RIVA LEVI (nee SECTER) passed away peacefully at age 95 on Wednesday, September 26, 2018. A graveside ceremony was held on September 28 at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery.
Riva was predeceased by Howard, her husband of 56 years, her parents, Peter and Jennie Secter, and her siblings: Edith, Jack, Abraham and Arnold.
Riva will be remembered with love by her children: John (Carol Grosh), Ken, and Cliff (Carol Levi); by her grandchildren: Brian, Jennifer (Dan), Carolyn, Kim, Kevin (Sarah), and Jeremy; and by her great-grandson Teddy.
Pallbearers were Brian Burke and Riva’s grandchildren – Brian, Jennifer, Carolyn, Kim, Kevin and Jeremy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cancer Care Manitoba or a charity of your choice.
We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Sheldon Koven and the staff of Weinberg 1 at the Simkin Centre who cared for Riva with patience and compassion.
Riva will be loved and missed.