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Obituary for CELNIK


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Tuesday January 01, 2013

CELNIK, RABBI ISAAC HERBERT 71, a resident of Albuquerque since 1971, died Saturday, December 29, 2012. He is survived by his daughters, Cynthia Jill Celnik and husband, Chris Werner of Castle Rock, CO; Gitel Celnik; son Leib Celnik both of Louisville, CO; granddaughters Ava Werner and Lisa Streets; grandson Zachary Werner and Brad Streets; wife, Irene Sanchez of Albuquerque, NM; and a large, extended family. Rabbi Celnik was preceded in death by his daughter, Sherri Streets. He served as Congregation B'nai Israel's Rabbi for more than 30 years. Rabbi Celnik was a US Army Chaplain in the 1960's. Isaac was a visionary, pioneering efforts to bring many faiths together. Private family services will take place at Santa Fe National Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, www.pdf.org. Please visit our online guest book for Rabbi Celnik at www.FrenchFunerals.com. FRENCH 1111 University Blvd. NE 505-275-3500.