Dentist Robert B. Katz, past president of Congregation Bnai Israel in Albuquerque, NM, passed away April 11, 2010, in Denver.
Rabbi Min Kantrowitz officiated at the April 13 service held at Congregation Bnai Israel in Albuquerque. Arrangements were made by Feldman Mortuary and French Mortuary in Albuquerque.
He lived tikkun olam, the family said. He always tried to make things better.
Dr. Katz was born April 9, 1918, in Albuquerque.
He attended Albuquerque High School, the University of New Mexico and the University of Southern California Dental School.
From 1943-1946, he served in US Army Air Corps 9th Bomb Group.
Dr. Katz, who practiced dentistry in Albuquerque for about 40 years, moved to Denver 25 years ago.
He was married to Polly Dreyfus Katz from Aug. 31, 1947 until June 30, 1979.
He married Rose Karsh Katz on Jan. 10, 1984. She passed away on Dec. 20, 2009.
Past president of Congregation Bnai Israel, Dr. Katz was also past president of the New Mexico Dental Assn. He belonged to the Downtown Lions Club in Albuquerque and the Denver chapter of ALYN.
Dr. Katz is survived by his daughter Pam (Al) Abraham of Foster City, Calif.; and granddaughter Shayna Abraham of Pittsburg, Calif. He was predeceased by his son Mark A. Katz on May 5, 2007.
Contributions may be made to Porter Hospice, 5020 E. Arapahoe Rd., Littleton, CO 80122; or American Friends of ALYN Hospital, 51 E. 42nd St., #308, New York, NY 10017.
