Ab Samarillo Passes

Published: January 4, 2009 11:36 pm EST

Trot Insider has learned that longtime horseman Ab Samarillo passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the age of 88.

Ab is survived by his wife Marge, daughter Valerie and son Leo, as well as two grandchild and six great grandchildren.

Samarillo, who was a World War II veteran, was a well-known horseman at Kawartha Downs, Flamboro Downs, Morrow Park and all of the fall fairs. Among his favourite campaigners was Putneys Chrissi.

Service will be held on Sunday, January 18, 2009 at the Claremont Legion Branch 4830 at 2 p.m.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Ab Samarillo.

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