Obituaries
ESTHER DREMAN (née GINSBERG) 1918 -2017
Surrounded by loving family and close friends Esther passed away peacefully at the Winnipeg Grace Hospital on July 30, 2017.
She was 99 years old. Esther was born in Toronto, Ontario on March 20 1918. Always close to and proud of the Ginsberg family, all of whom predeceased her, she was the daughter of Morris and Sootel Ginsberg, and the sister of Irving, Molly and David. Esther devoted herself to their well being for as long as they lived.
Esther was a strong , shrewd and capable person. She had worked as a secretary in Toronto, but when, in her early forties she married the love of her life, Abe Dreman, she left Toronto and her career behind and joined Abe, a successful businessman in Winnipeg. She worked by his side in their Dry Goods Store until his death in 1992. Esther and Abe had a wonderful marriage; she worshipped him, and he her until his sudden death. Not only was Esther devoted to Abe, she was a welcome addition to the extended Dreman family and treated Abe’s many siblings as her own, often hosting dinners for the holidays and other occasions and offering her support in more difficult times. When Abe passed away, Esther was broken hearted but with great strength she gradually championed widowhood , taking charge of their affairs and successfully managing their assets.Late in her 90’s , and after some serious health challenges , she was still clearly aware of how she wanted her investments managed, and kept a sharp eye on all of her business affairs.
Aunt Esther was a particularly warm and very generous person who drew people in with her kindness and honesty. Whether she welcomed her many nieces and nephews and friends to her home, or chatted on the phone with those who lived in distant places, she was always concerned about how they were doing, and would ask detailed questions about how their lives were going. She always knew what was going on, and genuinely cared about our family and others who became like family in her later years. This was a wonderful central characteristic of the person she was.
Much later on in her life when she was in need of caregivers to assist her in her daily life, she welcomed them to her home with the same kind and generous spirit making sure they were treated fairly, kindly, and with respect. Our family wishes to thank each of Aunt Esther’s caregivers for their kindness and dedication to her through these last challenging years.. Menchie,Jenny, Carmela, Imelda, Mariffe,Patty and Marenor , we will always be indebted to you because we know that you provided the daily emotional and physical supports that sustained Esther’s well being.
Esther is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; Cynthia Brick, Sharon Ganetsky, Sherrill Hershberg ( Dane },Choo Rosenbloom ; David Cohen , David Dreman ( Holly), Solly Dreman (Orly), Ben Zion Kerem; and by Ruth and Phil Rubin whom she also loved dearly.
A graveside funeral was held at the at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetary with Rabbi Yitzhok Charytan officiating . Pallbearers were: Ira Brick; Dane Hershberg; Chuck Weiner; Phil Halprin; Norman Wolk; Jack Wolk; Shawn Wolk; Geoffrey Wolk
If you wish donations may be made to the Esther Dreman Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba phone; 204-477-7520 or email; w.w.w.jewishfoundation.org
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ARIEL GLINTER
Ariel Glinter, beloved son, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and friend, died in Winnipeg on June 11, 2024. He was 36 years old. Ariel was born in Winnipeg, MB, where he attended the Talmud Torah I. L. Peretz Folk School, the Gray Academy of Jewish Education, and the University of Winnipeg Collegiate. He graduated from the University of Winnipeg with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and from the Faculty of Law at the University of Manitoba with a Juris Doctor degree. In law school he received numerous awards for academic excellence, including Dean’s Honour List in 2010 – 2011 and 2011 – 2012. After practicing law for three years at Aikins, MacAulay & Thorvaldson LLP, Ariel joined Maqabim Distributors as director of business development and regulatory compliance. In his role at Maqabim he earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues throughout the industry for his knowledge, passion, acumen, and good humour. Ariel was a generous, kind, passionate, and insightful person who had a profound impact on those who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Nancy and Harry; his siblings, Ruthie (Daniel), Ezra, Hannah (Koby), and Leah; and by many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be mourned and missed by his family and by the many friends and colleagues whose lives he touched.
