima campanada, mi brindis ira para ti y para las personas importantes que nos dejaron este año trágico.
    Estés donde estés, siempre te recordaremos con cariño como lo que fuiste… the Boss.

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  6. Maureen Warren

    December 31, 2020 at 9:54 am

    Evelyn and Albert. My sincere condolences to you and tour mom on the passing of your dad. As I am sure you know I was very fond of you dad and enjoyed all the years of knowing and working with him we had a lot of good times together both in Canada and during our times overseas

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  7. Maureen Warren

    December 31, 2020 at 9:54 am

    Evelyn and Albert. My sincere condolences to you and tour mom on the passing of your dad. As I am sure you know I was very fond of you dad and enjoyed all the years of knowing and working with him we had a lot of good times together both in Canada and during our times overseas

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  8. Javier Mira

    January 3, 2021 at 11:01 am

    El recuerdo de Marcos siempre permanecerá en mi pensamiento y comportamiento . De el aprendí una lección muy sanadora en mi vida, la gratitud y el compromiso., gracias, gracias, gracias

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