The businessman and benefactor Teófilo José Simán, recognized as one of the patriarchs of the Simán family, who settled in the country since 1921, died on Thursday. But beyond his business career, Don Teófilo has been characterized by his constant work as a benefactor the country.
By Karen Molina-Lissette Lemus
Jan 14, 2021- 15:48
In his capacity as President of the Red Cross, Teófilo Simán, 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 Benjamín Ruiz Rodas, recognized the honorary members for their outstanding work in the society, which was received by Mr. Teófilo Simán in October 2004. Photo EDH / ArchiveAs president of the Salvadoran Red Cross, in November 2005 he received a donation from the insurance company MAPFRE / La Centro Americana, in solidarity with those affected by Hurricane Stan and the eruption of Ilamatepec volcano. Photo EDH / ArchiveDon Teofilo Simán, during the delivery of houses to the victims of Hurricane Stan in San Cayetano Istepeque, San Vicente, in 2006. Photo EDH / ArchiveTeófilo Simán was named Honorary President and Adviser of the Salvadoran Red Cross, delivered by Benjamin Ruiz Rodas, President of the Salvadoran Red Cross, in March 2008. EDH Photo / ArchiveDon Teófilo Simán during his speech after receiving the decoration of honorary president of the Salvadoran Red Cross in March 2008. Photo EDH / Archive
Salvadoran University Alberto Masferrer awarded an Honoris Causa doctorate to philanthropist Teofilo José Simán in March 2011. EDH Photo / Archive Simán during the inauguration of the Centro del Deportista Integral Teófilo Simán, in Guazapa, in December 2015. Photo EDH / ArchiveHe received a plaque during the inauguration of the Centro del Deportista Integral Teófilo Simán in Guazapa in December 2015. Photo EDH / Archive