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SHEILA ESTELLE LINDER May 27, 1934 – June 14, 2024
The family of Sheila Linder announces her passing after a long life well lived. Sheila was the beloved wife of Elvin (Al), cherished mother to Faith (Hart) Kaplan, Nadine Linder and Marshall Linder, adored Baba to Adam (Michaela) Kaplan, Yael Kaplan, Hadera Short, and Jeremy (CC) Short. She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings Rita Shapera Jacob and Gerald (Pauline) Silverman, 38 nieces and nephews, six cousins and many dear friends.
Sheila grew up in Winnipeg’s north end as the middle child of Dolly Rossen and Isadore Silverman, surrounded by three generations of the extended Silverman, Levitan and Rossen families, whose stories of mischief and daring, poverty and prosperity, sorrow and joy were shared with her children to reinforce the importance of family.
Al met Sheila at a dance when she was 17, confided to a friend that she was the girl he would marry, and began courting her. They were married on December 26, 1953. Sheila enjoyed her career as a Kelly Girl office temp and Al joined his father-in-law at Western Scrap Metals.
Sheila and Al created a wonderful life during their 72 years together. As a young married woman, she played Mahjong, bowled in a 10-pin league, and volunteered with women’s service groups including Hadassah WIZO and Pioneer Women. When she and Al were ready to start a family, they adopted three children into a home filled with love and Jewish values.
She learned to speak Yiddish growing up and took Hebrew lessons as an adult to help her children with their homework. Her volunteerism expanded to included school PTAs and the Manitoba Association for Children with Learning Disabilities. When a newly formed couples’ group was created in the ’70s, Sheila became involved in its programming and was co-chair for a period of time. Sheila and Al recently attended a Yachad program, still going strong after 50 years, where they were proudly among the oldest members.
Sheila and Al travelled to Israel, Europe, Mexico, Jamaica and enjoyed family trips to Detroit Lakes, Miami Beach, Disney Land, and Disney World. In their later years they wintered in Palm Springs and Florida.
Sheila loved people and their life stories. She was an avid reader, and encouraged her children’s reading by filling the family home with books, comics, and magazine subscriptions, including the complete World Book encyclopedia. Her standard response to any question: “Look it up”. She was always well informed and ready to discuss current affairs.
She enjoyed shopping, and every life-cycle event was celebrated with a card, a gift, and often, a new outfit. The Linder home was filled with beautiful furniture, paintings, fabrics, and collectibles. A consummate hostess, her parties were always tailored to the occasion with special foods and serving pieces reserved for that particular event. Her daily essentials included flowers and plants, classic films, autobiographies and novels, the newspaper and TV news, crossword puzzles, bread, sweets, and her iPad.
Sheila Linder was a generous soul whose love for family and friends was boundless. She and Al lived independently in their condo with devoted assistance provided by her dear friend Maria. The family is indebted to the medical professionals who provided care over the years.
Sheila attended summer camp when she was 15 and it changed her life. Donations in her memory may be made to the Sunshine Fund for Campers or a charity of your choice.
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LINDA COHEN (nee FRIDELL) August 2, 1946 – June 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda, a loving wife, mother, baba and sister, at the age of 77.
Linda will be missed greatly by her loving family: husband Syd of 56 years; daughters, Rhonda Cohen and Michelle (Geoff) Slotin; sister Joanie (Milton) Fridell and grandchildren, Jessica (Cody) Cohen and Morgan Slotin.
Linda was predeceased by her parents, Ann and Morris Fridell.
Linda was born in Winnipeg and spent most of her childhood and teen years on Matheson Avenue where, at the age of six, she met her beloved Syd. From then on, Linda and Syd were best friends and inseparable until Linda’s passing. Linda graduated from St. John’s High School and shortly after married Syd on July 9, 1967, at the Bnai Abraham Synagogue.
Linda had various jobs, but is best known for her time working at Eatons in the Garden City Mall. Linda was a loving and caring homemaker, wife, mother, baba and sister who cherished every moment spent with her family.
Linda lost her battle with lung cancer and passed peacefully at Riverview Health Centre.
Services were held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at the Rosh Pina Memorial Park Cemetery. Thank you to Cantor Tracy Kasner and the staff at the Etz Chayim Synagogue.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Etz Chayim Education Fund.
Her memory will live on
in our hearts forever.