Last Thursday, businessman and benefactor Teófilo José Simán, recognized as one of the patriarchs of the Simán family, who had settled in the country since 1921, died. But beyond his business career, Don Teófilo was characterized by his constant benefactor work in the country.
By Karen Molina-Lissette Lemus
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In his function as President of the Red Cross, Teófilo Simán, during the donation of ambulances by Jurgen Heppe from Germany in January 2001. Photo EDH / ArchivesThe president of the Rotary Club of San Salvador, Dr. José Benjamín Ruiz Rodas, honored honorary members for their outstanding work within the association, which was received in October 2004 by Mr. Teófilo Simán. Photo EDH / ArchivesAs president of the Salvadoran Red Cross, he received a donation from the insurance company MAPFRE / La Centro Americana in November 2005 in solidarity with the victims of Hurricane Stan and the eruption of the Ilamatepec volcano. Photo EDH / ArchivesDon Teofilo Simán, during the handover of houses to the victims of Hurricane Stan in San Cayetano Istepeque, San Vicente, in 2006. Photo EDH / ArchivesTeófilo Simán was appointed honorary president and advisor of the Salvadoran Red Cross in March 2008, provided by Benjamin Ruiz Rodas, president of the Salvadoran Red Cross. Photo EDH / ArchivesDon Teófilo Simán during his speech after receiving the honorary president of the Salvadoran Red Cross in March 2008. Photo EDH / Archives
Salvadoran University Alberto Masferrer awarded the Ph.D. in March 2011. Honoris Causa to the philanthropist Teofilo José Simán. Photo EDH / Archives Simán during the inauguration of the Centro del Deportista Integral Teófilo Simán, in the municipality of Guazapa, in December 2015. Photo EDH / ArchivesHe received a plaque of recognition during the inauguration of the Centro del Deportista Integral Teófilo Simán, in Guazapa, in December 2015. Photo EDH / Archives
