With immense sadness, we announce the passing of Janice Wege on August 20, 2024.

Janice was predeceased by her parents Gwen and Joe Goldberg. Her legacy features, but will refuse to be limited to, a lifetime of love, wonderful memories and selfless accomplishments. It will be carried forward by all those who had the fortune of being close to her. Her husband: Doug Wege; children and grandchildren: Jeff Wege, Morgan Wege and Marjie McMullin (Riley, Mia, Nathan, Gracelyn, and Chloe); sisters and their families: Maxine and Alex Segall, Susan and Steven Rosenberg, and Elaine and Ed Clairmont. She also leaves behind many who cared deeply for her: nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends.

Janice grew up on Aikins Street in Winnipeg, attending Peretz School and later St. Johns High School, Red River College and many continuing education and professional development programs. She raised her family with a loving hand, she was a devoted caregiver, and her children always came first. Janice was a gentle parent long before gentle parenting was a known term.

Janice devoted her professional life to children as well through her work as a Child Development Worker in the Day Hospital program at Mount Carmel Clinic, and later as an Educational Assistant at Lansdowne School. She was truly gifted with both the ability to find joy in even the smallest of a child’s accomplishments, and the patience to nurture those accomplishments into impactful growth. Working with what some would consider to be a “countless” number of children over her career, “Mme. Jan” (as she came to be known at Lansdowne) remembered each one fondly.

It’s only fitting that Janice came to enjoy a large family of her own with five grandchildren. Her grandchildren will always cherish memories of visits and sleepovers with Baba and their excursions to the Zoo, museums, shopping and “Ash’s Park”. She had a special relationship with each of them individually and unique traditions that they will carry with them forever.

A graveside service was held at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery on Friday August 23. If family and friends wish to honour Janice’s memory, a donation to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Dr. Eugene Marks (affectionately known as Gino), devoted husband of Karla Marks (nee Rayman), cherished father of Lana Marks Pulver and Kerri Marks Chetner, their spouses, Doug Pulver and Rob Chetner and adored grandfather to Benny, Chloe, Max and Lola.

Eugene was born in Winnipeg Manitoba, and was raised in Esterhazy, Saskatchewan by his parents, Harry and Jean Markovitch and was a big brother to Karen Trester (nee Markovich). His upbringing deeply influenced his commitment to his Jewish values.

Growing up in rural Saskatchewan, Eugene came from humble beginnings. He learned business by helping his parents in their General Store and how to play hockey on an outdoor frozen pond with frozen horse dung as his puck. He excelled at school in his one room schoolhouse.

He attended University of Manitoba to become a dentist and after practicing for three years attended NYU and Albert Einstein Medical Center to become an Oral Maxilla Facial Surgeon. After a short stint in Hamilton, Ontario, Eugene and family moved to Vancouver in 1970, where he formed a partnership with his brother-in-law, Perry Trester, later joined by Tony David, and they formed the practice called, Trester, Marks and David. Together they built a successful business in four different locations in the lower mainland for over 40 years and were known to have hosted the most infamous holiday parties for the dental community. What was a successful business partnership grew into a trusting and extremely close relationship. In addition to performing surgery both in office and hospital, he taught at UBC’s School of Dentistry and was a respected mentor to many. Eugene served as the Chief of Oral Maxilla Facial Surgery at Lion’s Gate Hospital in West Vancouver for many years.

Eugene’s first love was his family. He adored his wife, Karla, to whom he was married for almost 60 years. Committed to their relationship, he had a deep appreciation for his beautiful and wise life partner. He was a proud and devoted father and grandfather. His eyes lit up at the site of his daughters and any one of his grandchildren. He also loved spending time and celebrating many auspicious occasions with his belated in-laws, Benny and Evelyn Rayman and his multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, and niece whether he was hosting them in his home or visiting them in theirs. Eugene cherished his friendships, treating his friends as though they were part of his own family.

Eugene had a zest for life. He thoroughly enjoyed pursuing his passions for hockey, both playing and watching, golf, poker, reading, opera, skiing, travelling the world and spending time in nature. He also was a respected leader in his community, serving as a Regent of Alpha Omega, a board member of several organizations and regular canvasser for Federation.

He will be fondly remembered for his profound teachings, with the favourites being to never forget the things you do, only the things you don’t and to savour life moments by taking a mental cocktail. Above all, he will be most missed for his presence, guidance, wisdom, and unwavering love.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Dr. Eugene and Karla Marks Endowment Fund, at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Vancouver, (604) 257-5100 https://jewishcommunityfoundation.com/tribute-cards/donation-form/ or the charity of your choice.

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.