Obituaries
IZZY SHORE
Izzy Shore passed away suddenly at his home on August 5, 2024. He was 85.
He is survived by his daughters, Marilyn (Roberto), Carla, and Sheryl, by his partner Sonia Kaplan, and by his grandchildren, Emilia, Silvio, Ethan, Kevin (Quinn), Lila, Noa, Hugo and Joseph. He was predeceased by his wife Rachelle and parents, Hymie and Rose.
Izzy was born in Winnipeg, an only child. He was surrounded by many aunts and uncles and many cousins who became his close friends.
He graduated from St. John’s High School and completed his engineering degree at the University of Manitoba. Meeting Rachelle (Shelley) at a party when she needed a ride home led to a courtship and their marriage in 1962. After Marilyn was born, they moved into a house in Garden City where they raised their family and lived until Shelley’s death in 2007.
Izzy spent all his working years with Manitoba Hydro as an electrical engineer. Retiring early, he then volunteered at the Manitoba Electrical Museum and the Fringe Festival. He had many leadership roles, including president of his condo association and computer club, and board member of his credit union. Keeping up to date on computers, Izzy was the ‘tech support’ guy for his friends.
Izzy thrived after retirement and pursued activities that brought him joy. He was enthusiastic about the arts, and held season tickets for Manitoba Theatre Centre, the Warehouse, the symphony and the opera. He was an integral part of the Jewish community, and enjoyed his daily Kildonan Park walking group, breakfasts and lunches with friends.
He had the opportunity to travel extensively with Shelley, as well as with his daughters’ families. He traveled to Vancouver and Montreal regularly to visit his children and grandchildren, being there to celebrate birthdays, enjoying adventures and quiet moments, always with a silly story to share.
Izzy was fortunate to find Sonia in his later years. They shared a love of theatre that blossomed into a lovely relationship.
A quiet man, Izzy was a big thinker and an avid reader, particularly of mystery novels. His daily routine included reading the New York Times, the Globe and Mail and the Winnipeg Free Press. He was well liked, helpful and respected.
Izzy was a patient, dependable, generous, kind, supportive father, Zaida, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Donations in his memory may be made to a charity of your choice.
Funeral was held on August 8 at Temple Shalom.
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MARK BERNARD SCHACTER
May 12, 1946 – October 19, 2025
We are sad to announce that Mark Schacter died peacefully in Vancouver on October 19, 2025, at age 79.
He was born in Winnipeg on May 12, 1946, and moved to Vancouver at the age of 22 to seek his fortune, and lived and worked there for the rest of his life, in a number of careers. He was a raconteur, a free spirit, a sports fan, a close observer of current events, and a good friend to many, as far away as Rio de Janeiro and Los Angeles. He attended the Canada-Russia hockey series in Moscow in 1972, flew on the Concorde to London, and went to Rio for Carnival on a number of occasions.
He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law Brent Schacter and Sora Ludwig, nieces Miriam Stoller (Michael), Isanne Schacter, and Jennifer Schacter (Neil Rockman), grandnieces Reina and Maddie Stoller, Beatrice Schacter, and Sally Rockman, and grandnephew Jacob Rockman.
He was laid to rest in the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery near his parents on October 22, 2025. May his memory be a blessing.
Donations in his memory may be made to Yaletown House (www.yaletown.org) where he resided or to the charity of your choice.
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GLORIA GERSHMAN
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Gloria Beatrice Gershman (née Lipchen), lived 95 remarkable years filled with love, laughter, resilience, generosity, a youthful spirit and a touch of mischief. Gloria passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
She was predeceased by her parents Rose and Nathan Lipchen, her husband George Gershman in 2016 and her grandson Jesse Short-Gershman in 2014. Gloria is survived by her three children: Darryl (Diane), Shelley (David), and Stu (Niki), eight grandchildren: Rachel, Daniel (Yeraldin), Mike (Hannah), Kara, Emily, Ashley (Andy), Max, Zak, and two great-grandchildren Ari and Grayson.
Born in Winnipeg on November 27, 1929, Gloria spent her early childhood in Yorkton, Saskatchewan, before returning to Winnipeg in 1940. Gloria and George married in 1949, residing in Winnipeg until moving to Miami, Florida in 1958 and returning to Winnipeg in 1961.
Gloria attended business college and worked at the Shaarey Zedek Synagogue and Glendale Golf Course. She volunteered in the community conducting hearing tests for elementary school children.
To our family, Gloria was our biggest supporter, our safe place, our guiding voice, and our example of what it means to be strong, independent, loyal, resilient, and generous. Gloria was known for her wonderful sense of humour and occasional salty language.
Gloria’s talents included sewing, knitting, needle working, cooking, baking, gardening and bowling. The family loved her homemade cookies.
She was devoted to her grandchildren and shared a special and unique relationship with each of them. She adored every moment she spent with Ari and Grayson, who brought her joy in her later years.
Gloria was a regular with the super seniors at the local McDonalds. During the Covid pandemic, she and her friends held “parking lot gatherings” at McDonald’s, sitting in their cars, chatting through windows, laughing, and refusing to let isolation dull their spirits.
She was an unofficial counsellor and second mother for many of our friends, offering warmth, insight, honesty, and love.
Gloria cheered (sometimes colourfully) for her Winnipeg Blue Bomber and Jets, rarely missing a televised game.
Mom wanted her family to live their best lives; Mom’s memory will forever be a blessing and legacy for her loving family.
Among the many people we thank, we give a special thanks to Dr. Ify Osagie and mom’s dear health care companion Tess Barillos.
Graveside funeral was held on October 20, 2025, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
Donations in Gloria’s memory may be made to the Buddy Check for Jesse Society, supporting youth mental health in honour of her grandson: https://buddycheckforjesse.com/ donate/
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MARC AARON COHEN
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Marc Aaron Cohen on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the age of 55, following a brave battle with cancer.
Survived by his parents Lawrence and Dolly (Reesa) Cohen, sister Michelle (Ben) Levich, nephew Seth Levich, auntie Deanna Cohen, uncle Sherv Sharagge, and many cousins.
Marc was in love with his career. He was passionate about trucking and was good at it, wearing several hats during his career. He was a dispatcher, a long haul and local trucker, and an instructor to new truckers, while working for several trucking companies including Quick Transfer, Big Freight, and Gershman Transport. Marc received numerous awards and recognitions during his career including the Elite Award for Excellence in Performance in 2014 and 2015 from Big Freight. His commitment to the trucking industry led him to be chosen for the Industry Excellence Award in 2015 from the Manitoba Trucking Association.
Marc’s second love was riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Being on his motorcycle brought him so much joy. He loved playing, watching and coaching football. He was active in the Nomad Football Club. Being outdoors in any kind of weather was his favorite place to be.
The family would like to thank the amazing staff at Brightwater Tuxedo, Health Science Center, and St Boniface Hospital. We are grateful for the compassionate care they provided Marc.
Donations in Marc’s memory can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation. 204-787-4143.