This Thursday died the businessman and benefactor Teófilo José Siman, recognized for being one of the patriarchs of the Siman family, who settled in the country since 1921. But beyond his business career, Mr. Teófilo was characterized by his constant beneficent work in the country.
By Karen Molina-Lissette Lemus
Jan 14, 2021- 15:48
In his position as President of the Red Cross, Teófilo Siman, during the donation of ambulances by Jurgen Heppe, from Germany, in January 2001. Photo EDH / ArchiveThe President of the Rotary Club of San Salvador Dr. José Benjamí Ruiz Rodes, awarded honorary members a recognition for their outstanding work within the society which were received by Mr. Teófilo Siman in October 2004. Photo EDH / ArchiveAs president of the Salvadoran Red Cross, he received a donation in November 2005 from the insurer MAPFRE / La Centro Americana in solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Stan and the eruption of the Ilamatepec volcano. Photo EDH / ArchiveDon Teofilo Siman, during the delivery of houses to victims of Hurricane Stan in San Cayetano Istepeque, San Vicente, in 2006. Photo EDH / ArchiveTeófilo Siman was named Honorary President and Councilor of the Salvadoran Red Cross, presented by Benjamin Ruiz Rhodes, President of the Salvadoran Red Cross in March 2008. Photo EDH / ArchiveDon Teófilo Siman during his speech after receiving the award as Honorary President of the Salvadoran Red Cross in March 2008. Photo EDH / Archive
The Salvadoran University Alberto Masferrer awarded the honorary doctorate to the philanthropist Teofilo José Siman in March 2011. Photo EDH / Archive Siman during the inauguration of the Center of the Integral Athlete Teófilo Siman, in the municipality of Guazapa, in December 2015. Photo EDH / ArchiveHe received a plaque of recognition during the inauguration of the Center of the Integral Athlete Teófilo Siman, in Guazapa, in December 2015. Photo EDH / Archive
