Obituaries
MIN STERLING (née GOLDMAN)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Min (Minnie) Sterling, on Monday, September 27, 2021 in her 97th year.
Min passed away peacefully in her sleep and is now with her beloved husband, Ralph, and son Michael. With her passing, Min leaves behind her daughter Lianne Sterling Swanson, son-in-law Eric Swanson, brother Dr. Samuel Goldman, sister-in-law Randy Goldman, nephews Peter Goldman (Shannon), Joseph Goldman, Hartley Goldman, and Howie (Sonia) Goldman, along with niece Carla Goldman Plummer and many great-nieces and nephews. Min was predeceased by her parents Peter and Fagya Goldman, as well as her brothers Aaron and Buck Goldman, her husband Ralph (Kamensky) Sterling and her son Michael Sterling.
Min was born in Mezirich, Poland in 1924 and emigrated to Canada as an infant. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Manitoba, where she met and married musician Ralph Sterling, the love of her life. Min moved with him to Chicago, Illinois, where their two children were born. They remained happily married for 54 years until his passing.
Min devoted her life to her family as a stay-at-home mother. Her children were her proudest achievement. During her later years, she and her husband left Chicago for California to be near their two children. Upon her husband and son’s passing, she joined her daughter’s family in Tennessee and lived out her final years.
Heartfelt thanks go out to the staff of Aveanna Hospice and Creekside at Three Rivers in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who cared for her during her last days, treating her so kindly with patience and love.
Private burial was at Mt. Sinai Cemetery in Los Angeles, California, where she will rest with her dear husband and son.
If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba (www.jewishfoundation.org, 204-477-7520, C400-123 Doncaster Street, Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B2.)
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ESTHER MINUK Dec. 27, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk, beloved matriarch of our family. She was predeceased by her bashert, her beloved husband, Julius; her parents, Doris and Harry Golub; and her sister, Evelyn (Herbie).
Esther was a loving and proud mother, Baba, and Great-Baba to her children Yale, Rhonda (Tom), Perry (Abby), Jody, and Marla (Franklin); her grandchildren Jordan (Amy), Daniel (Allie), Allie (Jordan), Hannah, and Lily; and her great-grandchildren Julian, Aidan, and Eddie.
Known to many as `Queen Esther’, she led with kindness and integrity, always seeing the good in others. Her home was open and welcoming, filled with warmth, laughter, and love. She was sharp, compassionate, and deeply devoted to her family. We are heartbroken and forever grateful for the love and legacy she leaves behind. She will be eternally missed by her family.
Memorial donations may be made to B’nai Brith of Canada Foundation, 416-633-6224, https://bit.ly/4bRsabI or Sunnybrook Foundation, 416-480-4483, www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation
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MILTON FREEDMAN
It is with profound sadness and much love that I announce the passing of Milton Freedman on October 30th, 2025, three months after we celebrated his 100th birthday. Milton was predeceased by his parents, Helen and Peter, his older brother Sam, and his younger brother Sid, with whom he shared a very special relationship. He is survived by his wife Joanie, his sister Ruby Donner, nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, and a great-great nephew.
Family and friends meant everything to Milton, and there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t do for them. He was gentle and kind, quiet and dignified, thoughtful and wise. He gave the best advice, but only if asked.
Milton and I liked to travel, and for many years spent the winter in Palm Springs. We also travelled to Europe and England, and felt most at home in London. We reminisced endlessly about the river cruises we went on, and the amazing places we had the opportunity to visit, whether it was having dinner at a restaurant overlooking the North Sea, or attending a private concert at a palace in Vienna, or tasting Black Forest cake especially prepared for us, while we were in Germany’s Black Forest region. It all was stunning, magical, delicious. But it was the people we met along the way, who made everything even more special, and we never forgot them.
Milton was an avid reader, inhaling newspapers, magazines, and books as if they were oxygen. Remarkably, he remembered much of what he read, and it wasn’t unusual for him to quote a passage from a book that he had read years earlier, if it was relevant to a conversation. It was not to show off…that wasn’t who he was.
Milton was a runner, and for years ran ten miles, three times a week. On the days he didn’t run, he walked outdoors for two and a half hours. Eventually, he gave up running, preferring to walk seven days a week no matter the season, no matter the weather. This continued until he was well into his 80’s. And even in his 90’s Milton remained determined to walk, at first using one cane, then two, then a walker. When he was asked, how he did it, Milton simply said, “Just keep putting one foot in front of the other.” On occasion he might add, “And eventually you’ll get to where you’re going.”
Sage advice.
Milton is deeply missed, and will forever be remembered.
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MARLI REBECCA SILVERMAN
Marli Rebecca Silverman passed away on March 11th at the age of 43 from end-stage renal disease. She lived her life with meaning, courage, and resilience, and touched everyone who knew her with her strength, warmth, and spirit.
She leaves behind her beloved daughter, Rylee, who was the light of her life; her father, Bruce; her brother, Matthew; Rylee’s father, Drake; and many family members and dear friends who will carry her memory forward with love.
Marli will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the impact she made on those around her.
May her memory be a blessing.
Donations in Marli’s memory may be made to Breakthrough T1D (breakthrought1d.ca).