Obituaries
SHIRLEY NERMAN (PRICE) July 15 1928 to June 4 2019 OSCAR NERMAN June 30 1924 to February 11 2018
Oscar and Shirley met in 1945 at a dance in Leeds, Yorkshire, England where Oscar was serving in the Canadian Air Force during WWII. When Oscar said he would send Shirley a ticket to Winnipeg, she didn’t believe him, but lo and behold the ticket came.
Shirley, then 18 and never having ventured far from home, courageously boarded the Queen Mary to New York, then a train through Montreal, arriving in Winnipeg in the dead of winter to begin a new life with Oscar. They were married for 71 years.
Oscar and Shirley immediately began creating their family of 5 children: Sheppy (of blessed memory), David, Gary, Howie and Lisa. In 1980, Oscar and Shirley moved, first to Edmonton and then to Vancouver (with a brief return to Winnipeg in 2011 before moving back to Vancouver). Being very social, Oscar and Shirley developed a large group of close friends in every place they lived.
Oscar was born in Winnipeg to immigrant parents and grew up in Winnipeg’s famous north end with his 3 brothers. He attended St. Johns Tech, where he excelled in sports, especially soccer, despite being the “little guy”. In later years, Oscar curled and golfed. In his 70s, he could be seen rollerblading along the seawall at Stanley Park in Vancouver and he was also still refereeing men’s hockey at 80! Oscar first worked in the family meat business, and then in the restaurant supply business and later became a manufacturer’s agent.
Shirley grew up in Leeds, England. She and her brother were raised primarily by their father. Shirley stayed home with the children and was an excellent and busy cook and baker. With 4 boys born within 4 years and 5 months, it was a “boy-sterous” household, and their daughter Lisa, born 5 years later, fit right in with the action! Shirley loved her volunteer work with Hadassah (now known as CHW), including chairing their annual bazaar and serving as President of the Vancouver chapter. Shirley also loved to walk outside, especially along the seawall and duck pond, conveniently located just outside their Vancouver apartment.
Shirley and Oscar will be missed by their children, daughters-in-law Reesa, Pat, Mary-Ann, and Marla, son-in-law Allan, and 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren: Sheppy’s son Seth (Patricia, daughter Maja), David’s children: Anders (fiancée Aviva), Danielle (Reza, daughter Liviya), Camille (Josh, sons Jacob, Levi and Noah), Gary’s children: Jamie and Michael (Emily), Howie’s children: Jadah (Jerry, daughters Addyson and Danika) and Samara, and Lisa’s son Simcha, as well as other family and friends.
May Oscar and Shirley live forever in the hearts of all us.
If desired, donations may be made to Canadian Hadassah-Wizo (CHW) or a charity of your choice.
Obituaries
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).
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EDWARD (BARNEY) SEGAL
With great sadness, we announce the passing of Edward “Barney” Segal on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the age of 70.
Barney will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his sister, Elaine (Paul) Olin; his nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephew: Jason Olin, Carrie Shenkarow, Jessica and Shirley Ransby; Brenlee, David, Hayley, and Leah Selchen; and Daniel, Jordi, Poppy, and Skylar Olin; Shannon Chisick-Harman, Charlie Harman; and many dear friends. He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Sam Segal (1998) and Louise Segal (2006), and by his sister, Dolly Chisick (December 2025).
Barney was born on April 27, 1955, in Winnipeg, where he lived his entire life. He spent his formative years on Lansdowne Avenue, a place that remained close to his heart and was filled with many fond memories throughout his life. Barney was the youngest of four children, and from an early age, he was a spirited and energetic presence, full of personality and spark.
Barney carried that same determination and energy into his adult life. With an unwavering work ethic, he pursued a career in education while working full-time, earning his degree from the University of Manitoba. He went on to dedicate many years to teaching and supporting schools throughout Winnipeg. Barney took great pride in helping students grow, always striving to make a lasting impression on the young people whose lives he touched.
He was fiercely loyal to his family, his friends, and the communities he served. Barney found joy in life’s simple and meaningful moments: cheering on the Chicago Bears, sharing vivid stories about his parents and days gone by, riding his motorcycle, and heading out on long road trips in his beloved Jeep, “Sparky,” always in search of the next good story.
Barney will be remembered for his strong spirit, his storytelling, his sense of humor, and the genuine care he showed to those around him. His presence filled a room, and his absence leaves a space that cannot be replaced. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 6, at Chesed Shel Emes, officiated by Rabbi Matthew Leibl. Pallbearers were Daniel Olin, Jason Olin, Laurie Gorenstein, Jeff Brown, Gavin Rich, and Mark Lomow. Honorary pallbearers were Brenlee Selchen, David Selchen, Shannon Chisick-Harman, Charlie Harman, Jordi Olin, Carrie Shenkarow, Rick Lousier, Ben Szymkow, Ron Nelson, Leroy Fox, Robert Marvin, and Gerry Dudley.
In memory of Barney, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.