Daniel Inouye, the longtime Hawaii senator described by pro-Israel groups as one of Israel’s best friends in the Senate, has died.
Inouye, 88, and a decorated WW II hero, died Monday, Dec. 17, of respiratory complications at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
“Senator Inouye deeply understood the importance of the US-Israel relationship, and as chairman of the Appropriations Committee, worked tirelessly and effectively to ensure that America’s ally, Israel, had the necessary resources to defend her people,” AIPAC said in a statement.
“He will be missed by all who appreciated his many decades of leadership in strengthening the ties between America and Israel.”
Mary Goldberg, a lifelong Denver resident and former employee for the State of Colorado, passed away Dec. 7, 2012, in Denver. Rabbi Steven Foster officiated at the Dec. 9 funeral service held at Temple Emanuel’s Feiner Chapel. Interment followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
“Mary’s life was filled with family and friends,” her loved ones said. “She enjoyed traveling and her weekly card games until her health began to fail. She was a lovely, kind lady ...
Max Heit, an attorney, passed away Nov. 19, 2012, in Denver. His son-in-law Rabbi Lester Polonsky, Rabbis Joe Black and Steven Foster and daughter-in-law Cantor Regina Heit officiated at the Nov. 21 service at Temple Emanuel.
Interment followed at Emanuel Cemetery. Feldman Mortuary made the arrangements.
“His sense of humor could light up a room!” his family said. “He was a caring, loving, dedicated father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather.