Herbie's Passing
It is with a full but sad heart that I must report the death of Herb Winokur. He died with his daughter and my wife, Julie Winokur, by his side. It was peaceful and perfect in the strange way that death can be. He had lived with us for nearly two years and in that time we have been enriched far beyond anything we could concieve. Besides the stories he allowed us to tell, which continues to touch people in many places, he also gave us personal gifts that will resonate past our lifetimes and into our children's. He suffered from dementia and the fatigue of a long life. He was almost 85. We will miss him and already sense the deep hole in our lives that his passing has left. He was a gentle, sweet soul who left behind only friends. To observe this was inspiring and a life lesson of what happens when you create a trail of goodness in the wake of your life.
Here is an image of him two years ago, just after we had moved him into our home.
Here is an image of him two years ago, just after we had moved him into our home.
posted by Ed Kashi at 11:36 AM
4 Comments:
All my heart-felt condolences upon Herbie's death, Ed.
A big big hug to you and to your family..
ste
There is such a huge hole in all our hearts that Herbie is no longer here. Whoever said that some significant joy left the earth when Herbie passed, said so much. We never knew a more generous man. It was never about Herbie. He loved to entertain and no one did it with more of a natural flair. His huge smile was infectious and we were always the grateful recipients of his largesse. To be part of his inner circle was a privilege indeed. Fortunately, we are left with bucket loads of wonderful memories that will sustain us. What we are most grateful for, having witnesses the joy on Herbie's face every time Julie called fro SF, is that his final years were spent in the loving cocoon of the Kashi-Winokur family. We knew he was in loving and safe hands. We were lucky and privileged to have him as a dear friend and he was lucky to have such caring and devoted children. Ed, you and Julie give new meaning to the word "mench."
Love to you all, Mo & Mickey
My condolence for Herbie.
I remember of him when you shown the video about him at the workshop in Tuscany so is like if i known him for a bit..
Jahnavi
A gracious exit made possible by a loving daughter and son-in-law whose sacrifices are a living testament to their children. Everyone was enriched. Well done.
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