Obituaries
ALLAN MELTZER
Allan Meltzer passed away peacefully on Monday January 8, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario after a long illness. Allan was born on November 25, 1947 to loving parents Arnie and Helen Meltzer (nee Shore) of Beausejour, Manitoba.
Allan was predeceased by his wonderful parents, Arnie and Helen Meltzer, loving aunts and uncles especially those he was closest to – Auntie Mickey Margulius and his Uncle David Meltzer. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah Tambeau, his brother Gary Meltzer, children (from his first marriage to Cynthia Posner), Jonathan Meltzer (Sean), Megan Meltzer, and his grandchildren, Gabby Meltzer, Jerrod Meltzer, and Benji Carroll. Allan will be missed by his cousins, Eileen Margulius Curtis, Allan (Corrine) Margulius, and Deborah’s extended family.
Allan grew in Beausejour, Manitoba where he was surrounded by a loving family. The family eventually left small town Manitoba for Winipeg for better opportunities. The Meltzers moved to Hartford Avenue in West Kildonan, where Allan attended West Kildonan Collegiate and went on to the University of Winnipeg.
After being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in his early 20s, Allan used this shocking diagnosis as motivation to raise money for the Diabetes Association of Canada. Allan also took up running to manage his new reality. He quickly became a marathon runner and was appointed ambassador for the Canadian Diabetes Association. He raised money by running marathons all across the country and the U.S. One of his proudest moments was finishing the Boston Marathon in the 1980s. Allan was an athlete at heart and was always training. In addition to running, he had a love of cycling, rowing and many other forms of exercise.
Allan spent his career working for the Federal Government in Parks Canada. Early years took him all over the country, including posts at Jasper, Lake Louise and Ottawa, before settling in Winnipeg to start a family. Allan’s career had him later returning to Ottawa, where he met the love of his life, Deborah. In Ottawa Allan lived his best life with Debora – an urban life with no car, living in a housing cooperative – where they lived for decades, being vegetarian, and fostering a love for Ireland and various forms of Irish music.
Post retirement, Allan had the chance to do all the things he always wanted to do: go back to school to study journalism and focus on his hobbies, such as acting and playing music. Allan could be seen in the market area in Ottawa playing his Irish whistle. Allan and Deborah shared a deep love for each other, a love for cycling, Irish music, and going for pints with friends.
We are so thankful for all the amazing care he received over the years, including from: City View Assisted Living, Laurier Manor, Montfort Hospital, and his final home, Elizabeth Bruyere Residence. Donations can be made in Allan’s honour to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Rady JCC.
Obituaries
BARBARA GOSZER April 15, 1930 – October 6, 2024
It is with profound sadness along with gratitude for her long and purposeful life that we announce the passing of Barbara Goszer. Left with cherished recollections are her children Sharon (Steven Tritt), Elliott (Jennifer Schulz), her grandchildren Sam (Justine), Joseph (Shaun), Nicholas, Sarah, Jack and Max, and her great-grandchildren Carson and Callie. She also leaves to mourn her passing nieces Hilda (Len), Debbie (Jack), Libby (Doug) and their families who loved their “Aunty” dearly. She was predeceased by “the love of her life”, Adam, to whom she was married for almost 60 years and by a daughter, Yonah.
Barbara was born in Lwow, Poland where she often said she had an idyllic childhood until 9 years of age, when the Second World War and the Holocaust started. She was the sole survivor of her family, having been hidden by a courageous woman whom she had honoured as The Righteous Among the Nations and whose descendants sought her out in 2013, forming a warm connection over the past decade.
Barbara was a petite but strong, opinionated, principled woman with an extraordinary sense of social justice, a remarkable work ethic, and the deepest of loyalty. She lived with intention. As a living witness to a time in history when inhumanity was at its height, she spent decades dedicated to educating school aged children and their teachers throughout Manitoba and other parts of Canada about the dangers of discrimination and intolerance of diversity. She advocated standing up for others and taking action despite fear. She also encouraged appreciation for freedom and having a roof over one’s head. Her legacy will inspire her family members as well as generations of children to make a difference in bettering the world we live in. She dreamed of a world free of hatred and of a bright future.
Thank you to Dr. Sheila Domke, her primary care physician, to the entire health care team on 4 North at Grace Hospital, and to her many caregivers in the past couple of years who treated her with the utmost of dignity and respect.
Funeral services were held graveside at Rosh Pina Memorial Park on October 8, 2024. Those wishing to honour her memory can do so by making a donation to the “Barbara and Adam Goszer Holocaust Education Centre Endowment Fund” at the Jewish Foundation of Manitoba.
Obituaries
BARBARA RUTH HOCHMAN June 7, 1952 – September 16, 2024
t is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara Hochman on Monday, September 16, 2024. Barbara was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the first child born to Clarice and Jack Rubin. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Danny, mother Clarice, sister Jackie (Akman), brother Ron (Rubin), brother-in-law Mickey Hochman (Dorine), nephew Jared Akman (Leanne), niece Jamie Berman (Skyler) and great-nieces and nephew, Lowan, Julie, Shea and Hannah. Barb was predeceased by her father Jack Rubin and brother-in-law Richard Akman. Barbara grew up in River Heights, attending Grant Park High School, then continued her studies at the University of Manitoba. On her first day of university she met Danny and they were married two years later. Barbara began working as a secretary at the law firm Aikins, MacAulay and Thorvaldson, and then advanced to become a corporate and commercial paralegal. She returned to law school while working at AM&T, and eventually became a partner at the firm. Barbara excelled at everything she put her mind to. She was beautiful, stylish and fiercely intelligent. Barb courageously fought her first battle with cancer over 30 years ago. Since then she enjoyed life to the fullest. Barb was a loving and devoted wife, an amazing sister and an extremely generous aunt and great-aunt. She and Danny moved from Winnipeg to Kelowna 15 years ago where they escaped Winnipeg winters and saw their golf games flourish. Barbara will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held to celebrate Barbara’s life on September 20, at the Shaarey Zedek Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jared Akman, Jamie Berman, Skyler Berman, Brent Knazan, David Rubin and Danny Rubin.
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AVISHY SHUMELEY
It is with profound sadness I announce the passing of my beloved husband Avi. A graveside service was held on Sept 29, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held
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