Obituaries
BARRY NEIL ERENBERG
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Barry Neil Erenberg on August 1st, 2023 at the age of 72, after a lengthy illness.
Barry will be greatly missed by his daughters Brenlee, and Carly (Alex Imhoff); granddaughter Isla; sisters Marlene and Shari; nieces Marni, Karen, Debbie, Hailey and Alanna; extended family and many lifelong friends. Barry was predeceased by his daughter, Marni; brother-in-law Harold; father Joseph, and mother Anne.
Born on March 12th, 1951, Barry grew up in the North End of Winnipeg, later migrating to Ash Street in River Heights at the age of 8. He graduated from Grant Park High School in 1969, and later from the University of Manitoba, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Sociology. Barry worked for the Department of Veterans Affairs for 32 years. In his capacity of Regional Client Services Project Manager, he worked diligently to help veterans obtain their benefits. In 2002, Barry was named a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in honour of this outstanding service.
Barry enjoyed watching and playing a variety of sports, including football, golf, hockey and curling. He loved being outdoors in the summer, in particular, vacationing at Clear Lake over the years. Most of all, Barry cherished his time with his family. He loved spending time with his daughters, and more recently, with his new granddaughter Isla. For her Zaida Barry, Isla was that source of joy and light that had been missing for many years. He called her his “best friend”, as evidenced by the special bond they shared.
Despite Barry’s many health challenges over the years, he was always resilient, courageous, positive, and had an incredible sense of humour. He had a beautiful smile, and a quick wit to go with it. To know Barry was to love him.
Barry’s family would like to thank the staff at Deer Lodge Centre, Lodge 5, for their care and compassion over the past 9 years.
A funeral service was held on August 4th, 2023 at the Shaarey Zedek cemetery, presided over by Rabbi Matthew Leibl. Pallbearers were Daniel Cormier, Ben Diamond, Reuven Erenberg, Jim Manishen, Gary Ross, Hayden Segall, Sheldon Sturrey, and Michael Walker.
Those who are wishing to honour Barry are encouraged to make a donation in his memory to a charity of their choice.
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ESTHER MINUK Dec. 27, 1932 – April 3, 2026
Esther Bat Hershel Ve Devorah
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Esther Minuk, beloved matriarch of our family. She was predeceased by her bashert, her beloved husband, Julius; her parents, Doris and Harry Golub; and her sister, Evelyn (Herbie).
Esther was a loving and proud mother, Baba, and Great-Baba to her children Yale, Rhonda (Tom), Perry (Abby), Jody, and Marla (Franklin); her grandchildren Jordan (Amy), Daniel (Allie), Allie (Jordan), Hannah, and Lily; and her great-grandchildren Julian, Aidan, and Eddie.
Known to many as `Queen Esther’, she led with kindness and integrity, always seeing the good in others. Her home was open and welcoming, filled with warmth, laughter, and love. She was sharp, compassionate, and deeply devoted to her family. We are heartbroken and forever grateful for the love and legacy she leaves behind. She will be eternally missed by her family.
Memorial donations may be made to B’nai Brith of Canada Foundation, 416-633-6224, https://bit.ly/4bRsabI or Sunnybrook Foundation, 416-480-4483, www.sunnybrook.ca/foundation
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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).