Dr. Iver Simonsen
5th degree black belt
NCCP Level II certified
Referee National C certified

Our Technical Director and President. We are very saddened to announce the death of Dr. Iver Simonsen 5th dan, after a year long battle with prostate cancer. Iver was for several years technical director of Seidokwan Academy of Judo and Laval Ouest. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and the distance of most of his family in Denmark there are no immediate plans for a funeral service.

Iver passed away Wednesday June 3rd 2020 at 2:15 am at the West Island Palliative Care Center in the presence of his friend Petronelle (Nelleke) Nieuwedijk. During his last days he received excellent care from the Pallaitive Care Center as well as the company of three of his friends, Ron Crotogino, Richard Munz, and Nelleke. He was also able to communicate with his family in Denmark one last time before losing the ability to speak.

Rest In Peace Iver-san.