SHAPIRO, Murray

MURRAY HAROLD SHAPIRO

February 28, 1945 – August 30, 2021

After fighting any number of medical battles over the years, including surviving cancer and leg amputations, Murray he passed away in Vancouver on August 30. He was predeceased by his parents, Albert and Minnie Shapiro, and is survived by brother Dan (Jennifer), ex sister-in-law, Deborah, and nieces Alexa (Evan) and Aarin, and great niece Allie.

Murray was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta. He graduated from the University of Alberta and later from UBC Law School. He was called to the bar in 1971 and practiced until his retirement in 2008. He was a Big Brother for a number of years, a director of Jaffa Housing Society, counsel to and the longest serving director of Special Olympics B.C.

One of Murray’s proudest moments was to participate in the Maccabi Games in Israel as a member of the Canadian basketball team in 1969 and 1973. Murray had an insatiable love and lust for life and was blessed to share it with many dear friends. A funeral service was held on September 2 at Schara Tzedeck Chapel in New Westminster.